Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery
Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery is a historic family cemetery located near Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It is the burial site of American Revolutionary War Colonel, naval officer, and Congressman Josiah Parker (1751-1810). Its location was rediscovered in 2001. The family believes a total of 30 persons are buried at the site.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ unknown (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Col. Josiah Parker Family Cemetery" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying three photos