HIGHLAND COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Samples Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Samples graveyard:
                  1936 Nov. 19
                  Research made by Howard Hiner

Cemetery Location:  3 miles east of Monterey, Virginia on Straight Creek near 
                    the residence of T.H. Samples.
                    Highland County, Virginia


DATE:

1828

OWNERS:

John Samples and his descendants,
T.H. Samples, present owner. (1936)

DESCRIPTION:

This small private graveyard is in fair condition.  It is enclosed and is kept 
free of brush.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

John Samples came here from Kentucky in 1810.  He was a hat maker.  His Wife, 
Nancy Samples was the first person buried here.


SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informants:  T. H. Samples
             Mrs. T. H. Samples
             Clifton Samples

Records of family Bible.

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