This burial ground began as a family plot for the James Monroe and Martha Adeline (Rees) Starkey family. The first burial was for their son, Jones Starkey (d. 1868). J.M. Starkey, who came here in 1854, was Kerr County’s first assessor and collector, and later, chief justice; he was vital in Kerr County’s organization. The Gibbens, Lowrance and Rees families are the only others represented. Although few in number, the interred individuals’ contributions were invaluable; they served as civic leaders, mill builders and operators, ranchers, government officials, Texas Rangers, and Civil War veterans. Today, Starkey Cemetery remains a record of noted pioneers who made vital contributions to Kerr County. Historic Texas Cemetery - 2008