PITTSYLVANIA CO., VA - CEMETERIES – Grave of Ann Spotswood Sydnor

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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Grave of Ann Spotswood Sydnor:
                  1937 May 27
                  Research made by Mabel Moses

Cemetery Location:  15 miles east of Chatham, Virginia on Route #57, at 
                    Peytonsburg, Virginia.  The grave is on the south side of 
                    the road, near the “Dabney House”.
                    Pittsylvania Co., Virginia


DATE:

1837

OWNERS:

The grave is located on the land now owned by the Episcopal Diocese.  They 
operate a small hospital at the village of Peytonsburg, Virginia, known as the 
“Dabney House”.

DESCRIPTION:

This grave is situated in a very seclusive place, in a large body of pine trees, 
with no enclosure.  There is no other grave, just the one.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

In the memory of
Mrs. Ann Spotswood Sydnor
Who was born on the 10th of October 1808
and departed this life on the 19th of April 1837
In hope of a blissful memory.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord


I can find no information regarding Ann Sydnor, but no doubt her old home stood 
near this place, as it is said that an old house once stood nearly.

In the year 1922, Rev. Chiswell Dabney was instrumental in establishing the 
little hospital, now known as the “Dabney House” the land on which this grave is 
located.

I have also been told that the land on which the “Dabney House” stands was given 
by Mrs. J.L. Singleton of Peytonsburg, deceased.  This hospital is now operated 
by the Episcopal Diocese.




SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informants:  Mr. Jake Arendall, Peytonsburg, Virginia
             Mr. N. E. Clement, Chatham, Virginia

Tombstone Inscriptions

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