San Patricio Co., TX - Old Cemetery on the Hill, San Patricio, San Patricio County, Texas ******************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Charlie Ward USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ******************************************************* Old Cemetery on the Hill San Patricio, San Patricio County, Texas Transcribed February 5, 2007, by Charlie Ward (cward@stx.rr.com) from existing headstones. A great many headstones are missing. This cemetery has been in use since 1836, with the most recent burial occurring in 1981. It is no longer in use. My notes from census data have also been added. My transcription, along with photos, is located at http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=17890278&CRid=2131314& S/S = Shared Headstone TEXAS MEMORIAL PLAQUE: In memory of Captain Thomas K. Pearson, Lieutenant Henry Cooney, Dr. William M.W. Hoit, Dr. Gustav Bunsen, Joseph Carpenter, Benjamin Dale, William Williams and two or three other Texan volunteers killed in action at and near San Patricio, February 27, 1836, who were buried here next day by Rev. Father Thomas J. Malloy and of Sergeant John McGloin, Mathew Byrne, John Fadden, Edward Garner, Dennis McGowan, Patrick Niven, Edward Ryan, sons of San Patricio who perished at Goliad March 27, 1836, and of Sergeant George Pittock and Andrew M. O’Boyle, who were spared at Goliad through the intervention of Colonel Francisco Garay. – Erected by the State of Texas 1936 LAST NAME FIRST NAME DATE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH INSCRIPTION/NOTES BORDEN Arthur Jun 21, 1886 May 14, 1896 Son of S.G. & M.S. (Sydney & Mary) Borden BORDEN Infant Daughter None 1877 Infant daughter of S.G. & M.S. (Sydney & Mary) Borden, San Patricio, Tex BORDEN Infant Son None 1892 Infant son of S.G. & M.S. (Sydney & Mary) Borden, San Patricio, Texas BROWN General Jackson 1820 1906 In 1870, he & his family were living in Refugio Co, TX, and he was working as a blacksmith, listed as G.J. In 1880 San Patricio, he was a hotel keeper, listed as Jackson; 1900, he is farming, born Dec 1820, AL, age 79, S/S Rubanna C. Brown BROWN Infant None None Headstone damaged. Infant of G.H. (General) & R.C. (Rubanna C.) Brown BROWN Rubanna C. 1846 1921 S/S General Jackson Brown, 1900 census born Nov 1846, age 53, married 34 years, 8 children, 6 living, born TX. 2 grandchildren, Willie & Lula O’Docharty CORRIGAN John Mar 5, 1815 Oct 7, 1881 Aged 51 years, 8 mos, 2 ds COWARD Jesse E. Oct 4, 1880 Apr 11, 1981 S/S Lilly Q. Coward; Most recent burial in cemetery. COWARD Lilly Q. Dec 31, 1886 Aug 18, 1922 S/S Jesse E. Coward DOUGHERTY Lida Nov 12, 1873 Oct 8, 1949 Born Corpus Christi, Tex, Died Corpus Christi, Tex, How weary of the world am I when I contemplate heaven; Daughter of Robert Dougherty and Rachel Sullivan Dougherty, 1880 census lists her as Elisabeth, 1900 census as Lyda (sic) born Nov 1873, age 26, single DOUGHERTY Mary Sep 17, 1875 Jul 12, 1958 1880 and 1900 census, San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, daughter of Robert Dougherty and Rachel Sullivan Dougherty. DOUGHERTY Rachel A. Sullivan Oct 2, 1842 Feb 4, 1929 Born Pleasant Run, Hunterdon Co, NJ, Died San Patricio, Tex; Many daughters have gathered together riches, thou has surpassed them all; Daughter of John and Eliza Sullivan; S/S Robert Francis Dougherty DOUGHERTY Robert Francis Nov 12, 1827 Aug 20, 1881 Born Derrylahan Parish of Kilcar Donegal Co, Ireland, Died Corpus Christi, Tex, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit; S/S Rachel A. Sullivan; The Dougherty family was living in the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co, TX, in 1870. Pg 37 lists Robert as a professor of learning, born Ireland. They were living next door to Rachel’s mother, Eliza Sullivan. In 1880, he is a school teacher in San Patricio. From Mar 30, 1876-Sep 21, 1876, he served as postmaster for San Patricio FORD Alice Bell McGloin Dec 1, 1883 May 26, 1970 Daughter of Edward F. & Rebecca H. McGloin, 1910 JP#1, San Patricio Co, TX census, sht 3a GROVER Catherine Josephine Jan 6, 1839 Oct 22, 1910 Grover Family Plot; Wife of James