Berry Hill Cemetery
A tragedy has occurred. A cemetery with all
its history, stories and people has be destroyed. Above is the only remaining
stone to be seen at this cemetery in Orange County, Virginia. A bulldozer
or tractor has bulldozed or plowed under all other stones. There are small
hills of sod marking the location of many other stones. One can feel the
give of the buried fence under foot as the old pre- Civil War cemetery is
trod. I had one afternoon there. I left with tears in my eyes. This was
once the home place of Uriel Mallory and his wife Malinda Welch and their
many children. This is a site that could be saved and restored by those
interested in Virginia History and Orange County History in particular.
The stones are there just under the ground. The two men who own the place
seem very nice and accommodating. I live in Texas or with permission I would
be there digging. If anyone is interested in this site let me know and I
will help what I can.
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