Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Wagener
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006
1. Wagener Marker
Inscription.
Wagener. . The remains from 29 graves were brought here from the Wagener family cemetery at Stisted, their plantation on the Occoquan River near Colchester. The Second Peter Wagener (1717–1774), Clerk of the Fairfax County Court (1752–1772), served as a Vestryman and Church Warden of Truro Parish. His son Peter (1744–1798) succeeded him in both these Parish and County Offices and was Clerk of the Vestry (1781–1785). The tombstone of the younger Wagener, a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, was moved here by the Fairfax County Chapter of the D.A.R. in 1974.
The remains from 29 graves were brought here from the Wagener family cemetery at Stisted, their plantation on the Occoquan River near Colchester. The Second Peter Wagener (1717–1774), Clerk of the Fairfax County Court (1752–1772), served as a Vestryman and Church Warden of Truro Parish. His son Peter (1744–1798) succeeded him in both these Parish and County Offices and was Clerk of the Vestry (1781–1785). The tombstone of the younger Wagener, a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War, was moved here by the Fairfax County Chapter of the D.A.R. in 1974.
Location. 38° 42.538′ N, 77° 11.618′ W. Marker is in Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) near Telegraph Road and Old Colchester Road (County Route 611). County Route 611 changes name at this intersection from Telegraph Road to Old Colchester Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton VA 22079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking
More about this marker. Marker is on the grounds of Pohick Church, behind the church.
Regarding Wagener. The port town of Colchester on the Occoquan River a few miles from here was founded on Dr. Peter Wagener's land, and he was a Vestryman of Truro Parish.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006
2. Marker and Two of the Moved Gravestones
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006
3. Mary E. Lee Gravestone
In memory of Mary E. Lee, wife of Daniel C. Lee. Born 1807. Died Nov. 20, 1870
Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 25, 2006
4. Elizabeth Frazier Gravestone
In memory of Elizabeth Frazier who departed this life April 1st in the year of our Lord 1834 in the 37 year of her age. May she rest in peace.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,491 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.