Gaines - Warrenton Cemetery - Warrenton, VA
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William H. Gaines - Broken Column Monuement - Warrenton, Virginia
Waymark Code: WMDPYG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/12/2012
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At the site of this broken column monument lies the departed William H. Gaines. The grave is located in the old section of the historic Warrenton Cemetery. The cemetery has graves that date back to the 1700s. Many Civil War dead are buried here. William H. Gaines inscription on the monument is:
William H. Gaines.
Born August 29, 1856.Is not
Died January 9, 1909.
To live in hearts.
we leave behind.
Is not to die.
The column has a carved leaf wreath around the coloumn.
Mr. Gaines lived 53 years of age.
Mr. Gaines was born 3 years before the raid of John Brown and abolishonists at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. The Civil War would begin in 1861.
Headstone/Monument Text:
William H. Gaines
Born August 29, 1856
Died January 9, 1909
To live in hearts
we leave behind
Is not to die
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