Revolutionary War Graves

Mike Lyman, Chairman

The VASSAR Color Guard and Marine Corps Color Guard from nearby Quantico were on hand to help the Col. Fielding Lewis Chapter commemorate the life and mark the grave of Alexander Henderson.  Members of the Henderson family came from as far away as West Virginia and Arkansas to attend the ceremony.

The Revolutionary War Graves Committee provides oversight and guidance to Chapters wishing to mark the graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers or Patriots, and for those wishing to register the burial places of Revolutionary War Soldiers or Patriots.

The General Assembly's Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee (JLARC) published a booklet several years ago containing the names of thousands of Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots buried in Virginia.  That list, however, was not complete.  Chairman Mike Lyman has prepared a list of Revolutionary War Graves in Virginia (not appearing in the JLARC report) that you can use as a resource tool in determining if there are any graves in your Chapter's immediate area.  A list of the sources for this information is also available.  The three documents described above can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link below.  Look closely at the "L" Column in Mike's Additional RevWar Graves list to determine if a particular grave has been registered with the National SAR organization.  A "YES" means YES.  A "NO" means NO.  But, to be on the safe side, check with Chairman Lyman before attempting to register any of the graves listed "NO" in column "L" as some Chapters have already begun using the list.

You might also have information that would qualify for an update of some of the graves marked "YES".  For example, a photo of a tombstone or a GPS reading of a grave site previously registered.  You can reach Mike at: melyman@va.metrocast.net or 804-436-0206.

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