About the Association

The operation of the Morton Cemetery has been handled by many different individuals throughout the years. At the time of the first burial the property was privately owned by William Morton. After his death, the property changed hands numerous times before it actually became a cemetery called DeChaumes Cemetery. In 1855 Michael DeChaumes appointed his attorney, Gustave Cook, to make title to lots in the cemetery.

From 1897 to 1943, the Morton Masonic Lodge owned and operated the property known as the Richmond Masonic Cemetery. In 1943, the Lodge formed a committee to deed the cemetery to the Richmond Cemetery Association and on January 20, 1944 the association was incorporated as the Morton Cemetery Association. Matters of the Association were handled at the offices of The George Foundation before moving to the Wessendorff Insurance Building.

Today, the Morton Cemetery is still operated by the Morton Cemetery Association whose office is located in the Wessendorff Building at 611 Morton Street in Richmond, Texas. The Association can be reached by phone at 281-342-2857, fax 281-342-1116, info@mortoncemetery.com or mail 611 Morton Street, Richmond, Texas 77469.
 

2011-2012 Board of Directors

Mark Herfort, President
Joe D. Robinson, Vice President
Brad Ferguson, Vice President
Jack Moore, Secretary
Sue Mitchell, Treasurer
Jim Harrison, Director
Juanita R. Byrne, Director
Lou Payton, Director
Matt Driggers, Director
Pat McDonald, Director
Ruth Werner, Director
Stephen Doggett, Director
Virginia Scarborough, Director
Becky Gallimore, Advisory Director
Bob Crosser, Advisory Director
Cathy Pitts, Advisory Director
Michael Joseph, Advisory Director
Julie D. Gaston, Assistant Secretary/Assistant Treasurer
 

Donations and bequeaths are tax deductible and always appreciated. Please make checks payable to the Morton Cemetery Association, 611 Morton Street, Richmond, Texas 77469. For more information please call 281-342-2857. The Morton Cemetery Association is classified as a 501(c) (13) non-profit organization.