ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Lawrence Cemetery ----¤¤¤---- Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Lawrence private cemetery: 1937 Feb. 3 Research made by Florence M. Jordan Cemetery Location: 2 miles south of Walters on Route #158; thence 75 yards west of Rt. #158 on Rt. #611; thence 1 mile north of Rt. #611 on Rt. #631; thence .5 mile west of Rt. #631 on Rt. #630; thence 300 yards north of Rt. #630. Isle Of Wight County, Virginia DATE: Graves dated 1843 OWNERS: Leland Beale owns the farm. (1937) DESCRIPTION: This cemetery is grown up in weeds and bushes, and the colored man that lived here cleaned the stones off in order to be read. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: In Memory of Junius Wood Infant son of S.J. & S.W. Wilson Born March 7th 1843 Died July 27th 1843 Of such is the Kingdom of heaven In Memory of Sarah W. Wilson who died March 28, 1843 aged 23 The last tribute of affection is created by her bereaved Husband Solomon J. Wilson beloved by all in life haunted and lamented by all in death. Reader Leaves this to the rests, the cherished remains beautiful and affectionate child An (implary, looks like) and beloved wife virtuous & faithful friend Imitate her virtues. (words unable to read) paid prepare you for your life like her, will smooth death weary ways. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: Informant: Mrs. W.B. Bradshaw, Carrsville, Va. Tombstone Inscriptions Visit by worker. ___________________________________________________________________ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joan Renfrow NOTICE: I have no relationship or further information in regards to this family. ___________________________________________________________________