The Col. William Payne (and also a "real" military Colonel}who was pall bearer at GW's funeral was the son of Wlliam Payne {who was never in the military but was given the honorary title of Colonel and awarded 50,000 acres in Kentucky for his efforts in supporting the War of the Revolution} who was among other things, Vestry of Truro Parish, Sheriff of Faifax County and Chief Justice of Fairfax County and had the described encounter with GW. For more details I would refer you to "The Paynes of Virginia". If you can't find it, I will be happy to send you a family tree with the correct vital statistics. Wm Payne, the elder, was my 6th Ggrandfather. Jim Simon -----Original Message----- From: Annerupert@aol.com [mailto:Annerupert@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 9:40 AM To: VAFAIRFA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAFairfax] Wm Payne who struck Pres George Washington Trying to sort out two conflicting accounts of the Col William Payne who "struck" George Washington with his cane in year 1755. Perhaps father and son have been confused. Recap: A Col William Payne had difficulties with George Washington in year 1754 or 1755. This is also documented in Diary of George Washington per his own pen. He had to be an adult of at least 21 years age, giving his birth prior to 1734. The article suggest b.1725. Washington and Payne made amends, became good friends to extent William Payne was one of Pres George Washington's pallbear. Pres. George Washington died in 1799. This William Payne was admitted to Alexander Lodge on February 20, 1784. If this is all correct, we can "assume" this Col William Payne was born before 1734 and alive after 1799. (Also read somewhere where this Wm Payne was short in stature) Account #1 Excerpt taken from - 1ALEXANDRIA LODGE NO. 39 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 1783-1788"THE first movement towards the organization of a Masonic Lodge in Alexandria, Virginia was in the year 1782. COL. WILLIAM PAYNE, John Payne, William Payne, Sr., and Sir Robert Payne were brothers, and came from England, Yorkshire County, to Virginia, on the 18th of April, 1619, in the same ship with Sir George Yardley, the first colonial Governor of Virginia."One of these brothers settled in what is now Lancaster County, Va., another in the vicinity of Jamestown, and the third in what is now the city of Alexandria. Col. William Payne, of Alexandria, was a lineal descendant of the latter, and was born about the year 1725. He was one of a committee of safety, appointed at a meeting held in the Court-House, Alexandria, July 13, 1774, when General WASHINGTON was in the chair, and Robert Hanson Harrison was SecretaryAt an election for vestrymen of Fairfax Parish, Alexandria, March 28, 1765, William Payne received 304 votes, and GEORGE Washington 274.Cal. Payne served in the Continental Army.The following account, often published, appeared in the Alexandria Gazette, August 25, 1874:"In 1754, when WASHINGTON, in command of the Virginia Rangers, was waiting at Alexandria the arrival of Braddock's forces, an exciting election contest occurred between Mr. Fairfax and Mr. Payne for the House of Burgesses. WASHINGTON supported Fairfax with much zeal, and high words passing between him and Payne in the market-square at Alexandria, Payne struck WASHINGTON a blow which brought him to the earth. The troops rushed from their barracks, and would have made short work of Payne had not WASHINGTON pacified them, assuring them that he knew the proper course to take in the premises. Duels were not then under the ban of public opinion. Page 19 19"All supposed that a fight was imminent. Next morning, however, WASHINGTON sent for Payne, and when the latter entered the room he saw on the table, not pistols, but a decanter of wine and two glasses. 