PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Drury Birchett Cemetery

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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Drury Birchett graveyard:
                  1936 Mar. 30
                  Research made by Elsie D. Hamlin

Cemetery Location:  4.3 miles southeast of Petersburg, Virginia.  Follow Route 
                    #460, 2.7 miles, then turn to the left on Route #603 and 
                    continue 1.6 miles.
                    Prince George Co., Virginia


DATE:

1825, date of oldest grave [marker]

OWNERS:

The earliest date established on the property was 1880, when it was bought from 
Alexander Donnan by Homer Atkinson.  In 1892 Henry C. Stewart bought it from 
Alexander Hamilton, Trustee for Homer Atkinson.  In 1905 it was bought by Anton 
Jerabek and wife.  In 1906 it was bought by the Southern Timber and Land 
Company.  In 1910 it was bought by Joseph Dohnalek.  In 1917, United States Camp 
Inc. bought it from Bernard C. Syme, special Commissioner for Joseph Dohnalek, 
and in 1919 it was bought by the Roper Lumber Company, present owner. [1936]

DESCRIPTION:

None.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The Inscriptions on the tombstones are as follows:


Sacred to the memory of
Eliza W. Birchett
daughter of Drury and Catherine Birchett
Died 26th of July 1825
in the 24th year of her age
As a daughter, sister, or friend she enjoyed the confidence and love of all who 
knew her.  Softly her fainting head she lay upon her Saviour’s breast. He 
Saviour kissed her Soul away and laid her limbs to rest.


Sacred to the memory of
Drury Birchett
Born July 23, 1762
Died Dec. 10, 1836
An affectionate wife and five children are awaiting the summons which will bid 
them join a tender husband, a king parent, indulgent master, and an honest man.


Drury W. Birchett
Son of Drury and Catherine Birchett
Born Jan. 4, 1803
Died Mar. 17, 1836
Though lost to earth, to memory dear.


Sacred to the memory of
Catherine B. Gilliam
Consort of Col. James S. Gilliam
who departed this life Mar. 5, 1849
Aged 50 yr. 6 mo. and 25 days
Rest in peace thou gentle spirit, shroud above, Souls like thine, with God 
inherit life and love. The endearing virtues of her who lies beneath this slab 
has passed away. Yet they are not and cannot be forgotten by him who offers this 
humble tribute to the memory of a dear wife.


Sacred to the memory of
Rosalia E.
Daughter of Col. James S. and Catherine B. Gilliam
Born Aug. 11, 1833
Died Aug. 11, 1834


Sacred to the memory of
Catherine B.
Daughter of Col. James S. and Catherine B. Gilliam
Born Aug. 30, 1836
Died Aug. 21, 1837


In memory of
William
Son of James S. and Catherine B. Gilliam
Born Dec. 20, 1843
Died June 18, 1845


Sacred to the memory of
Anna Isabella
infant daughter of R. B. and Agnes A. Wells
Born Jan. 12, 1835
Died Aug. 29, 1837


Sacred to the memory of
Robt. B.
infant of R. B. and Agnes A. Wells
Born Sept. 28, 1833
Died Sept. 18, 1837


Sacred to the memory of
Howell Heath
son of Richard and Rebecca Heath
Born Oct. 31, 1804
Died Oct. 2, 1837
This testimonial of affection is caused to be erected by his beloved widow, Mary 
H. Heath. There’s not a joy this earth can give like that it takes away.


Lucy B. Birchett
daughter of Daniel and Sarah Eppes
Born June 16, 1814
Died May 11, 1839
There is an hour of peaceful rest to weary wanderers given. There’s a tear for 
souls distressed, a balm for every wounded breast.  ‘Tis found above in Heaven.



SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informant:  Miss Louise Bragg, Prince George, Virginia

Tombstone Inscriptions

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