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This is the 2nd picture taken and it is considered the part 2 of the cleaning of the gravesite.

This is the first look of the cemetery in 1986 taken by Rocco Sansone.

On the very first row has the residence of the Ratcliffes in 1880. John Ratcliffe died during the war and the mother, Ann Ratcliffe passed away in 1878.
In the records, it shows:
Ratcliffe, Cora, (W,F, 38), single, keeping? house
Laura, (W, F,…

This is the 1860 Census Record which shows the people living under the Ratcliffe house under row #17. In order, we have:
Ann M. Ratcliffe, age 53, widow
C. L. (Cora) Ratcliffe, age 25, lady
L. F. (Laura) Ratcliffe, age 23
John R. Ratcliffe, age…

In December 5, 1890, the Washington Post publishes the license to wed for Milton Hanna and Laura Ratcliffe.

This is a copy of the Hopkins Map of 1878 of Dranesville District. What is noted is Richard Coleman's property which now is Worldgate Center in Herndon, VA. Also, the residence of Milton Hanna and the Ratcliffes appear very close to each other in…

Inside of the album that Stuart wrote poems for Laura Ratlcliffe, the front cover is presented to "My Laura Ratcliffe by her soldier-friend as a token of his high appreciation of her patriotism, admiration of her virtues, and pledge of his lasting…

J.E.B. Stuart thought of Laura with much admiration for her dedication and loyalty to her family and her country. Stuart wrote 4 poems for her that is inside an album inscribed to her as well as this gift of a watch chain and a gold coin that is…

Here is a historic marker explaining the importance of this big, flatbed rock that was a place for Mosby's cavalry to rendevous and plan. This was also a place where Laura Ratcliffe and Mosby would meet and exchange letters and money. This is located…

This is a portrait of Laura Ratcliffe-Hanna. She was a beautiful woman, yet shy, who served the Confederate Army with great dedication. She made an ever lasting impression on J.E.B. Stuart.