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11401 Lee Highway, Fairfax, Va.
A WPA report submitted by Alfred
Carter of Fairfax, Va. described this graveyard
as "one of the beauty spots of the neighborhood."
Carter claimed that in 1844 HARRIETT LAMB and
her son GEORGE were "living near this spot" in
1845. He recounts that ANNE MILLS, Lamb's sister
died in 1845 and that one acre was set aside as
a colored burial ground. No documentation has
been found to corroborate this claim but the following
is verifiable: 1) Harriet Lamb purchased the land
in 1844 (Db I3:427). 2) Harriett Lamb's will conveyed
the land to her son GEORGE in 1904 (Wb 12:339).
3) George sold the land to Mr. CORBIN 0'BANION
on Jan. 4, 1904 (Db P6:299). 4) GEORGE LAMB (1832-1926)
was later buried in Jermantown Cemetery (FX015).
Since no mention of a cemetery appeared in any
of the above referenced documents this leads to
the speculation that Carter was actually referring
to nearby Jermantown Cemetery, however, Lamb never
owned that parcel so it seems unlikley. NOTE:
The original 12 1/2 acre parcel also encompassed
lots 056-2-04-02-1 thru 20.
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