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Lurie S. Harris lived from May 27, 1904-March 27,1983.

This is the headstone of L. E. Oliver (b. May 27, 1847, d. October 8, 1901) and L. A. Oliver (b. January 12, 1846). The headstone reads "BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN THE LORD." It is located in the Oliver/Thompson Family Cemetery in Great Falls,…

Judy Harris lived from July 15, 1886-April 17, 1965

Judy Harris lived from January 29, 1826-Aug. 17, 1888.

This image shows the headstone of Joseph Thompson (d. March 16, 1917), which is located in the Oliver/Thompson Family Cemetery. The inscription reads, "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord henceforth; yea, saith the spirit that they may rest…

This is the headstone of James Oliver, one of the first settlers to the Great Falls area. James Oliver split his land among his many children and requested that 1/2 acre of land be set aside to be a family graveyard.

Photograph of the headstone of Helen M. Swann in the Chapman Family Cemetery, Thoroughfare, Virginia (Bull Run Mountain). Helen Mary Swann (1855-1856) was the child of Thomas William Swann (1818-1860) and Helen Mary Chapman (1818-1895). Her brother…

This is the headstone for Sarah A. E. Presgraves, the wife of John Thomas Presgraves. She was born on February 1, 1834 and died on March 21, 1890. Her headstone includes the inscription, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” In…

This is the headstone for Richard H. Presgraves, the husband of Nancy Presgraves. He was born on May 10, 1763 and died on April 14, 1837. The stone includes the inscription, “Sacred to the memory of”. Richard and Nancy had five children, four…

This is the headstone for Osceola Presgraves, the daughter of John Thomas and Sarah A. E. Presgraves. Born on December 28, 1873, she died on October 31, 1884. The inscription on the headstone reads, “Asleep in Jesus”. Osceola lived in the Broad Run…