RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES – Old Eastham Cemetery

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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection


LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Old Eastham cemetery:
                  1936 Oct. 29
                  Research made by Margaret E. Atkins

Cemetery Location:  1 mile from Flint Hill, Virginia, between Flint Hill and 
                    Washington, Virginia
                    Rappahannock Co., Virginia


DATE:

1846.  Date of the oldest grave.

OWNERS:

Mrs. F. P. Eastham, present owner. (1936)

DESCRIPTION:

A private burying ground, located in front of the home.  Enclosed by a stone 
wall, it has been well cared for.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

The following inscription was copied from the tombstone:


In Memory of
Lucy C. Folly
Wife of James T. Folly
Died June 8th, 1846
Age 19 years, 7 months and six days
Tread gently a well loved form rests here
one that was treasured and held most dear
Tread gently ‘tis the last resting spot
of one that by me shall never be forgot.



SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

Informant:  Mrs. F. P. Eastham, Flint Hill, Virginia.

Tombstone Inscriptions

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