'Mr. Payne,' said WASHINGTON, 'to err is human. I was wrong yesterday, but if you have had sufficient satisfaction, let us be friends.' Weems relates that from that day WASHINGTON was Payne's idea of true man-hood. The magnanimity of WASHINGTON will be better appreciated when it is recollected that at that time there was a cloud upon his military prowess, as he had been a few months before compelled by the French to capitulate at Fort Necessity, and had as yet done nothing to redeem his fame."Col. Payne was admitted a member of this Lodge, February 20, 1784, and was one of WASHINGTON'S pall-bearers. He died sometime in 1800. ("The Lodge of Washington" by Franklin L. Brockett, page 102-104) **************************************************************************** ** ******* Account #2 Col William Payne who had difficulties with George Washington in 1755, states he died Jul 12 1782. (1) William Payne There was a William Payne who knocked down President George Washington, however later became his best friend. This William Payne appears to be son of Edward Payne in previous discussion. He died 1782. He is styled as sometimes "Jr" and also "Colonel" through the years. Account to follow. William Payne m. Alica Jones William Payne (we feel this is William Payne Jr also named in other documents) Jul 31 1724 Westmoreland Co VA, d. Jul 12 1782 Fairfax Co VA Sheriff of Fairfax Co VA from 1761. Lived on Ravensworth estate in Fairfax Co near Accotink Run, also owned 10000 acres of land in KY given as a reward for his contribution to the Revolution. Fall 1775 political campaign for the House of Burgesses he led the candidacy of William Ellzey, George Washington was supporter of friend George William Fairfax. In a public debate over their heroes, Washington became irate and issued strong words which William took offense to, Payne raised his "hickory" and brought him down. George Washington's Lieutenants were about to avenge the attack when George recovered and called them off. George reflected in his room that night that he was the aggressor and was responsible for the attack, and decided to meet with Payne and apologize. William took it as a challenge and expected dueling pistols. Washinton met him with the greeting, "Mr Payne to err is nature to rectify error is glory." From that day on they were great friends and supporters m. Susannah Clark Feb 3 1747/48 Prince William Co VA b. Dec 17 1721 VA, d. Feb 22 1771 Fairfax Co VA Susannah m.1st Nathaniel Brown b. Loudon Co VA, d. Loudon Co William Payne's will: 1782, 27 May: William PAYNE wrote his will. (2) Names his children and his half-brother and half-sister. Refers to his mill-seat on Accotink Run and disposes of his grant of 10,000 acres "in the back inhabitance," which meant his patents of land in KY, not yet a state. He disposes of his lease on the "Ravensworth" tract, on parts of which he and his sons resided. (3) Names sons William PAYNE, Devaul PAYNE, and Benjamin Clarke PAYNE. Names daughters Alicia COCKE, Mary BALLEY, Penelope PAYNE and Ann WEST. Names Milly PAYNE (a half-sister). Executors sons Benjamin, William, Devaul. Witnesses, Sampson COCKRILL, William TASKER, Thomas FITZHUGH, John PAYNE. (7) Mentions his will [NOTE: mill?] which was given him by his father some 20 years earlier. (2,7) 1782, 20 Aug: His will was proved, Fairfax Co., VA. (3) 6 Aug 1782. (2) 1782: The inventory of his estate shows many items in Loudoun Co., VA. (8) A tablet erected by the Mount Vernon Chapter of the D.A.R. of Alexandria, VA, to the memory of the Honorary Pall Bearers of George WASHINGTON includes the name of Col. William Payne ==== VAFAIRFA Mailing List ==== E-mail List Mom at mailto:daisysroots@yahoo.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafairfa/ ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SBC.2ACI/671 Message Board Post: I am looking for parents/siblings of Thompson James BEARD, born March 21, 1827 in Fairfax County, VA. He emigrated to Pittsfield, IL between 1842-1844 with the Isaiah ADAMS family from Stephentown, NY. Dec 2, 1851, he married Amy Ann ADAMS, daughter of Isaiah ADAMS, and they resided in Pittsfield all their lives; raising 5 children: Twins - Ella Anna & Joseph, born 1859 (Joseph died at age 3); William Carter, born 1857 (my grandfather); George William, born 1869; and Anna M., born 1874 and died 1875. He served in "C" Company of the 99th regiment of the Illinois Volunteers during the Civil War (military records confirm this). He died August 26, 1881 in Pittsfield and is buried there. His wife, Amy, followed him in death Sept 29, 1920 and is also buried there. Any help would be most appreciated.

