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ChurchesStarting with Captain Thomas, the Graves Family has built many places of worship. Some of the oldest English churches in America were built by the family.
The righteous will inherit the land, and dwell in it forever. Psalms 37:29
Credit Line: Thanks to Old Fashion Clip Art, used with permission.
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The Forks of Elkhorn ChurchEstablished June 7, 1788 by Reverend Wm. Hickman. Some of the early members were Benjamin Graves and family, John D. Graves and family and some members of the family of Richard Cole. Source early church records and "The Forks of Elkhorn Church " by Ermina Jett Darnell.
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Hungars Church (Front View)From the official court records we learn the following;
At a court held at Accomack, Virginia 14th September 1635. At this court Mr. William Cotton minister presented an order of court from James City for the building of a parsonage house upon the Glebe land which is by this board referred to be ordered by the Vestry, and because there have here to fore been no formal vestry, nor vestrymen appointed. We have from this present day appointed to be vestrymen these whose names are underwritten,
William Cotton Minister and Captain Thomas Graves And we do further order that this first meeting of the said vestrymen shall be on the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel being the 29th day of September. The meeting was held as ordered, the following is a transcript from that meeting "It is agreed by this Vestry that a parsonage house should be built upon the glebe land by Christyde next and that the said house shall be forty feet long and eight feet wide and nine feet to the wall plates and that there shall be a chimney at each end of the house and upon each side of the chimney a room, one for a study, the other for a buttery also a pertition near the midst of the house with an entry with two doors, one to go in the kitchen the other into the chamber. It is agreed that the now churcwardens shall hereby have power to agree with workmen for the building of the said house. According to church records this the third building on this site. This building dates to at least 1742. There is a church cemetery near the churches back wall with many well preserved headstones.
For additional information on Reverend William Cotton please visit www.colonialclergy.org/williamcotton and our sister site www.hungarschurch.com
Hungars Church (Side View)
As the colonists ventured from the fort at Jamestown this was one of the areas chosen to start another settlement away from the fort. This group was called Smythe's Hundred and led by Captain Thomas Graves and Walter Shelly. As they could not travel back to the fort at Jamestown to worship they built their own place.
The little colony lived on the eastern shore at Accomack, Virginia where it was easier to defend against attacks by the Indians as well as receive supplies by ship.
Finding it difficult to travel from the shore to the church we find the following records.
At a Vestry held at Accomack 20th day of May 1636. Having taken into consideration the remote living of the members of this Parish from the Church, It is agreed that all such persons as live at the old plantation from the land of Mrs. Graves unto the head of the old plantation creek and that they shall bring bodies to be buried on one part of the land of Wm. Blower where Wm. Berryman liveth and likewise they shall give notice unto the minister and provide convenient means for his coming to bury the dead. Which whosoever shall refuse such decent and Chrisianlike burial that then they are to stand the censure of this vestry.
This may have been the creation of one the first formal cemeteries in this country.
As the colonists ventured from the fort at Jamestown this was one of the areas chosen to start another settlement away from the fort. This group was called Smythe's Hundred and led by Captain Thomas Graves and Walter Shelly. As they could not travel back to the fort at Jamestown to worship they built their own place.
The little colony lived on the eastern shore at Accomack, Virginia where it was easier to defend against attacks by the Indians as well as receive supplies by ship.
Finding it difficult to travel from the shore to the church we find the following records.
At a Vestry held at Accomack 20th day of May 1636. Having taken into consideration the remote living of the members of this Parish from the Church, It is agreed that all such persons as live at the old plantation from the land of Mrs. Graves unto the head of the old plantation creek and that they shall bring bodies to be buried on one part of the land of Wm. Blower where Wm. Berryman liveth and likewise they shall give notice unto the minister and provide convenient means for his coming to bury the dead. Which whosoever shall refuse such decent and Chrisianlike burial that then they are to stand the censure of this vestry.
This may have been the creation of one the first formal cemeteries in this country.
Lindsay's Station (Stamping Ground Kentucky)
Historical Marker remembering the site of Lindsay's Station.
Historical Marker remembering the site of Lindsay's Station.
Lindsay's Station (Stamping Ground Kentucky)
Homesite of Anthony Lindsay in Scott County it was built around 1790, an early watering hole for weary travelers migrating to Kentucky. It is famous as the place where Robert Salee James and Zerelda Cole (Parents of Frank and Jesse James) were married.
Homesite of Anthony Lindsay in Scott County it was built around 1790, an early watering hole for weary travelers migrating to Kentucky. It is famous as the place where Robert Salee James and Zerelda Cole (Parents of Frank and Jesse James) were married.
