Jeremiah Moore - Vienna, Virginia - American Revolution Patriot Graves on Waymarking.com

Not much is known about Jeremiah Moore other than he was a Corporal serving in the Virginia Continental Army. However, what he did after his service is what he is known for. Jeremiah was a Baptist minister and fought for religious freedom, to the extent that Thomas Jefferson and George Washington pushed for religious freedom and it has continued to be a part of our countries identity.

"The principle of freedom of religion became a fundamental issue in Virginia politics during the Revolution. George Mason included it in the Virginia Declaration of Rights of 1776. The same year a measure of separation of Church and state was attained which the House of Delegates prohibited ministers of the Gospel from sitting in the legislature. The issue, however, was far from settled. Thomas Jefferson drafted a bill guaranteeing freedom of religion in 1783, but legislature took no action. Two years later, when Jefferson was in France, the issue came to a crisis. Not only did Jefferson’s bill come up, but also a proposal was made to levy a tax to pay teachers of the Christian religion. Moore was active in circulating a petition against the tax. Over 10,000 people signed petitions opposing the measure. Not only was the proposed tax defeated, but Jefferson’s bill was passed. Freedom of religion would be protected in Virginia by guarantees of the right of practice a religion of one’s choice, and by a separation of church and state." - Fairfax Chapter of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution (visit link)

Visiting: His grave is a modest stone marker and he is buried with the rest of his family in a walled in cemetery. Parking is along the street and more often then not, plenty of parking.

Patriot Name: Jeremiah Moore Type of Service Provided: Soldier and Minister Cemetery Name: Moore Family Cemetery Text of the Grave Marker: Jeremiah Moore Virginia Corp, VA INF REV WAR February 23, 1815 Grave Marker Type: Stone Historical Background: See entry and quote link for more.

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