Boush Family Cemetery

Boush Family Cemetery

Virginia Beach (formerly Princess Anne County), VA

The Bousch Family Cemetery is located on the grounds of what is now called the Lynnhaven House, off Wishart Road in Virginia Beach, VA. The Lynnhaven House is a circa 1725 home built by Francis Thelaball II. The historic structure is currently owned by the City of Virginia Beach and is open to the public. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. Costumed docents provide tours, historical information, cultivate in eighteenth century fashion, and provide demonstrations of household skills. It is a favorite field trip event for local elementary school children. The cemetery sits in a wooded area to the South of the house and is normally included in the tour.

Sacred

to the memory of

Eliza J. S. Walke

Widow of

David M. Walke

and daughter of

Wm & Mary Boush

Who departed this life

on the 9th of June 1884

In the 82nd year of her age.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

The above plaque on the side of the monument does not include portions of the inscription that were visible at the time of the October 1914 enumeration by Lewis Walke. Below is a transcription from the current plaque with the additional Lewis Walke enumeration information included.

Sacred

to the Memory of

Mary Boush

(Consort of Wm Boush)

Who was born on the (3rd of May A. D. 1764

and departed this life on the 24th of Decr 1822)

She was of a broken (& contrite heart &)

When the last summons came, with serenity (of mind, affectionately)

took leave of her relatives and domestics,

and with unfeigned faith fell asleep in the Lord Jesus.