3605 Bishop Meade Road
Boyce, Virginia 22620
|
Directions from Annefield Farm to site 11:
|
This is still an active cemetery. For more information, contact (540) 837-1112 or christchurch@cunninghamchapel.org
|
Old Chapel was built c. 1790 and replaced an earlier log structure. The “Burwell Cemetery” lies to the south of the building and includes the graves of some of Clarke County’s earliest residents. Most notable, however, are the ten graves known to be of enslaved and formerly enslaved individuals. Recent studies have unearthed what could be dozens more.
Nathaniel Carter, formerly enslaved at Carter Hall and later sexton of the church, is buried here.
Lots 83-89 are marked as the "colored servants section." Although the language is antiquated, this is where many enslaved people were buried.
Nathaniel Carter, formerly enslaved at Carter Hall and later sexton of the church, is buried here.
Lots 83-89 are marked as the "colored servants section." Although the language is antiquated, this is where many enslaved people were buried.
The following list was taken from the Biographical and Genealogical Record of Persons Buried at Old Chapel by Stuart E. Brown, Jr., Lorraine F. Myers, and Eileen M. Chapel:
- Clara Harris (d. 3/20/1900), Mammy to the "New Market" children
- Joanna Throckmorton (d. 1869), Mammy to the "Wood Park" children
- Hetty Robertson (1811-1850)
- Patty Brook (1768-1859), "She was 13 at the siege of York and often talked of that event. This stone was put here at the request of her son Wm. Brook (groom). 1859."
- Charles Jackson (d. 4/1883), Butler for Dr. Robert C Randolph at "New Market," "One of the old faithful servants."
- Jacob Brooks (d. 11/1894), Coachman for Dr. Robert C Randolph of "New Market," and afterward for Mrs. George H Burwell at "Saratoga," where he died
- Betsey Bell Brooks (d. 1896), Mammy to the children at "Saratoga" for three generations
- Jennie Carter (d. c. 1854), Nurse for the children of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Otway Byrd of "Oakley"
- Lucy Ball (d. 1875), A faithful servant at "Prospect Hill"
- Ursula (13 years old-1858), Servant at "The Moorings"