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A Front view of the Old Waits Place (1946)A front view of the Old Waits Place. The former site of Cole's Bad Inn which burned in the Winter of 1811. The Waits Place was built on this site. It burned in 1956.
Credit Line: Special thanks to Mrs Freida Wheatley for these photo's. Mrs. Wheatley was born in this house.
Spring House at Cole's Bad Inn
One of only two remaining buildings at "Coles Bad Inn", this was the Spring House on what was known as Cole's Branch.
One of only two remaining buildings at "Coles Bad Inn", this was the Spring House on what was known as Cole's Branch.
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The Cole Place
A view of the spring house and the out-kitchen from the family burying ground on the hilltop. Records indicate the family farm of Benjamin Graves and then his son Nelson Graves adjoined the Cole Place. The farm near Midway KY is now called the Parish Farm.
Sally Cole married Benjamin Graves, she was the sister of Richard Cole Jr.
(Grandfather of Frank & Jesse James ).
A view of the spring house and the out-kitchen from the family burying ground on the hilltop. Records indicate the family farm of Benjamin Graves and then his son Nelson Graves adjoined the Cole Place. The farm near Midway KY is now called the Parish Farm.
Sally Cole married Benjamin Graves, she was the sister of Richard Cole Jr.
(Grandfather of Frank & Jesse James ).
Out Kitchen at Cole's Bad Inn
The old homeplace "Cole's Bad Inn" burned in 1811, this out-kitchen and the Spring House are all that remain. Zerelda Cole James and her husband the Reverend Robert Sallee James occupied the building for a time.
The old homeplace "Cole's Bad Inn" burned in 1811, this out-kitchen and the Spring House are all that remain. Zerelda Cole James and her husband the Reverend Robert Sallee James occupied the building for a time.
The Black Horse Tavern
Tavern owned by Richard Cole Jr., the famous Black Horse Tavern. The second family tavern after Cole's Bad Inn was destroyed by fire in 1811. This was a famous watering hole for many of Kentucky's politicians. The tavern, like Coles Bad Inn, had a dubious reputation.
This was the site of the murder of Amos Cole.
(See the Frankfort Argus Newspaper in the Cole's Bad Inn Section)
Tavern owned by Richard Cole Jr., the famous Black Horse Tavern. The second family tavern after Cole's Bad Inn was destroyed by fire in 1811. This was a famous watering hole for many of Kentucky's politicians. The tavern, like Coles Bad Inn, had a dubious reputation.
This was the site of the murder of Amos Cole.
(See the Frankfort Argus Newspaper in the Cole's Bad Inn Section)
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Graves Tavern StandListed on the National Register of Historic Places FORT SPRING: (Fayette): (Versailles, Lexington West). This predominantly black hamlet with extinct post office is midway between Lexington and Versailles, just off US 60 and some 3 miles West of Lexington's New Circle Rd. The Old Versailles Turnpike Road from Lexington to Versailles went thru gentle rolling bluegrass farmland until it came to the hilltop at Fort Springs. At this point the roadway went headlong downhill all the way to the waters of South Elkhorn Creek.
The Homestead of Thomas and Mary Graves
The old homestead sits about three fourths of a mile east of Chaplin KY on Hwy. 62 behind the Victorian mansion of the Houchins Brothers. The old home place is about one fourth of a mile east of the Old Methodist Cemetery.
The old homestead sits about three fourths of a mile east of Chaplin KY on Hwy. 62 behind the Victorian mansion of the Houchins Brothers. The old home place is about one fourth of a mile east of the Old Methodist Cemetery.
Home of Thomas Bushrod Graves
The former homestead of William Heavenhill (Circa 1820)who is the namesake of the worlds largest independent distiller of Bourbon. The home was puchased by Thomas Bushrod Graves (Son of Thomas S. Graves) from the estate of Willam Heavenhill. This beautiful old home is in Bardstown Kentucy and is a residence to this day. The old Heavenhill cemetery resides nearby on the grounds of Heavenhill Distllery.
The former homestead of William Heavenhill (Circa 1820)who is the namesake of the worlds largest independent distiller of Bourbon. The home was puchased by Thomas Bushrod Graves (Son of Thomas S. Graves) from the estate of Willam Heavenhill. This beautiful old home is in Bardstown Kentucy and is a residence to this day. The old Heavenhill cemetery resides nearby on the grounds of Heavenhill Distllery.
