Fredericksburg Cemetery

Fredericksburg Cemetery Historic cemetery in Fredericksburg, Virginia The original iron and stone entrance gate, although no longer used, still stands facing William Street.

AKA City Cemetery, not the same as Confederate Cemetery

The City Cemetery was established in 1844 by the Fredericksburg Cemetery Company. The cemetery faces William Street, its east side adjacent to Washington Avenue, and its rear in line with what is now Amelia Street. The current entrance to the cemetery is on Washington Avenue, through the gate of the adjoining Confederate Cemetery. The City C

emetery provides the final resting place for many of Fredericksburgโ€™s most notable and influential citizens, including former mayors, civic and business leaders, educators, professionals, religious leaders, and soldiers. While the cemeteryโ€™s primary purpose now is the preservation of the memory of those whose lives have enriched Fredericksburg for generations, it remains active, hosting a handful of interments each year. The Fredericksburg Cemetery Company, a non-profit corporation, owns and maintains the property, and can be contacted at [email protected], or P.O. Box 7643, Fredericksburg, VA 22404

Today we recognize a German immigrant, a Grocer, a Lodge member, a Confederate soldier, all one man born on this day 200...
05/30/2026

Today we recognize a German immigrant, a Grocer, a Lodge member, a Confederate soldier, all one man born on this day 200 years ago. Jacob Baumann died at only 35 years of age, of fever, early in the Civil War.

His gravestone is inscribed in German.

A link to his Findagrave memorial in the comments.

05/15/2026

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On this date 100 years ago, Eugene and Janie Garrison Haislip welcomed baby David to their family, joining 15-month-old ...
05/14/2026

On this date 100 years ago, Eugene and Janie Garrison Haislip welcomed baby David to their family, joining 15-month-old big brother Eugene Jr. Sadly, little David wouldn't live beyond his childhood. He died months before his 6th birthday (and days before his brother's 7th birthday) from Chronic Encephalitis, from which he had suffered for most of his young life.

Little David lies in an unmarked grave. This is in an area that notes tell us once was planted with shrubery along the wall, but by the time of young David's death the shrubs must have been gone, as there are numerous children and babies in graves too small for adults, all from the same time period.

We continue to look for spaces that might not be large enough for adult caskets, but which are suitable for the interment of ashes. If you are interested in purchasing a space, please contact the Cemetery.

Our local law enforcement is working on a situation that occurred last week. Sadly the confusion between the Fredericksb...
05/11/2026

Our local law enforcement is working on a situation that occurred last week. Sadly the confusion between the Fredericksburg Cemetery and the Confederate Cemetery continues ๐Ÿ˜•

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The individual pictured is a person of interest in an investigation involving larceny and vandalism at the Fredericksburg City Cemetery/Confederate Cemetery. On May 6, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the pictured individual allegedly stole and vandalized floral arrangements at the Fredericksburg cemeteries.

Report #: 2026-002152

If you can identify the suspect, contact the police at 540-373-3122. To make an anonymous tip, text โ€œ847-411โ€ and text โ€œFPDtipโ€ followed by your tip. Or, download the free FPD Tip app available for Android and iPhones. To download the app, search โ€œFPD Tipโ€ in the Google or iTunes App Store.

Today we remember a man who died exactly 100 years ago. Harrison Carter Honey was 68 years old, but was notable for havi...
05/08/2026

Today we remember a man who died exactly 100 years ago. Harrison Carter Honey was 68 years old, but was notable for having attended Sunday School at the Fredericksburg Baptist Church for 58 years, interrupted only one Sunday when his mother had just died the night before. This record was not only noted in his obituary, but in a news article in 1912 as well.

Link to his FindaGrave memorial in comments! โฌ‡โฌ‡

05/02/2026

Todah we remember Mrs. Carrie Todd Howard Ferneyhough, who died exactly 100 years ago. She had lived a long life, raising 5 children on a farm in Stafford County, after she had been raised on a farm deep in Spotsylvania County. She moved to Fredericksburg late in life to live with her son. She was visiting another son in Richmond when she fell ill and soon succumbed.

The Ferneyhough's were a large family, and I believe there are still descendants in the area. If you know them, ask them to reach out to us about available burial spaces!

Do you have family buried with us? We may have spaces available for you as well, stay connected with us by emailing [email protected]

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6306425/carrie_todd-ferneyhough

04/29/2026

Today we remember Dr. James Henry Roy, who our records show as born in 1826, exact date unknown (some records suggest he was born in 1824). He died on this day in 1889. He was a pharmacist. While we don't (yet?) know his father's profession, his grandfather was a Doctor in Caroline County. His wife's family was full of medical professionals, her father being Dr. Robert Wellford, at one time Surgeon General of the United States under George Washington.
The Roys had only three children, and no grandchildren.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6004981/james_henry-roy

Today we remember a Confederate veteran who died on this day 100 years ago. Wallace Norman Tansill served in the Cavalry...
04/22/2026

Today we remember a Confederate veteran who died on this day 100 years ago. Wallace Norman Tansill served in the Cavalry during the Civil War, and like many returning veterans today, became a police officer. Although born in Prince William County, after the war he settled in Fredericksburg and married a local woman, or perhaps she is the reason he settled here. Together they had seven children.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8177225/wallace_norman-tansill

Son of Samuel and Theodosia Norman Tansill (died in 1894). Company H, (Mosby's) 43rd Regiment Partisan Cavalry, Dept. of Northern Virginia, C.S.A. Residence: Brentsville, Prince William County, VA.; 20 years old; 5'8, fair complexion, dark hair, dark eyes. Enlisted (date unknown), he was mustered in...

Today we remember Lucy Dunaway Ninde, who died on this day 100 years ago. Mrs. Ninde had 9 children in 16 years. One die...
04/21/2026

Today we remember Lucy Dunaway Ninde, who died on this day 100 years ago. Mrs. Ninde had 9 children in 16 years. One died in infancy and might well be buried in the Fredericksburg Cemetery but is not included in the re-created records. Another died at only 8 years old, of rabies from a horrific dog-bite.

While her children were young, her name appears many times in the local newspaper as a noted violinist.
She was a violin teacher, a performer, and even in charge of a local "Ladies String Band" comprised of 14 young women playing violins, violas, guitars, a cello, an alto horn and a glockenspiel!

She died in Asheville, North Carolina, where she likely was seeking treatment or relief from tuberculosis, from which she died. She was only 57 years old.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6289304/lucy_clara-ninde

Daughter of Rev. T. S. Dunaway. Wife of Eugege C. Ninde, Sr Mother of nine children.

Here's a BIG THANK YOU to the 47 volunteers who showed up for our recent Cemetery Clean-up day! Scouts from Troop 170, N...
04/20/2026

Here's a BIG THANK YOU to the 47 volunteers who showed up for our recent Cemetery Clean-up day! Scouts from Troop 170, National Honor Society members from Mountain View High School, Rappahannock Rotarians and City Cemetery Board members joined forces to bag up 62 bags of leaves plus innumerable piles of sticks and branches. The Shed got a good cleaning out and re-organizing and a lot of ivy got pulled. It's great to have a strong community helping preserve this community treasure!

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Corner Of William Street And Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

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