M. Grover GROVER James M. May 21, 1821 Dec 4, 1889 Grover Family Plot; Born Sacketts Harbor, NY; 1880 census Echo, Live Oak Co, TX, pg 23, listed with family. He is a farmer GROVER Maurice O. Nov 22, 1865 Jan 24, 1891 Grover Family Plot, son of James M. & Catherine J. Grover HANDLY Irma McGloin Mar 6, 1887 Dec 6, 1977 Wife of Otis D. Handley, 1930 census, Sinton, San Patricio Co, TX, 1910 census, daughter of Edward F. & Rebecca H. McGloin, 1910, JP#1, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 3a HANDLY Otis D. Oct 5, 1890 Jul 31, 1966 Texas PVT US Army, World War I; husband of Irma McGloin, 1930 census, Sinton, San Patricio Co, TX HART Bridget 1800 Dec 12, 186(?) Our mother and daughter, Rest mother: rest in quiet sleep, while friends in sorrow o'er thee weep. 1860 census, she is 61 years old, born Ireland. S/S Mary A. Hart HART John None Apr 21, 1857 Born in the state of New York, died in San Patricio, April 21, 1857, aged 29 years; 1850 census-son of Bridget Hart, age 23, farmer, born NY HART Mary A. 1833 Apr 1864(?) Our mother and daughter, The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when they sleep in dust. S/S Bridget Hart. 1850 census, Maryann Hart, age 16, born TX, daughter of Bridget Hart, sister of Patrick, John, Luke, and Bridget Hart; 1860 census, age 26, in household of Patrick Hart with John, age 4, and Luke age 2, possibly children of Patrick. HENRICHSON James Hunter Jan 21, 1876 May 11, 1925 Buried next to Martha Ann Henrichson HENRICHSON John G. Abt Apr 23, 1807 Bet 1860-1870 “Born in Denmark April 23;” 1860 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX census pg 378: John Henrickson (sic) age 53, farmer, born Denmark, appears to be widower with children Catherine, age 24, George, age 22, and Rose, age 20, all born in LA HENRICHSON Martha Ann Nov 27, 1881 Mar 9, 1965 Buried next to James Hunter Henrichson HILL Jessie A. 1885 1968 MAHONEY Agnes Jan 7, 1895 Apr 3, 1949 Daughter of James & Margaret Mahoney, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7b, listed as Aggie, born Jan 1897, 3 yrs old MAHONEY James Jul 31, 1847 Mar 3, 1914 S/S Margaret Mahoney; 1850 census, San Patricio Co, TX, pg 743, son of Peter & Rose Mahoney, born TX MAHONEY Margaret Aug 15, 1859 Nov 17, 1946 S/S James Mahoney MAHONEY Mark K. Apr 12, 1888 Apr 30, 1942 Son of James & Margaret Mahoney, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7b MAHONEY Peter Jul 27, 1885 Jul 21, 1899 MAHONEY Rose A. Feb 5, 1881 Mar 24, 1951 Daughter of James & Margaret Mahoney, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7b MAHONEY Sidney Aug 24, 1905 Jun 30, 1907 MAHONY Geo. W. May 30, 1883 Oct 30, 1909 Born San Patricio, Tex, Died Oakville, Texas; George W. Mahoney, son of James & Margaret Mahoney, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7b MAHONY John F. Apr 5, 1895 May 20, 1895 Son of Jas & Maggie Mahony "Our little boy sleeps sweetly here" MAHONY Mark Kellelelea Feb 27, 1851 Oct 10, 1918 Born Victoria, Tex, Died in San Patricio, Tex; Son of Peter & Rose Mahoney, 1860 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX census, pg 88 MAHONY Michael Jul 16, 1845 Nov 15, 1909 Born Victoria, Tex, Died San Patricio, Tex, age 64 yrs, 3 mos & 29 days; Son of Peter & Rose Mahoney, 1850 San Patricio Co, TX census, pg 743 MAHONY Rose, Mrs. None Jul 29, 1886 Died in San Patricio, Tex, Age 74 yrs; 1850 San Patricio Co, Tx census, pg 742 & 743, born about 1814, wife of Peter Mahoney MAHONY Thomas Oct 12, 1839 Sep 5, 1913 Brother, Born Victoria, Tex, Died in San Patricio, Tex; Son of Peter & Rose Mahoney, 1850 San Patricio Co, TX census, pg 742 McFALL A.B. None Dec 30, 1853 Born in Scotland, S/S M. McFall; 1850 census, Brazoria Co, TX, pg 28, lists Alexander McFail (sic) age 23, cook, born Scotland McFALL M. 1824 Oct 26, 1876 Born in Ireland, S/S A.B. McFall McGLOIN Alexander None Sep 24, 1885 McGloin Family Plot; aged 63 yrs. Brother of Patrick McGloin, 1880 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, pg 12, Country District Clerk McGLOIN Edward F. 1844 1895 Father, Husband of Edward F. McGloin, 1880 census Echo, Live Oak Co, TX, pg 23, farmer