Hume in Fauquier County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish
Photographed By John Kilday, September 22, 2023
1. The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish Marker
Inscription.
The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish. . Leeds Parish was formed in 1769 largely within the Manor of Leeds, and estate that Thomas, 6th Lord Fairfax, carved out of his Northern Neck Proprietary and named for his birthplace, Leeds Castle in England. The parish's first rector was the Rev. James Thomson, who lived in the household of Thomas Marshall and tutored his son, John Marshall, later Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Bishop William Meade consecrated the Gothic Revival parish church here in 1842. Interred in the cemetery is James M.M. Ambler, U.S. Navy surgeon, who perished in Siberia while attempting to save his colleagues during the ill-fated expedition of the USS Jeannette to the Artic in 1881.
Leeds Parish was formed in 1769 largely within the Manor of Leeds, and estate that Thomas, 6th Lord Fairfax, carved out of his Northern Neck Proprietary and named for his birthplace, Leeds Castle in England. The parish's first rector was the Rev. James Thomson, who lived in the household of Thomas Marshall and tutored his son, John Marshall, later Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Bishop William Meade consecrated the Gothic Revival parish church here in 1842. Interred in the cemetery is James M.M. Ambler, U.S. Navy surgeon, who perished in Siberia while attempting to save his colleagues during the ill-fated expedition of the USS Jeannette to the Artic in 1881.
Erected 2020 by Virginia Department of Historical Resources. (Marker Number FF 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 38° 51.027′ N, 77° 59.782′ W. Marker is in Hume, Virginia, in Fauquier County. Marker can be reached from Leeds Manor Road, 0.2 miles north of Leeds Chapel Lane, on the right when traveling north. Located off the road with accessible parking. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4346 Leeds Manor Rd, Hume VA 22639, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2023, by John Kilday of Warrenton, Virginia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2023, by John Kilday of Warrenton, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
