By Staff Report
Grimes County Greys Camp No. 924

NAVASOTA, Texas — Members of the Grimes County Greys Camp No. 924 carried out a significant restoration and clean-up effort on February 28, 2026, at the historic Camp Family Cemetery just outside of Navasota.

The cemetery is the final resting place of Ira Camp, his wife Eliza Collins, and their children. It also holds notable historical significance as the burial site of Miriam Beck Forrest Luxton, the mother of General Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Historical records indicate that in 1863, General Forrest relocated his mother to the Camp Inn for safety during the war. In 1924, the United Daughters of the Confederacy placed a gray stone marker at her grave, recognizing her place in history.

The recent restoration effort was organized by Camp Chaplain Faber McMullen and Commander Jody Ballard. Volunteers worked to clear and prepare the grounds as part of an ongoing initiative to preserve the site.

The cleanup marks an important step toward the future placement of an official Texas State Historical Marker at the cemetery.

Compatriots assisting in the effort included Jim Westmoreland, Brett Mize, Terry Grimm, Don Midkiff, Rob Rashaw, Tim Sandlin, Johnathan Grimm, Buddy Gurganus, Bill Boyd, Wayne Strickler, Darryl English, and special volunteer Mrs. Tina Summers.

Organizers described the project as a meaningful contribution to preserving local history and ensuring the cemetery’s legacy for future generations.