3212
Arundel Ave., Alexandria, Va.
The will of SAMUEL
COLLARD (Wb W:281) reserved this 1/4 acre graveyard
in 1847. The cemetery contains four headstones and
an unknown number of unmarked burials. A 15' x 25'
metal fence (installed 1989) surrounds the headstones.
A locust tree and patches of English ivy and periwinkle
are growing inside the fence. A bronze plaque identifying
the cemetery is set on a concrete base just inside
the gate. The cemetery is clean and well maintained.
(1)
In memory of
ELIZA S.
Wife of George Collard
and daughter of
Samuel Collard
of Fairfax Co., Va.
Died in Washington, D. C.
Dec. 26, 1872
In the 73rd year of her age.
Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord.
C L NEALE
ALEX VA
f.s. "E. S. C." |
(2)
SACRED
to the memory of
P. SULLIVAN WHITNEY
Departed this life
May 3rd. 1855.
in the 70th year of his age.
f.s. "P. S. W."
(3)
SACRED
to the memory of
SAMUEL COLLARD
who departed this life
July 8th. 1852.
in the 80th. year of his
age
f.s. "S. C."
(4)
JOHN RICKETTS COLLARD
1804 - 1875.
HIS WIFE
STACIA MILLAN
1805 - 1889.
Bronze
Plaque:
FAMILY CEMETERY IN USE 1773 - 1889
BY
THE COLLARD AND DARRELL FAMILIES
Restored by
County of Fairfax Fairfax County History Commission
Martin and Gass, Inc. The Groveton Civic Association
July 8, 1989
