Robert B. Longbotham
(Dec. 29, 1797 - Aug. 6, 1883) Born in Sunderland, England. Came to America as carpenter's apprentice on a ship. Married Lucy Haggard, 1820, in Alabama. Came to Texas, 1832. Obtained land grant from Mexico, 1835. In 1836 fought in Texas Revolution and in 1839 in Indian wars. In 1848 located here. Township was named for him until post office was renamed Wortham in 1874. Descendants prominent in texas. Longbotham Lodge No. 428, A.F. & A.M. named in his honor.
31.7807° N, 96.4732° W
Where to Find It
Longbotham Cemetery, just west of sh 14 at south city limits
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Mrs. Lucy Haggard Longbotham Wortham
- 0.7 mi NE Wortham Schools Wortham
- 0.7 mi NE The Wortham Oil Boom Wortham
- 0.7 mi NE City of Wortham Wortham
- 0.7 mi NE The Rev. G. W. Bounds Wortham
- 0.7 mi NE United Methodist Church of Wortham Wortham