Hughes Cemetery AKA Military Cemetary
located on Waller Farm at Keslers Cross Lanes
Submitted by: Nancy Hopkins
MARKERS READ:
Camble, John, 2nd Lt. Pa.Mil. Rev War., d. 18 May 1840
Camble, Nancy Hughes, no dates
Hamilton, John, Q. M. 11 Va. Regt., Rev War, d. Sept 1818, age 71 yrs
Hamilton, Rebecca d. 5 Sept 1811, age 51 yrs
Herein lies:
John Camble, 2nd Lt. PA, Flying Camp, born 1758 and his wife, Nancy Hughes
John Campbell's DAR# is: 409635 for relatives that wish to join the Daughters of the American Revolution
Thomas Hughes, Pvt. VA, Capt. Smith's Augusta Militia, and wife Elizabeth Foster.
Thomas Hughes DAR# is: 319593
John Hamilton, Col. Morgan's 11th VA Regiment of Foot, and wife Rebecca Lafferty.
These pioneers were instrumental in establishing Nicholas County in April of 1818 in John Hamilton's home. Several relatives and friends are also buried in this old cemetery.
Mr. Waller tends the cemetery behind his home and asks that visitors sign his guestbook as a courtesy.
External Link | Hughes (Military) Cemetery Photos |