Trying to sort out two conflicting accounts of the Col William Payne who "struck" George Washington with his cane in year 1755. Perhaps father and son have been confused. Recap: A Col William Payne had difficulties with George Washington in year 1754 or 1755. This is also documented in Diary of George Washington per his own pen. He had to be an adult of at least 21 years age, giving his birth prior to 1734. The article suggest b.1725. Washington and Payne made amends, became good friends to extent William Payne was one of Pres George Washington's pallbear. Pres. George Washington died in 1799. This William Payne was admitted to Alexander Lodge on February 20, 1784. If this is all correct, we can "assume" this Col William Payne was born before 1734 and alive after 1799. (Also read somewhere where this Wm Payne was short in stature) Account #1 Excerpt taken from - 1ALEXANDRIA LODGE NO. 39 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 1783-1788"THE first movement towards the organization of a Masonic Lodge in Alexandria, Virginia was in the year 1782. COL. WILLIAM PAYNE, John Payne, William Payne, Sr., and Sir Robert Payne were brothers, and came from England, Yorkshire County, to Virginia, on the 18th of April, 1619, in the same ship with Sir George Yardley, the first colonial Governor of Virginia."One of these brothers settled in what is now Lancaster County, Va., another in the vicinity of Jamestown, and the third in what is now the city of Alexandria. Col. William Payne, of Alexandria, was a lineal descendant of the latter, and was born about the year 1725. He was one of a committee of safety, appointed at a meeting held in the Court-House, Alexandria, July 13, 1774, when General WASHINGTON was in the chair, and Robert Hanson Harrison was SecretaryAt an election for vestrymen of Fairfax Parish, Alexandria, March 28, 1765, William Payne received 304 votes, and GEORGE Washington 274.Cal. Payne served in the Continental Army.The following account, often published, appeared in the Alexandria Gazette, August 25, 1874:"In 1754, when WASHINGTON, in command of the Virginia Rangers, was waiting at Alexandria the arrival of Braddock's forces, an exciting election contest occurred between Mr. Fairfax and Mr. Payne for the House of Burgesses. WASHINGTON supported Fairfax with much zeal, and high words passing between him and Payne in the market-square at Alexandria, Payne struck WASHINGTON a blow which brought him to the earth. The troops rushed from their barracks, and would have made short work of Payne had not WASHINGTON pacified them, assuring them that he knew the proper course to take in the premises. Duels were not then under the ban of public opinion. Page 19 19"All supposed that a fight was imminent. Next morning, however, WASHINGTON sent for Payne, and when the latter entered the room he saw on the table, not pistols, but a decanter of wine and two glasses. 'Mr. Payne,' said WASHINGTON, 'to err is human. I was wrong yesterday, but if you have had sufficient satisfaction, let us be friends.' Weems relates that from that day WASHINGTON was Payne's idea of true man-hood. The magnanimity of WASHINGTON will be better appreciated when it is recollected that at that time there was a cloud upon his military prowess, as he had been a few months before compelled by the French to capitulate at Fort Necessity, and had as yet done nothing to redeem his fame."Col. Payne was admitted a member of this Lodge, February 20, 1784, and was one of WASHINGTON'S pall-bearers. He died sometime in 1800. (“The Lodge of Washington” by Franklin L. Brockett, page 102-104) ****************************************************************************** ******* Account #2 Col William Payne who had difficulties with George Washington in 1755, states he died Jul 12 1782. (1) William Payne There was a William Payne who knocked down President George Washington, however later became his best friend. This William Payne appears to be son of Edward Payne in previous discussion. He died 1782. He is styled as sometimes "Jr" and also "Colonel" through the years. Account to follow. William Payne m. Alica Jones William Payne (we feel this is William Payne Jr also named in other documents) Jul 31 1724 Westmoreland Co VA, d. Jul 12 1782 Fairfax Co VA Sheriff of Fairfax Co VA from 1761. Lived on Ravensworth estate in Fairfax Co near Accotink Run, also owned 10000 acres of land in KY given as a reward for his contribution to the Revolution. Fall 1775 political campaign for the House of Burgesses he led the candidacy of William Ellzey, George Washington was supporter of friend George William Fairfax. In a public debate over their heroes, Washington became irate and issued strong words which William took offense to, Payne raised his "hickory" and brought him down. George Washington's Lieutenants were about to avenge the attack when George recovered and called them off. George reflected in his room that night that he was the aggressor and was responsible for the attack, and decided to meet with Payne and apologize. William took it as a challenge and expected dueling pistols. Washinton met him with the greeting, "Mr Payne to err is nature to rectify error is glory." From that day on they were great friends and supporters m. Susannah Clark Feb 3 1747/48 Prince William Co VA b. Dec 17 1721 VA, d. Feb 22 1771 Fairfax Co VA Susannah m.1st Nathaniel Brown b. Loudon Co VA, d. Loudon Co William Payne's will: 1782, 27 May: William PAYNE wrote his will. (2) Names his children and his half-brother and half-sister. Refers to his mill-seat on Accotink Run and disposes of his grant of 10,000 acres "in the back inhabitance," which meant his patents of land in KY, not yet a state. He disposes of his lease on the "Ravensworth" tract, on parts of which he and his sons resided. (3) Names sons William PAYNE, Devaul PAYNE, and Benjamin Clarke PAYNE. Names daughters Alicia COCKE, Mary BALLEY, Penelope PAYNE and Ann WEST. Names Milly PAYNE (a half-sister). Executors sons Benjamin, William, Devaul. Witnesses, Sampson COCKRILL, William TASKER, Thomas FITZHUGH, John PAYNE. (7) Mentions his will [NOTE: mill?] which was given him by his father some 20 years earlier. (2,7) 1782, 20 Aug: His will was proved, Fairfax Co., VA. (3) 6 Aug 1782. (2) 1782: The inventory of his estate shows many items in Loudoun Co., VA. (8) A tablet erected by the Mount Vernon Chapter of the D.A.R. of Alexandria, VA, to the memory of the Honorary Pall Bearers of George WASHINGTON includes the name of Col. William Payne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SBC.2ACI/659.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello, Jeanne I have already gone there and got it. Thanks for helping. Gilberto

