Laid to rest here are Benjamin Garlington (c. 1793-1870), his wife, Caroline Cynthia (Vick) Garlington (c. 1806)-1877), an unidentified laborer who worked for them, and three others whose identities are unknown. This site is part of 320 acres that Benjamin received in 1857 as a bounty for his service during the War of 1812, in which he was listed as a Private and musician in the Mississippi Militia. He later served this area and adjacent parishes in Louisiana as a Primitive Baptist Minister. Concerned descendants have rallied to preserve and honor the memory of this pioneer family of Newton County. Historic Texas Cemetery-2001