On February 10, 1925, Friedrich Bogs and his wife, Elvina sold four acres of land to Church Trustees Walter Page of Salem Methodist Church and Oliver Thompson of Pilgrim Hill Baptist Church in Hufsmith, Texas. Prior to this date, numerous burials had already been conducted on this land (including 4 of the Bogs Family siblings). The land was designated for the "sole purpose of a cemetery" and deeds refer to its name as "Methodist and Baptist Church Cemetery". Over the years, this burial ground has also been known as "Hufsmith Cemetery", "Salem-Pilgrim Hill Cemetery", "Bogs Hufsmith Community Cemetery", and presently as "Bogs-Hufsmith Cemetery". On June 22, 1963, under the direction of Rev. Bennie Smith, the Salem-Pilgrim Hill Cemetery Association was formed to address the much-needed maintenance of the cemetery. Personal dues, other financial contributions, and Annual Cemetery Fund Rallies have sustained the maintenance of the Bogs-Hufsmith Cemetery throughout the years, including addressing burial plot charges. On July 26, 2014, the name of the cemetery and association was changed to "Bogs-Hufsmith Cemetery" and "Bogs-Hufsmith Cemetery Association", respectively. The Bogs-Hufsmith Cemetery has been active for 114 years and is the final resting place for many residents in Harris County's Hufsmith-Tomball area. To date, there are approximately 288 marked graves, numerous unmarked or illegible graves, and approximately 15 military graves. Earl Gilliam, the legendary blues musician, is also interred there. The Bogs-Hufsmith Cemetery is set for longevity, ensuring that many generations of families can be accommodated here with legacy and pride.
