William Fitzhugh - Lorton, Virginia
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flyingmoose
N 38° 42.539 W 077° 11.620
18S E 309260 N 4286766
Located within the Pohick Church Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM152C9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2021
Views: 5
William Fitzhugh served as a delegate for the Continental Congress, the House of Burgess and both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. He also was a farmer and legislator during the Revolutionary War.
Originally buried at Ravensworth, his remains and gravestone were moved after the mansion was destroyed.
Grave Text:
Sacred to the Memory of
William Fitzhugh
Born September 11th 1741
Died December 9th 1809
Patriot Name: William Fitzhugh
Type of Service Provided: Continental Congress
Cemetery Name: Pohick Church Cemetery
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Grave Marker Type: Stone Obilesk
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