James Edgar Graves Second Home (Laurel Mississippi)
J.E. Graves's House in Laurel Mississippi (circa 1909 ) . The second home of J.E. Graves. The old homestead is no more and a water tower now marks the spot.
J.E. Graves's House in Laurel Mississippi (circa 1909 ) . The second home of J.E. Graves. The old homestead is no more and a water tower now marks the spot.
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J.E. Graves's HouseThis was J.E.'s first homestead in Newton County Mississippi, the people shown are Wm. Cleveland Strahan, Armetta Williamson Strahan,the children are Clifton And Clois. Sarah Graves married James Strahan, this was her brother in law. The house was circa 1870. J.E. fathered fourteen children, twelve living to be adults.
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Historical Marker for the Forks of Elkhorn ChurchBenjamin Graves and family were said to be early members of this church as shown by the church rolls.
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Mt. Carmel Baptist ChurchMt. Carmel Baptist Church was started in 1849, they still hold services to this day. My second Great Grandmother Mary Emma Graves was the second burial in the church cemetery in 1874. Benjamin F. Graves and wife Elizabeth Newton Graves are buried beside her.
Graves Chappel, Graves Mill, Virginia
Graves Chapel and Post Office, Graves Mill Virginia. This little church near Syria Virginia was built in 1883 near the mill of Thomas Graves of Culpeper County Virginia. Thus, the place name became Graves Mill, Virginia.
It sits near Graves Mountain Lodge still owned by the Graves Family.
Graves Chapel and Post Office, Graves Mill Virginia. This little church near Syria Virginia was built in 1883 near the mill of Thomas Graves of Culpeper County Virginia. Thus, the place name became Graves Mill, Virginia.
It sits near Graves Mountain Lodge still owned by the Graves Family.
Alabama Methodist Church (Weldon Louisiana)
Historic Alabama Methodist Church, established in 1895 in Weldon, Louisiana. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Alabama Methodist Church, established in 1895 in Weldon, Louisiana. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Nelson County Courthouse (BardstownKentucky)One of the oldest settlements as travelers moved west was Bardstown. It remains a viable hub of activity to this day. The old courthouse a source of pride and beauty has been replaced by a new facility.
Alabama Methodist Church Historic Register
Marker on the front of the Alabama Methodist Church. This beautiful old country church no longer holds services. A local group was formed to preserve and restore the old structure. Many prominent families are buried in the church cemetery.
Marker on the front of the Alabama Methodist Church. This beautiful old country church no longer holds services. A local group was formed to preserve and restore the old structure. Many prominent families are buried in the church cemetery.
Springfield Home of Thomas Graves of Spotsylvania
Home of Thomas Graves (5th) of Spotslyvania Virginia. Built on the waters of Little Rocky Creek, it once had the family mill. There was a family burying ground on the farm that exists no more. There have only been six owners since the house was constucted about 1742, the last two were brothers.
This was likely a log structure that has been covered over by modern shiplap.
Home of Thomas Graves (5th) of Spotslyvania Virginia. Built on the waters of Little Rocky Creek, it once had the family mill. There was a family burying ground on the farm that exists no more. There have only been six owners since the house was constucted about 1742, the last two were brothers.
This was likely a log structure that has been covered over by modern shiplap.
Home of Asa Graves
This is a photo of the home of Asa Graves. He was the son of Thomas Graves of Culpeper Virginia. The old home place was destoyed by fire after his death and the present house was built over the remains. Asa Graves was a Doctor of Medicine and prominent land owner in the Wolftown area.
This is a photo of the home of Asa Graves. He was the son of Thomas Graves of Culpeper Virginia. The old home place was destoyed by fire after his death and the present house was built over the remains. Asa Graves was a Doctor of Medicine and prominent land owner in the Wolftown area.
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Graves Mill
A photo of Graves Mill near Syria Virginia. The mill was built by Thomas Graves of Culpeper in the late 1700's. The area still retains the name of Graves Mill, Virginia. There is an effort to get this historic site placed on the National Register.
A photo of Graves Mill near Syria Virginia. The mill was built by Thomas Graves of Culpeper in the late 1700's. The area still retains the name of Graves Mill, Virginia. There is an effort to get this historic site placed on the National Register.
The Pisgah Church
This beautiful old church was constructed in 1812. Situated in area near Fort Springs just off what was once the Lexington to Versailles turnpike road, it has the gravesites of no less than seven of America's Revolutionary Soldiers
This beautiful old church was constructed in 1812. Situated in area near Fort Springs just off what was once the Lexington to Versailles turnpike road, it has the gravesites of no less than seven of America's Revolutionary Soldiers
