Near Clifford in Amherst County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Grave of Patrick Henry’s Mother
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 9, 2011
1. Grave of Patrick Henry’s Mother Marker
Erected 1932 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number R-60.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1784.
Location. 37° 38.135′ N, 79° 1.288′ W. Marker is near Clifford, Virginia, in Amherst County. Marker is on Patrick Henry Highway (Virginia Route 151) north of Winton Road (County Route 736), on the right when traveling north. Marker is just before the entrance to the Winton Country Club. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifford VA 24533, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Reverend Robert Rose (approx. 0.3 miles away); Action at Tye River (approx. 3.6 miles away); Old Milepost (approx. 3.8 miles away); Thomas "Tom" Nelson Burford (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Amherst County Bateau / The Thornhill Wagon (approx. 3.8 miles away);
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Regarding Grave of Patrick Henry’s Mother. She died at her home, Winton, which still stands, now the Winton Golf Course Manor House.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 9, 2011
2. Grave of Patrick Henry’s Mother Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 9, 2011
3. The nearby grove of trees to the west, mentioned in the marker text
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2018
4. Winton Cemetery (site of Grave of Patrick Henry’s Mother)
The small Winton Cemetery contains burials dating from 1784-1889. There are twenty-six known burials marked with stone, both upright and table stone. It is located to the west and behind the Winton manor house on the grounds of the Winton Country Club, near the 15th tee. The brick wall surrounding the cemetery was erected in 1969 and contains the gate from nearby St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The Winton Cemetery is not clearly visible from the highway (where the marker is located).
The first burial was that of Sarah Winston Syme Henry (1710-1784). She was the mother of patriot and orator, Patrick Henry.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2018
5. Sarah Winston Henry's Headstone (located roughly in the center of Winton Cemetery)
Mother of
Patrick Henry
Died in 1784
Erected by her descendants
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 7, 2018
6. Sarah Winston Henry's Headstone (wide view; sunbeam coincidentally falling on headstone)
Sarah resided at Winton with her daughter, Jane, and her family. Jane Henry (1738-1819) married Col. Samuel Meredith (1732-1808). Sarah was much admired by Col. Meredith. In the center of the cemetery one finds the grave of Col. Meredith at the feet of Sarah. He stated, at her funeral, "When I die, lay my body at the feet of the deeply venerate and beloved mother of my wife."
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,581 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 8, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
