This small cemetery is the resting place of Laura Ratcliffe Hanna, who was born in Fairfax City and grew up near Herndon, Virginia. During the Civil War, she was suspected of helping southern cavalry commanders John S. Mosby and J. E. B. Stuart. Although Laura was never arrested, she is credited with providing information which [...]
At the April 6, 2009 meeting, Aime Wells, historical archaeologist for the Cultural Resource Management and Protection Section of the Fairfax County Park Authority presented “Historic Cemeteries: Dead Men Do Tell Tales” about the many questions cemeteries can answer for researchers. She also explained how her office works with local, state, and federal agencies to [...]
AMERICAN REVOLUTION SOLDIERS GRAVES FOUND
Today, the Wickliff/Kincheloe family cemetery is protected by its location on parkland of Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, but the damage to the cemetery occurred over one hundred years ago. In the spring of 2009, the surveyors found two joined markers and one monument. Several depressions were located but no other markers. [...]
This photo study of the Fairfax Family Cemetery was done in response to a report to FCCPA by neighbors that the cemetery was neglected and deteriorating. In the late 19th century, the two occupants, Benjamin F. and Mary E. Fairfax, owned and farmed approximately 200 acres of land. The cemetery was located near their farmhouse, which [...]
The two families, dating back to the 1700s, settled in the Fairfax area near the Governmental Center of today. They were farmers, blacksmiths and furniture makers. In recent years, that cemetery has been threatened by encroachment of home builders. With the County’s help, the cemetery was protected and preserved.
Photos of Kidwell / Robertson Family Cemetery
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William Gooding was an early settler of Fairfax County. He farmed near present day Northern Virginia Community College on Little River Turnpike. His family also operated a tavern there. During the Civil War, Mosby and his rangers attacked a team of sutler’s wagons in the viciinity of the tavern and Mosby was badly wounded during [...]
The cemetery is the last remnant of the homestead of John A. and Mary Marshall. The house, which had stood nearby, was relocated and later burned in the 1970s. Damaged by vandals earlier this year, the privately owned cemetery was recently restored in a community effort including Marshall family descendants, local leaders, county employees and [...]
Burke Connection
ByDerek B. Johnson
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
When the Marshall family cemetery in Burke was vandalized last April, some residents blamed the sight line. The small plot had become overrun with brush and trees.
Hidden behind a wall adjacent to a 7-Eleven, the stone monument signifying the presence of the unmarked graves was virtually undetectable. That lack [...]
