Old Providence Church Cemetery - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

According to the Old Providence Church historical marker this cemetery has the graves of 14 Revolutionary War soldiers. After spending time exploring the cemetery, I did not find one confirmed grave of a Revolutionary War soldier. But, this is an old and very disorganized cemetery - especially the older graves. Many markers are missing. Others are badly eroded. I'm not surprised that finding the markers is about impossible.

Upon leaving I talked to a local resident and church member who assured me that there are documented Revolutionary War soldier graves in the cemetery. He went on to elaborate his understanding that some were buried in unmarked graves on in graves with wooden markers that are long gone.

UPDATE. Thanks to Sneakin Deacon who provided the following information after visiting on April 30, 2011:

Currently there are 12 new stones standing in front of several of the original stones. I was also able to photograph one original stone that I was able to read. Since you created the original Waymark I thought you might want to list the names of the Revolutionary War veterans who rest here with your waymark. I have photos to confirm each name if you are interested.

Pvt. Samuel Carson - b.1744 d.3-25-1824
Pvt. John Steele, Jr. d.1814
Pvt. John Steele, Sr. d.1804
Pvt. William Steele d. 1818
Pvt. Andrew Steele b.1743 - d. 1800
Capt. Samuel Steele
Pvt. Samuel Steele, Jr. d.1-10-1823
Pvt. David Steele Lee Regt Va. Vol. Riflemen
Ensign James W. Steele b. 1753 - d. 1-10-1823
Pvt. John Tate b. 1739 d. 12-13-1802
Capt. William Hall b.1749 d. 1814
Pvt. John McChesney d. 1795
Pvt. James McChesney d. 1816

Location type: Revolutionary War Veteran Cemetery Grave Marker Text: none found Ranks: See list in long description. Date of Birth: Not listed Date of Death: Not listed Cause of death: Not listed

Visit Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.

I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.

Simply visit the locations. Please provide as much information as possible. Pictures would be a great addition.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   04/30/2011 Sneakin Deacon visited it