The scout faced many different challenges as he planned his Eagle Scout Project for this cemetery. The cemetery, located in a backyard, is hidden from view a quarter mile down a private drive. There was a lot of brush and invasive plants to be cleared. The wrought iron fence and gate needed repairs and painting. [...]
On a crisp fall day, community volunteers joined together to spruce up this African American Cemetery in Fairfax City. Since there are no more trustees to care for the cemetery, Fairfax City has maintained the mowing of the cemetery. Members of the FCCPA, Burke Historical Society, and Historic Fairfax cleared brush, picked up trash, and [...]
The project, led by Eagle Scout candidate Alex Scheetz of Troop 1501, was scheduled for October 29th, 2011. Who could have predicted an October rain/snow storm would force a postponement? The following day, the troop members cleaned and stabilized markers, did extensive trimming, and a general cleanup of the cemetery. The cemetery is regularly mowed, [...]
A chance meeting of a member of the Springfield Art Guild and a member of the Fairfax Cemetery Preservation Association (FCCPA) resulted in the idea of an art show based on the outdoor museums - cemeteries. The FCCPA member was looking for a special way to heighten the public’s interest in and respect for cemeteries, [...]
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FCCPA President Mary Lipsey and a descendant of Civil War veteran Armistead Thompson are featured. They talk about two Civil War veterans who are also profiled in FCCPA’s Civil War Honor Roll: William C. Preston and Armistead Thompson
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CNN Interview
Ambassador Scout Cameron Stewart reported on the successful conclusion of the Girl Scout Gold Star Award Project she conceived, designed and led to remember Civil War veterans buried in Fairfax County - FCCPA’s Civil War Honor Roll. Twenty-six veteran profiles were researched and written by several researchers under Cameron’s guidance. FCCPA President thanked Cameron for [...]
The Coffer Family Cemetery is located off of Woods Sorrel Lane in Burke, VA. The cemetery is in good condition and well maintained. The fenced cemetery is covered with moss. Headstones for Joshua Sr. and Jr., which have been broken and repaired, lie on the ground. A plaque, which is a new addition, recognizes husband [...]
William Walter Skinner
Born 1838
Died May 21, 1907
Place of Birth: Washington County, VA
Place of Death: Washington, D.C.
Buried: Fairfax City Cemetery, Fairfax, VA
How died: Suicide
Military Service: Confederate Army
Military ranks held: Private
Units: 37th VA Infantry
Battles/engagements: Second Manassas, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg
The 37th Virginia was organized in Washington County, Virginia, in May 1861, the same month that Walter Skinner enlisted. [...]
John Franklin Saunders
Born 1842
Died November 29, 1904
Place of Birth: VA
Place of Death: VA
Buried: Vale Methodist Church Cemetery, Oakton (formerly known as Vale), VA
How died: Unknown
Military Service: Confederate Army
Military ranks held: Private
Units: Company G, 8th VA Infantry
Battles/engagements: Unknown
John Saunders enlisted in the Confederate Army after being promised by Dr. William B. Day that Mr. Saunders would [...]
