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Location and Description of Graves found in Bruton Parish Church, While Excavating in June and July, 1905, and of the Tombstones in the Church


1. Located in the southwest corner of the tower; removed from the Waller farm on York River. (See inscription, p. 104.)

2. Located to the east of No. 1; removed from the Waller farm on York River. (See inscription, p. 104.)

3. Located to the east of No. 2; removed from the Waller farm on York River. (See inscription, p. 104.)

4. Located to the east of No. 3 in the southeast corner of the tower. Removed from the churchyard. Inscribed Col. John Page. (See inscription, p. 104.)

5. Located from the west wall 11 ft. 1 in.; from the north wall 10 ft., 3 in. Bricked up grave containing remains of one person. In brass head tacks in coffin wood were the letters P. G. Age 61.

6. Located from the west wall 11 ft. 11 in.; from the south wall 11 ft. 8 in. Bricked up grave containing remains of one person, unknown.

7. Located from the west wall 13 ft. 8 in.; from south wall 10 ft. 1 in. Unknown.

8. Located from west wall 32 ft. 2 in.; from north wall 10 ft. 4 in. Marble slab in aisle, inscribed Mr. Henry Hacker. (See inscription, p. 105.)

9. Located in the north aisle of the church. Grave of Governor Francis Fauquier, located by inscription in the Virginia Gazette. (See inscription, p 106.)

10. Located from east wall 40 ft.: from the north wall of transept 26 ft. 10 in. Remains of three persons Name in brass head tacks. Mrs. Prentis, Obt.——94.

11. Located from east wall 40 ft.; from the south wall of transept 26 ft. 10 in. Remains of a very large man, unknown.