- Joined
- Jul 19, 2016
- Location
- Spotsylvania Virginia
I have a question concerning slave cemeteries.
Can anyone tell me - or what is the general consensus on naming slave cemeteries? Were most just called “slave cemetery “ or were they generally named after the “master” sir name.... I.e. The (“master sir name) Slave Cemetery?
My particular interest is Mississippi. I know of several here in Virginia and all are just known as “slave cemetery “ even in instances where the cemeteries are in close proximity of the main house and known owners sir name.
Thank you in advance for your input.
Can anyone tell me - or what is the general consensus on naming slave cemeteries? Were most just called “slave cemetery “ or were they generally named after the “master” sir name.... I.e. The (“master sir name) Slave Cemetery?
My particular interest is Mississippi. I know of several here in Virginia and all are just known as “slave cemetery “ even in instances where the cemeteries are in close proximity of the main house and known owners sir name.
Thank you in advance for your input.