Cemeteries
Information about Cemeteries in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1868-11-14, Richmond Dispatch; Chickahominy river bridge on Mechanicsvill turnpike collapses under the weight of a “big gun” that was to have been mounted at the Cold Harbor National Cemetery
1869-04-03, Boston Traveller; long and detailed account of a visit to Richmond. Particular emphasis on Belle Isle, Libby Prison, Castle Thunder and the Cold Harbor battlefield.
1869-05-11, Richmond Dispatch; Oakwood Memorial Association to investigate the claims of unburied dead at Malvern Hill and Fort Harrison
1869-05-14, Richmond Dispatch; Oakwood Memorial Assocition is making arrangements for the neglected dead at Fort Harrison and Malvern Hill to be buried at Oakwood – money needed
1869-05-21, Richmond Dispatch; owner of Malvern Hill forcefully denies unburied dead on the actual Malvern Hill property – blames Crew farm instead
1869-05-24, Richmond Dispatch; more details on the unburied dead at Malvern Hill – reports are exaggerated
1869-10-14, Richmond Dispatch; statement of number of dead in various National Cemeteries in Virginia
1871-01-25, Richmond Dispatch; obituary of Dr. John Minge, formerly of Chimborazo Hospital
1871-08-05, Richmond Dispatch; Augustus Barry, superintendent of the Cold Harbor National Cemetery and Medal of Honor recipient, dies at the keeper’s house
1871-08-12, Richmond Dispatch; description of a visit to the Cold Harbor and Gaines’ Mill battlefields. Describes earthworks vanishing, and the Cold Harbor National Cemetery

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