The Dayton Cemetery of Virginia ~ Est. 1747
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N 38° 25.211 W 078° 56.464
17S E 679741 N 4254444
The Dayton Cemetery of Virginia has three, and perhaps more, Revolutionary War soldiers' graves.
Waymark Code: WMPEW
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member CYBret
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Three Revolutionary War veterans' graves are near the coordinates and are part of a much larger cemetery that is at the location of the first church in Rockingham County. The cemetry dates from 1747. The church is no longer standing. The graves are each marked with a metal medallion.

Benjamin Harrison

Col US Army

1741-1819

Nicholas Paul

(partly illegible) 88yrs

Died 1811

Peter Paul

(partly illegible)Died Feb 18, 1844

Location type: Section of a Cemetery/Mass Grave

Date of Birth: various

Date of Death: various

Grave Marker Text:
various

Ranks:
various

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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