FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Colchester Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Colchester cemetery:
                  1938 Apr. 11
                  Research made by Susan R. Morton

Cemetery Location:  It is located in what is now Fairfax County, perhaps not 
                    half a mile from the site of Colchester, Virginia, and is 
                    said to be the site of Colchester Cemetery.
                    Fairfax County


DATE:

1766.

OWNERS:

It is on the property now owned by the estate of a man named Shick. (1938)
In the early 80’s it was owned by Potter Trice.

DESCRIPTION:

Until a few years ago numerous stones were here, but they have been removed.  It 
was at one time known as the “Indian Graveyard”.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following inscription is taken from a single stone that is at the present 
time resting against a tree.


Here lyes the body of
Katherine Popkins
Departed this life
December 1766
Age 56 years




SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Tombstone Inscriptions

Visit by worker.

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