1871 Original Index of Glenwood Cemetery
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This handwritten index serves as a reference for administrative purposes at Glenwood Cemetery. Compiled in the late 19th century, the document organizes the names of lot owners and interments in both alphabetical and numerical order. Each entry includes details such as section and lot numbers, names of the owners, and notes regarding transfers or family plots. The ledger illustrates the record-keeping practices within Glenwood's administrative framework, featuring handwritten columns and annotations that suggest frequent use by staff or superintendents to locate gravesites before the establishment of formal ledgers and plat maps. The Index to Glenwood reflects the operational needs of a cemetery in post-Reconstruction Houston. By the 1880s, Glenwood experienced significant growth, making it necessary to maintain accurate burial records for managing lot ownership and family interments. This volume likely originated around the same time as the Board of Directors Minutes Book (1886–1976) and the Bylaws established in 1888, both pivotal components of the foundational documents produced by the Houston Cemetery Company.
This index is one of the oldest records found in the Glenwood Cemetery archives and provides information regarding the cemetery's administrative and spatial development.
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Collection #1 Pamphlets, Mail-outs, Brochures, Booklets, etc.
CI: SI: SSI: Glenwood Booklets
CI: SI: Booklets
title indexes
administrative records
burials
Documents
Index
Glenwood Cemetery
Lot Owners
Burial Records
Administrative
Ledger
Plat
Maps
Glenwood Cemetery
circa 1871 - circa 1888
0.67 Linear Feet
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1871 Original Index of Glenwood Cemetery
This handwritten index serves as a reference for administrative purposes at Glenwood Cemetery. Compiled in the late 19th century, the document organizes the names of lot owners and interments in both alphabetical and numerical order. Each entry includes details such as section and lot numbers, names of the owners, and notes regarding transfers or family plots. The ledger illustrates the record-keeping practices within Glenwood's administrative framework, featuring handwritten columns and annotations that suggest frequent use by staff or superintendents to locate gravesites before the establishment of formal ledgers and plat maps. The Index to Glenwood reflects the operational needs of a cemetery in post-Reconstruction Houston. By the 1880s, Glenwood experienced significant growth, making it necessary to maintain accurate burial records for managing lot ownership and family interments. This volume likely originated around the same time as the Board of Directors Minutes Book (1886–1976) and the Bylaws established in 1888, both pivotal components of the foundational documents produced by the Houston Cemetery Company.
Glenwood Cemetery
1871 - 1888
Folder
Documents
Index
Glenwood Cemetery
Lot Owners
Burial Records
Administrative
Ledger
Plat
Map
Book
14 in
8 in
Vault
Permanent
Exhibition
Dilapitated
Tear
Missing Areas / Holes
Fading
Discoloration
Bleeding
Creasing
Stains
Warping
Oct 3, 2025
The item is in a deteriorated condition, featuring fragile paper, noticeable tears, and fading ink.
Paper
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.
The use of or access to certain materials may be restricted for legal reasons or due to donor stipulations. Written permission to publish or display reproductions of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. archive materials must be secured from the Foundation prior to use of the material. The following credit must be printed under each reproduction: “Reprinted with the permission of Glenwood Cemetery, Inc. & Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation”. Clearance of any copyrighted material is the responsibility of the person wishing to publish or display said material.