From Proud Heritage, Volume III by DCPA. This 352 page hardcover book is available online. Anthony M. Leake was born July 4, 1791 in Goochland County Virginia, the son of Susanna Jones (b. 1772) and Walter Leake (b. 1768). His grandparents were Ann Minter and Josiah Leake, Sr. (b. 1730 in Virginia). Josiah’s grandfather, William, was…
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Wesley Cockrell Cemetery – Date for clean up and socializing is Saturday, March 18, 2023. At least one descendant of Wesley Cockrell will be in attendance. Mike Rowlands of Historic Stone Preservation and Restoration is also expected to join the volunteers. Located at end of S. Dwight Ave. off W. Jefferson Blvd. on Mapsco 52G. Time is approximately 10:00 AM to…
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One of our longtime members recently visited this location and made the following observations, “This cemetery has a hard to find the entrance which is off Shady Trail south of Old Letot Cemetery – surrounded by businesses with one “emergency” entrance. Seems fairly well maintained by the city. Most of the markers are small with…
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