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1805 Deed of Land to Rezen Willcoxon
This deed indicates Rezen Willcoxon and his father Josiah Willcoxon first purchased land in Fairfax in 1805. Much of this original land was in execution of a will and therefore they paid a minimal amount for the approximately 380 acres.
1806 Deed of Land to Rezen Willcoxon
This 1806 deed of land to Rezen Willcoxon indicates he purchased about 129 acres in the Fairfax area for $900.
1860 Agricultural Census (Willcoxon)
A number of photographs of pages from the 1860 census. They list details regarding the Willcoxon Estate including, birth and death notes, genealogical information, crops grown on the estate, livestock and slaves.
Albert T. Willcoxon
The headstone of Albert T. Willcoxon, son of Rezen Willcoxon and Elizabeth Betsey Deneale. Though he wanted to expand the cemetery it fell into disuse shortly after he was buried there. His wife Mary was buried in Fairfax City Cemetery.
Betsey Willcoxon
The headstone of Elizabeth Willcoxon (DeNeale) or Betsey. Wife of Capt. Rezen Willcoxen. The headstone reads, "Betsey Willcoxon departed this life the 26 of September 1845 in the 64 year of her age."
Blenheim House
Picture of the historic Blenheim Estate located at 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA. Once owned by Rezen Willcoxon, and his son Albert T. Willcoxon. It has been established as a historic center due to the numerous poems, drawings, and other written…
Grave Markers in the Willcoxon-Farr Cemetery
Many grave markers can be found showing the possible locations of the graves of Union soldiers buried in the Willcoxon-Farr Cemetery. The main house on the Blenheim property in Fairfax, VA was used as a reserve hospital during the Civil War.
Map of Historic Fairfax
This map shows several of the families farming in the Fairfax area during the early to mid 1800's
Margaret Conn Willcoxon
The headstone of Margaret Conn Willcoxon. Mother of Capt. Rezen Willcoxon. This is the oldest grave in the Willcoxon-Farr Cemetery. The headstone reads, "Margaret Willcoxon. Departed this life the 6th day of July, 1832 in the 93 year of her age."…
Margaret Conn Willcoxon Farr
The headstone of Margaret Conn Willcoxon Farr at the Willcoxon-Farr Cemetery. The daughter of Rezen Willcoxon and Elizabeth Betsey DeNeale. She was born in 1820 and died in 1904. Her headstone reads, "In Memory of Margaret Conn Willcoxon wife of…