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SBC.2ACI/659.1 Message Board Post: Hi, You can go to www.washingtonpost.com and search on archived obits - her obit is there but it will cost you $2.50 to view the entire obit. Jeanne

did you try a google search? http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Vaucluse+Fairfax+County+va&btnG=Search D.L.M.F do not spam or chain mail http://www.geocities.com/pifox1/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "mt view" <mt_view2002@yahoo.com> To: <VAFAIRFA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:51 PM Subject: [VAFairfax] the name of a town in Fairfax County, Va_cluse 1829 > Looking for the name of a town in Fairfax County, from 1829, looks like it > was Va_cluse, it was where the Charles Sowden Fairfax, was born March 8, > 1829. > > thanks > > George > > > --------------------------------- > Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! > Messenger with Voice. > > > ==== VAFAIRFA Mailing List ==== > E-mail List Mom at mailto:daisysroots@yahoo.com > http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafairfa/ > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx >

Looking for the name of a town in Fairfax County, from 1829, looks like it was Va_cluse, it was where the Charles Sowden Fairfax, was born March 8, 1829. thanks George --------------------------------- Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Yahoo! Messenger with Voice.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SBC.2ACI/670 Message Board Post: Looking for any records for these people, marriage, birth, they had 2 sons, George W., and Walter M., moved to Woodbridge, Prince William County, parents where born in Pa., I would like to find Susan's maiden name and place of birth, thanks Wayne

