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A Virtual Cemetery created by Carol Hoch

Born during Slavery

In 1860 the population of Houston County was 8058, which included 2819 Slaves. Many were born into slavery in other states and came to Texas after the War and died in Houston County. Many we will never know where they were born or who their parents were. May they always be remembered. The enslavement of African Americans was the curse of early American life, and Texas was no exception. By 1860, the census found 182,566 slaves, over 30% of the total population of the State. Most slaves came to Texas with their owners, and the vast majority lived on large cotton plantations in East Texas. By the time of the Civil War, slaveholders controlled most of the wealth in Texas and dominated politics at all levels.In spite of their oppression, the slaves did not behave like a defeated people. Instead, they tried to make the best of their lives and to carve out what independence they could. Most Slaves were allowed to be on their own in the evenings and during time off on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. They took full advantage of their time, to enjoy their families and try to keep them together; to build a remarkable religious community; and to create a rich and influential cultural heritage, especially in the area of music.When the Civil War came, Texas was not invaded, and the slaves continuted to live and work as they had before. They realized that a Union victory would mean their liberation, and they listened for news as best they could and passed the word of any developments. It was not until June 19, 1865, that Union forces occuppied Texas and officially freed the slaves.

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Hagar Bozeman* Abbs* Flowers have been left.

1852 – unknown

Houston County, Texas, USA

Alex Flowers have been left.

1839 – Jun 1859

Burial Details Unknown

Anderson Alexander Flowers have been left.

1850 – 1928

Tennessee Colony, Anderson County, Texas, USA

Rebecca Thomas* Alexander* Flowers have been left.

1854 – 1930

Tennessee Colony, Anderson County, Texas, USA

Alice Flowers have been left.

Jan 1859 – Oct 1859

Burial Details Unknown

Baby Allen Flowers have been left.

Aug 1859 – Aug 1859

Burial Details Unknown

Clayborne P “Clabe” Allen Flowers have been left.

1858 – unknown

Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA

Dock Allen Flowers have been left.

1832 – 9 Oct 1922

Brenham, Washington County, Texas, USA

Mattie Collier* Allen* Flowers have been left.

1858 – unknown

Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA

Sallie Walker* Allen* Flowers have been left.

17 Apr 1860 – 12 Apr 1936

Berea, Houston County, Texas, USA

Phoebe Anders Flowers have been left.

1843 – 24 Sep 1908

Oakwood, Leon County, Texas, USA

Ellen Anderson Flowers have been left.

1840 – 1930

Augusta, Houston County, Texas, USA

George Anderson Sr. Flowers have been left.

May 1843 – unknown

Lovelady, Houston County, Texas, USA

Jacob Anderson Flowers have been left.

1830 – unknown

Augusta, Houston County, Texas, USA

Sam Anderson Flowers have been left.

1857 – 11 May 1930

Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA

Angeline Flowers have been left.

1837 – Feb 1859

Burial Details Unknown

Anna Flowers have been left.

1804 – Jun 1859

Burial Details Unknown

Angeline Ard Flowers have been left.

Jan 1834 – unknown

Ash, Houston County, Texas, USA

Fredrick “Fed” Ard Flowers have been left.

1858 – unknown

Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA

Harriet Ard Flowers have been left.

1844 – unknown

Crockett, Houston County, Texas, USA

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