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final resting place for the' mortal remains of the departed. More, they are part and parcel of the distinctive character of this locale, a part of this community’s unique thumbprint upon the landscape. They are a material historical resource, valuable for archaeologists, historians and students of genealogy- gyAnd
to the families whose . ancestors lay buried within these small plots, their meanings are manifold and more personal. They are a tangible, concrete connection to the past, to one s roots and departed family. They can be a welcome, or unwelcome reminder of where one came from- or a symbol of the cohesiveness of the family.
And they can be simply a part, a component of one’s self, one’s perception of who he or she is, in the grander scheme of things. Watch where you dig
It is important for developers and homeowners alike to realize that under Virginia law, damaging or removing grave markings is a felony. Even when the land has been sold, the owner of the land must make reasonable arrangements for both family members of the deceased and people doing genealogical research to have access to the site. Nonetheless, according to the
Rappahannock Historical Society, graves are bulldozed over all the time.
If you know anyone who might be interested in helping Hamilton with a bit of upkeep at his site, email him at dramesghamilton@yahoo.com or call his cell at: (978)-4131973. If you have information about other local family graveyards, you can contact the Rappahannock Historical Society at (540) 675-1163.
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