18 Oct 2017 Warrenton, VA
Tombstone of Captain John Ball 1742-1806
Members of the CMM worked with members of the Fauquier Court House Chapter DAR to clean up the grave of Captain John Ball and the cemetery where his body lies. Captain Ball is a second cousin of George Washington and also served on Washington's staff during the Revolution. Ball was also a captain of the Fauquier County Militia. The cemetery where his grave lies is just south of Warrnton, immediately to the west of US29. President Jerry Hubbard led the CMM work party. After the work was done a picnic lunch was served.
Access to the cemetery was over a neighbor's land. That neighbor, Ric Jenkins, takes very good care of the access route, and does some maintance to the cemetery himself. Ric has nearly completed his application to join the SAR and the CMM.
Access to the cemetery was over a neighbor's land. That neighbor, Ric Jenkins, takes very good care of the access route, and does some maintance to the cemetery himself. Ric has nearly completed his application to join the SAR and the CMM.
Before the clean-up.
Part of the work party, left to right, Bill Schwetke, Ric Jenkins, Jerry Hubbard.
After the clean-up.
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