Is any one researching the Gray, Gladden/Gladding/Gladdin, or Drakeford families of Fairfax County in the 1700's? I would like to contact you if you are. Linda Perry ==== VAFAIRFA Mailing List ==== E-mail List Mom at mailto:daisysroots@yahoo.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~vafairfa/ ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

Historical newspaper search: Number of matches: 1Search page number: 1 NewspaperDatePageSubject Alexandria Gazette 3/26/1861 02 Wesley John Receives church appointment

Hello Folks, Anyone on this list researching a Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley, Fairfax County, Virginia? They are found in the 1880, Fairfax County, Virginia Census. They have listed on the census card: Horace Daniels, male, age approximately 6 years old. There was a note on the census card that said, "Not Adopted." Please let me know, if anyone is familiar with this family and if he was a minister. Thank you, Helen West --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

Is this perhaps the Edward Payne who is discussed in The Paynes of Virginia on pages 235-238? He was a prominent member of the community - vestryman, Justice, church warden, sheriff, etc. b. 18 Nov 1726 in Westmoreland Co.; married Anne Holland Conyers 27 Feb 1749/50 in Overwharton Parish Stafford Co; d. 17 May 1806 in Fayette Co., KY. Lived in Prince William Co. a few miles south of what is now Fairfax Court House, which in 1742 became a part of Fairfax Co. Bought and sold land fairly often over the years. 1772 and 1777 he bought land in Loudoun Co. though continuing to reside in Fairfax Co. 1778 he and his wife deeded to their son Henry the land in Loudoun Co. that they bought in 1772. 1785 he and his wife sold... to Coleman Brown 206 ac. in Loudoun. He and his family at once moved to Kentucky. I don't know if this could be the same person or not. I only have ever seen one Edward Payne listed in the early Fairfax tax records, though. In 1782 he's in the list of John Gibson and a Sampson Turley is in the same list (only Turley I see in the entire county). In 1785 Edward Payne is in the Fairfax tax list of William Payne (his brother, I believe). I did not find any Turleys in this list. I know this Edward is frequently mentioned in the Fairfax Co. Road Order book also. Hope this helps, Brenda Payne Rose

While we are on subject of Payne in Fairfax, who might this Edward be for certain in the following deed? My interest is in "Johnymoore creek" land and Turley relationships. Edward Payne purchased 45 acres prior to 1777 from John Turley March 17, 1777 purchased 110 acres from Ignatius Turley and Rachel wife John Waugh of Stafford County (John Waugh. Jrs.) by his last will and testament November 6, 1742 devised unto John and Thomas Monk his lnds in Prince William County lying on the branches and runs of Popeshead and Johnnymore. Thomas Monk and Margaret his wife sold 8 September 1762 to Paul Turley 450 acres. Paul Turley devised unto his sons Ignatius, John and Paul. Ignatius Turley and Rachel his wife sold 110 acres 17 March 1777 to Edward Payne. Sarah Turley, widow of Paul, and John and Paul Turley sold 24 March 1777 to Alexander Henderson for 295 pounds current money of Virginia 295 acres. John Turley had sold 45 acres to Edward Payne before 24 march 1777. (Fairfax Deeds M:290 and L:243)

Murray Payne father Ewell Armistead Payne b 28 Feb 1862, Fauquier Co., VA wife Susan Grandfather Armistead Payne, wife Betty Lipscomb GrGrandfather James Payne wife Ann Pannill Nothing written in stone but may have clues pjd 4/23/06 On Apr 23, 2006, at 6:20 AM, Kathie Saunders wrote: > Looking for further information on a Murray Payne and a Harvey Payne. > > Murray Payne married Grace F. Saunders about 1913. Grace was born > April 30, 1892 and according to the 1930 Census, Fairfax Co., VA, > Murray Payne was 40 years old, born in VA, with both parents born > in VA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SBC.2ACI/669 Message Board Post: I'm looking for the obit for Mr. Mulford Smith of Fairfax City. 24 Jul 1991 but I don't know what newspaper it would have been in. Also, I would like to hear from any descendents of Mulford. The correct Mulford I am looking for, his father was also Mulford Smith b. c. 1890 OH, lived in PA, and I believe Mulford b.1915 may have had a son also named Mulford. thnx, melissa springer robards

