Yellow Fever Cemetery Grave Marking Ceremony
The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will be having a re-dedication and remembrance of the 11 war patriots buried at the Old Church Landing or Yellow Fever Cemetery on April 13 at 1pm in the steamboat town of Washington.
At this dedication, 6 of the 11 patriots, will have special historical mention. They are denoted below with asterisks.
The SAR will be dressed in full colors and descendants are encouraged to attend. This ceremony is open to the public.
Patriots to be honored:
- Donato Bello
- Michel Brignac
- Michel Cormier
- Romain De La Fosse
- Laurent Dupre
- Joseph LaMirande
- Francois Lemelle
- Andre Mondon
- Pierre Primeaux
- Pierre Savoie
- Maturin Tesson
