Photographer’s Note
The first person ever buried on the grounds which would become Arlington National Cemetery. She was a cousin of Mary Lee Fitzhugh Custis, wife of George Washington Parke Custis, the builder of Arlington. She died in 1828 and buried on the estate in what would become Section 45.
Grave stone inscription:
In the memory of Mrs. Mary Randolph, Her intrinsic worth needs no eulogium. The deceased was born
The 9th of August, 1762 at Amphill near Richmond, Virginia And died the 23rd of January 1828 In Washington City a victim to maternal love and duty.
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Copyright: Michael Porterfield (mporterf)
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(403) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-10-31
- Categories: Ceremony
- Camera: CANON EOS 40D, Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Arlington National Cemetery [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-11-07 7:03
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