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Drainesville Case.jpg
This record catalogues the charges brought against Dr. William B. Day, his half-brother Dr. John T. Day, and their co-conspirators: John B. Farr, John and Charles Coleman, Richard Gunnell, Philip Carper, and John T. DeBell. These men were all…

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At the request of General George McClellan and ordered by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, a commission was created to examine the cases regarding state prisoners. This commission was headed by Major General John Dix and the Honorable Edwards…

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This is a current photo of the house in which Dr. William B. Day, his wife Emily, and their eight children used to live in what is now Herndon, VA.

Mayfield and Ivy Chimney photo.jpg
This photo is of Dr. William B. Day's primary practice and residence in Dranesville, VA. Mayfield and Ivy Chimney as the house was called, stood on approximately 20 acres of land and was home to Dr. Day, his wife Emily, and their eight children.…

Battle of Dranesville .jpg
The Battle of Dranesville took place on December 20th, 1861 in the vicinity of Dranesville, VA (now the greater Great Falls region) between Union Brigadier General Edward Ord and Confederate Brigadier General J.E.B. Stuart. This map in particular…

Francis Coffer Wright.JPG
This headstone could by the headstone of Francis Coffer Wright, because the date of death are about the same. However, there is no name printed on the headstone. However, what can truly be gleaned from looking at this stone is that the amount of…

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The Grave of Charles T. Pearson and his wife Sarah. Charles was the eldest of the four children who claimed to be fathered by Francis Coffer. Charles appeared in open court and testified that Francis Coffer had been his father. This opened the door…

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Pearson Court Case 1.JPG
In 1908 the Halley family sued the Pearson family over possession of the property upon which the cemetery now stands. This particular ad actually is meant to alert the defendants of the impending lawsuit, and to call them to court.

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Frank Coffer Pearson.JPG
This is a newspaper clipping of Frank Coffer Pearson's obituary. Frank Coffer Pearson was apparently a descendant of Charles T. Pearson who was the eldest of the Pearson brothers to inherit Francis Coffer's Estate.

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Edgewater Petition.JPG
During the Edgewater court case, several descendants of those buried in the Pearson Family cemetery signed this petition. The significance of this document is it reveals actual living descendants of the Little Zion Baptist Community.

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