BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Gilliam Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, The Gilliam burying ground:
                  1937 Feb. 3
                  Research made by Elizabeth McCraw

Cemetery Location:  .75 mile west of New Store, Virginia on Route #636
                    Buckingham County



On the old Gilliam estate, known as “Travellers Rest” three-fourths of a mile 
west of New Store, is the family burying ground.  Here overshadowed by large 
trees, and the graves and surrounding ground overgrown with lovely periwinkle 
are three large upright “period” tomb stones of marble.  These are in as perfect 
condition as when placed here.  There are several broken stones and several 
unmarked graves.  Following are copies of the inscriptions on the head stones.


Sacred
To the Memory of
Sarah E. Gilliam
Born March 24, 1822
Died December 8, 1848
The Cage was broke, To let us fly,
To build our happy, Nest on high


Joham Gilliam
Died November 10, 1859
Aged 86 years
He died in the hope of a blissful immortality.
Erected as a tribute of filial affection by his children


Sacred
To the Memory of
Caroline S. Gilliam
Born June 9, 1817
Died May 8, 1853
Her soul has taken its flight,
To Mansions of Glory Above,
To mingle with the Angels of Light,
And dwell in the Kingdom of Love.
Erected as a Tribute of filial affection by her husband.
Chas. W. Gilliam

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