AMHERST COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Viar Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Cemetery of William Viar:
                  1936 Nov. 2
                  Research made by W. C. Crews

Cemetery Location:  1.5 miles east, at the intersection of Route #130 and #522, 
                    on the left side of the road, on #522. (Wright Shop Road)
                    Amherst County




DESCRIPTION:

Brick pillars facing road, wire fence all around, iron gate, cement arch upon 
which is inscribed a masonic emblem and the name “William Viar”.

The lot is about 60 feet square, and well kept.  There are other graves but no 
markers.

William Viar is now (1936) 86 years old.  This lot was set aside by him for a 
cemetery.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:


William Viar
Jan. 20, 1853


Sarah R. Carter
wife of William Viar
1857 – 1927
We loved thee well, but Jesus loved thee more


John James Viar
Born Sept. 15, 1857
Died Sept. 22, 1936
His wife
Annie E. Tyree
Born August 12, 1855
Died April 26, 1925


George W. Phelps
Born Mar. 30, 1857
Died July 5, 1910
Gone but not forgotten


SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informants:

Mr. R.W. Viar, Madison Heights, Virginia


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