Hezekiah Faris
A soldier who participated in Texans' victory at San Jacinto. Born in Virginia, brought up in Tennessee, Faris came to Texas to fight for colony's freedom, 1835. Locating bounty land for army service and his headright in this vicinity, he became a local leader and named Faris Chapel for his home church in Tennessee. He married Mrs. Matilda Stevens Roberts; children were Susan (Mrs. James Gillespie) and James Morgan. Family name later became Farris.
30.5953° N, 95.7290° W
Where to Find It
From the intersection of SH 30 and IH 45 (Huntsville), take SH 30 W approx. 3 mi. to FM 1791; then SW on FM 1791 approx. 11.3 mi. to Faris Cemetery (marker located in central area of cemetery).
Nearby Markers
- 0.7 mi N Farris Chapel Methodist Church Huntsville
- 1.9 mi N Ebenezer Baptist Church
- 4.4 mi W Bay's Chapel Cemetery Richards
- 4.4 mi S Pool's Cemetery Montgomery
- 5 mi W Bay's Chapel Methodist Church Richards
- 6.2 mi E Union Hill Church Huntsville