Grave Marking of Private Samuel Wharton

Image by Shannon Combs-Bennett.
On a cool, sunny October 5 afternoon, we gathered to honor the Patriot ancestor of Falls Church Chapter NSDAR member, Joy Walsh. Chapter regents for Falls Church Chapter NSDAR and Louisa Court House Chapter NSDAR, Lisa Maloney and Peggy Sadler, co-hosted the event. Joining us in the celebration were many distinguished guests.

We extend a special thanks to the Louisa Court House Chapter NSDAR members who partnered with us to make this a warm and fitting tribute. Joy Walsh gave the address covering the life and times of her Patriot ancestor, Private Samuel Wharton.