McGLOIN Edward W. 1877 1937 Son of Edward F. & Rebecca H. McGloin, 1880 census Echo, Live Oak Co, TX, pg 23, age 3 McGLOIN Elizabeth F. 1879 1963 Daughter of Edward F. & Rebecca H. McGloin, 1880 census Echo, Live Oak Co, TX, pg 23, age 1 McGLOIN F.D. (Frank) Apr 11, 1878 May 22, 1916 McGloin Family Plot; Woodmen of the World Memorial, age 38 yrs; Son of Patrick and Mary McGloin, 1880 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, Tx census, pg 12 McGLOIN Frances H. 1891 1893 McGLOIN Gilbert J. Feb 25, 1871 Mar 22, 1889 McGloin Family Plot; Son of Patrick & Mary A. McGloin, 1880 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, pg 12 McGLOIN James Abt 1799 Jun 19, 1856 "Empressario James McGloin, Born about 1799 in Castlegal County, Sligo, Ireland, Died June 19, 1856 at his home on Round Lake. McGloin and John McMullen secured a grant from the Mexican government to bring colonists to Texas and founded the colony of San Patricio de Hibernia and the city of San Patricio in 1830, the first Irish colony in Texas. Faithful friend and leader. May his soul rest in eternal peace." His actual burial location in the cemetery is unknown, but this memorial was placed to commemorate his life, which is well documented. He also served as postmaster of San Patricio from Aug 5, 1850-Nov 8, 1854 McGLOIN James Alexander Jul 6, 1873 June 9, 1916 McGloin Family Plot; Son of Patrick and Mary A. McGloin, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7 McGLOIN James S. 1876 1958 Son of Edward F. & Rebecca H. McGloin, 1880 census Echo, Live Oak Co, TX, pg 23, age 4 McGLOIN Mary A. Jun 16, 1846 Jun 5, 1906 McGloin Family Plot; Wife of Patrick McGloin, 1900 census born given date June 1849, married 31 yrs, 10 children, 7 living McGLOIN Mary Isabel Nov 9, 1879 Dec 31, 1912 McGloin Family Plot; This may be daughter of Patrick and Mary McGloin, 1900 census, San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, listed as Mabel, born Nov 1879, TX & Mabel I, on 1910 JP#1 San Patricio Co, TX, sht 3a, although age in 1910 is given as 27, she would have been 31 McGLOIN Pat G. (Patrick G.) 1832 Mar 17, 1919 McGloin Family Plot; born in Ireland, husband of Mary A. McGloin; occupation 1880, stock raiser McGLOIN Philip H. Apr 16, 1881 Apr 8, 1906 McGloin Family Plot; Son of Patrick & Mary A. McGloin, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7 McGLOIN Rebecca H. 1852 1936 Mother; Wife of Edward F. McGloin, 1910-JP#1, San Patricio Co, age 57, widow, 9 children, 7 living; 1920 & 1930 census Sinton, San Patricio Co, TX, 1920-age 67, widow; 1930-age 77, widow, listed as R.H. McGloin, born MS McGLOIN W. J. (William J.) Mar 16, 1885 Aug 12, 1912 McGloin Family Plot; Son of Patrick & Mary A. McGloin, 1900 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, sht 7 McNEILL Herbert E. 1901 1910 McNEILL Mary R. 1881 1901 O’DOCHARTY Joseph Daniel None 1868 Age 37; 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial; 1850 census-son of William and Susanna O'Docharty, Sr. O’DOCHARTY Mary (Mrs.) Nov 2, 1834 Jun 4, 1860 Born in New Orleans. This may have been a wife of Patrick O'Docharty. He is listed in the 1860 census with children Susan (listed as Ellen in 1870), age 3, Chainer (Cheiha), age 2, and Ann, 3 months, but no wife is listed. He may have married a second time, because in the 1870 census, other children are listed: William age 8, John age 6, Pat age 4, and Gilbert age 4, and again no wife is listed. He is living with his mother, Susanna and brother Lulus (Lulis) who also became a lawyer. "In grateful rememberance of our beloved ones;" 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial O’DOCHARTY Mary E. Jul 10, 1892 Broken Stone O’DOCHARTY Patrick None Nov 17, 1890 Aged 64; 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial, 1850 census, son of William and Susanna O'Docharty, Sr. He was a lawyer. See notes Mrs. Mary O’Docharty. In the 1880 San Patricio census, his wife’s name is Mary, listed with children Ellen, Cheiha, William, John, Patrick, and Gilbert O’DOCHARTY Susanna None 1877 Aged 73; 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial, 1850 census-wife of William