Tombstones for 8 Revolutionary War Veterans Dedicated in Shockoe Hill Cemetery

4 Jun 2017                                                               Richmond, VA

    Today a crowd of about 30 people gathered at Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond, VA, to dedicate new tombstones for 8 Revolutionary War Veterans, 3 War of 1812 Veterans, and 35 Confederate Veterans.  Past President Larry McKinley presented the Virginia SAR Wreath, and members of six chapters participated in the program: Colonel Fielding Lewis, Colonel William Grayson, Culpeper Minutemen, Fairfax Resolves, George Mason, and Richmond.  Peter Davenport coordinated the Color Guard and Darrin Schmidt commanded the Color Guard.  Three Color Guardsmen fired a three-volley salute, which was followed by taps. 

Darrin Schmidt leads the Combined Color Guard to present the colors.

The Color Guard fires the first of three volleys in salute. picture courtesy of Judy Smith.

Those Honored Today

Private Anselm Bailey, 1st Virginia State Regiment
Matross Charles Broach, 1st Continental Artillery Regiment
Lieutenant William Carter, Henrico County Militia
Private Andrew Duncan, Montgomery County Militia
Private Thomas Griffin, Albemarle County Militia
Corporal John Potts, 7th Virginia Regiment
Captain John Pryor, 1st Continental Artillery Regiment
Private Andrew Smith, Virginia Volunteer Artillery

Present Arms - picture courtesy of Judy Smith.