Tinbridge Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel Brice (Bryce)
August 14, 2021
1. Samuel Brice (Bryce) Marker
"Death of a Worthy Colored Man. — A very worthy and respectable colored man named Samuel Brice, residing on Twelfth Street, died yesterday morning, aged 55 years. The deceased bore a good character, and was well thought of in the community. At the commencement of the war he went out with the Lynchburg Home Guard, April 22nd, 1861, and served the company faithfully till the close of the struggle. His remains will be interred to-day."
From: Lynchburg News. March 19, 1881
"Samuel Bryce, a colored man, aged 55, who died yesterday, will be burned this afternoon in the Soldier's Cemetery. He was devoted to the South and served her faithfully throughout the war. The expenses of the funeral to-day will be borne by the members of the 11th Virginia regiment."
From: The Virginian. March 19, 1881
The exact location of his grave is unknown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1881.
Location. 37° 24.926′ N, 79° 9.419′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker can be reached from Taylor Street, 0.2 miles north of 4th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Silas Green (here, next to this marker); Lynchburg’s Confederate Surgeons (here, next to this marker); Lynchburg, Virginia (here, next to this marker); The Confederate Section (here, next to this marker); Crippled Corps and V.M.I. Cadets Form Inner Defenses in Old City Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Lucy Mina Otey and the Ladie’s Relief Hospital (here, next to this marker); Women of Lynchburg's Confederate Hospitals (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Smallpox Memorial (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
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