This appears to be your Murray Payne in Fauquier Co Virginia 1900 Census. 1900 United States Federal Census Record Name:Murray Payne Home in 1900:Scott, Fauquier, Virginia Age:9 Estimated birth year:abt 1891 Birthplace:Virginia Race:White Relationship to head-of-house:Son Occupation: (My transcription per view) Dewlling 158 Visit 158 Payne, Ewell b 1862 Va head married 17 years - both parents b VA age 38 Payne, Susie b 1865 Va married 17 years - both parents b VA age 34 Payne, Emma b May 1886 b Va daughter (all VA VA VA) age 14 Payne, Herbert b June 1888 b Va son age 12 Payne, Murray b June 1893 or 2 VA son age 9 Payne, Leanna? b July 1899 VA daughter age 7/12 Kinses Edward? b 1879 servent farm labor age 21 Payne, Gertrude b July 1895 daughter age 5 Payne, Ewell, b Sept 1898 son age 2 *********************************************************** Ancestry.com transcription Exact Search Results - 1900 United States Federal Census You searched for Payne Refine your search Ewell A PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1862 Virginia WhiteHead Susie PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1866 Virginia WhiteWife Erva PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1886 Virginia WhiteDaughter Herbert PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1888 Virginia WhiteSon Murray PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1891 Virginia WhiteSon age 9 Genevra PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1899 Virginia WhiteDaughter Edward Kines? servent b 1879 age 21 Gertrude PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1892 Virginia WhiteDaughter Bertha PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1894 Virginia WhiteDaughter Ewell PayneScott, Fauquier, Virginiaabt 1898 Virginia WhiteSon

Looking for further information on a Murray Payne and a Harvey Payne. Murray Payne married Grace F. Saunders about 1913. Grace was born April 30, 1892 and according to the 1930 Census, Fairfax Co., VA, Murray Payne was 40 years old, born in VA, with both parents born in VA. In another family line, I have a Harvey Payne. Harvey married Elsie I. Wollett, born July 1891 in MD. According to the 1920 Census, DC, Harvey Payne was age 39, born in VA, with both parents born in VA. I am not certain if these two Payne men were born in Fairfax Co., VA, but would love to hear from anyone who might have information.

I live in the West Palm Beach area and would be glad to do some research for your Miller connection. We have a very good genealogy library here, if you would tell me what you specifically want to know. Ginger

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller/Saunders Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SBC.2ACI/668 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Ray Daniel Miller. According to his WWI draft registration card he was born Feb. 9, 1892 in Bridgewater, VA and was living in Oakton, VA at the time of the draft. Ray Miller married Marjorie Saunders about 1917. Marjorie was born Aug. 11, 1899 and died Feb. 09, 1975 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL. It appears that Ray and Marjorie moved to West Palm Beach Co., FL sometime between the 1920 and 1930 Census. Marjorie's death certificate states that she was a widow. Please contact me at ksaunders00@verizon.net should you have information on this family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gibson, Parker, Howard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SBC.2ACI/667 Message Board Post: I don't normally post to this website, but for anyone interested in learning more about a newly registered historical cemetery, which may contain the remains of emancipated African Americans from the 1800s, you will want to read this article on the Gibson Parker Cemetery, which is located at the intersection of Guinea Road and Little River Turnpike on the edge of Fairfax, VA. In case the link doesn't work, it's from The Connection Newspapers, entitled, "Historic Cemetery Halts Road Project -- Guinea Road Cemetery may be eligible for National Register of Historic Places." By Lauren Glendenning April 20, 2006 http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=64527&paper=61&cat=104 I do not have any further information on this cemetery and am not related to these surnames.