O'Docharty, Sr. O’DOCHARTY Susanna None 1868 Age 29; 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial; 1850 census, daughter of William & Susanna O'Docharty, Sr O’DOCHARTY William, Jr. None 1863 Age 34, 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial, 1850 census-son of William & Susanna, O'Docharty, Sr O’DOCHARTY William, Sr. None 1861 Aged 78, 4-sided O'Docharty family memorial, 1850 census, husband of Susanna O'Docharty; William O’Docharty served as postmaster for San Patricio Nov 8, 1854-Nov 18, 1856, but not sure if it was Jr. or Sr. O’NEILL J. Abt 1826 Jul 25, 1854 “Native of Ireland;” 1850 census, pg 357, James O'Neal (sic) age 24, farmer, born Ireland, Margaret, age 20, born TX, William, age 3 months, born TX; 1860 San Patricio, San Patricio Co, pg 376, Margaret O'Neal (sic) age 28, stockraiser, William, age 10 & George, age 7 ROSS John None 1857 A native of Ireland who migrated to Texas in the year 1837. Died on the … 1857; stone is badly broken up. Served as postmaster for San Patricio May 17, 1848-Aug 5, 1850 SULLIVAN Chrysostom 1805 1860 Born Killarney, Kerry Co, Ireland, Died San Patricio, Tex, May his soul rest in peace; 1860 census San Patricio, San Patricio, Co, TX, pg 87, listed as Christostum, Eliza Sullivan with children in his household. He may be Eliza Schampe Sullivan’s 2nd husband, because her youngest daughter, Phoeny, is 10 years old in 1870. SULLIVAN Eliza A. Schampe Jan 27, 1818 June 15, 1889 Mother, Born Pleasant Run, Hunterdon Co, N.J., Died Beeville, Tex; "Who shall find a patient woman far and from the utter most coasts is the price of her;" Family in 1850 census, Independence, Warren Co, NJ, pg 526; in 1860, she and her children are living with Chrysostom Sullivan in San Patricio; in 1880, she is a boarding house keeper in San Patricio, age 63. S/S John Sullivan. From July 4, 1862-Nov 30, 1864 (CSA) Mrs. E.A. Sullivan served as postmaster for San Patricio. SULLIVAN Infant Daughter None 1882 Infant daughter of J.E. & T.H. (Joseph & Theresa) Sullivan, San Patricio, Tex SULLIVAN Infant Daughter None 1888 Infant daughter of J.E. & T.H. (Joseph & Theresa) Sullivan, San Patricio, Tex SULLIVAN Infant Son None 1874 Infant son of J.E. & T.H. (Joseph & Theresa) Sullivan, San Patricio, Tex; Jos. Sullivan served as postmaster for San Patricio Jun 7, 1866-Jul 3, 1866 SULLIVAN J. Robert May 17, 1848 Apr 7, 1861 Born Quakertown, NJ, died San Patricio, Tex; son of John and Eliza Sullivan listed as James R. in 1850 census, Independence, Warren Co, NJ SULLIVAN John Apr 4, 1814 Dec 4, 1858 Father, Born Kilarney, Kerry Co, Ireland, Died San Patricio, Tex, “And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity; ” Family in 1850 census, Independence, Warren Co, NJ, pg 526, S/S Eliza A. Sullivan SULLIVAN John Webb Sep 1, 1856 Apr 9, 1912 Born San Patricio, Tex, Died San Patricio, Tex; Son of John & Eliza Sullivan, listed in 1870 City of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co, TX, as Webb J., age 13 SULLIVAN Josephine Feb 29, 1852 Jan 23,1940 Born Flemington, NJ, Died San Patricio, Tex, How weary of the world am I when I contemplate heaven; S/S Lida Dougherty; 1870 census, City of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co, TX, pg 37, daughter of John & Eliza Sullivan, sister of Rachel Sullivan, Robert Dougherty’s wife UNKNOWN Fenced grave, looks like a child’s grave UNKNOWN Broken headstone next to Lida Doughtery & Josephine Sullivan and Robert Sullivan WOOD Catherine None Nov 1, 1886 Infant daughter of J.C. (John Clark) & Emelia S. Wood, R.I.P. WOOD Emelia Aug 25, 1854 Jan 28, 1891 Possibly daughter of John & Eliza Sullivan, listed in 1860, San Patricio, San Patricio Co, TX, pg 87, as Millie, age 6. WOOD Ida Jul 27, 1882 Jun 21, 1906 WOOD Robert Sullivan Dec 10, 1889 Jan 14, 1890 Infant son of J.C. (John Clark) WRIGHT Ellen Susanna Feb 18, 1857 Jan 6, 1891 Here lies one who in this life, was a kind mother, a true wife. She was by many virtues blest, and piety among the best. (This may be the daughter of Patrick O'Docharty. He had a daughter born about 1857. In the 1860 census, she is listed as Susan & in 1870 as Ellen)