Welcome to Burke’s Garden, VA (2015)

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Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Native American History, Tazewell County

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Andrew Lewis, Appalachia, Brandon Kirk, Burke's Fort, Burkes Garden, farming, French and Indian War, Garden Mountain, history, James Burke, James Patton, Mary Thompson, Native Americans, North Caorlina, photos, Tazewell County, Thomas Ingles, Virginia

Burke’s Garden, Tazewell County, VA. October 2015. Photo by Mom.

Burke’s Garden, Tazewell County, VA. October 2015.

Burke’s Garden, Tazewell County, VA. October 2015. James Patton, referenced on this historical marker, is my direct ancestor through his daughter, Mary (Patton) Thompson.

Burke’s Garden, Tazewell County, VA. October 2015.

Burkes Garden, Virginia (2015)

18 Wednesday Nov 2015

Posted by Brandon Ray Kirk in Native American History

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Appalachia, Burkes Garden, French and Indian War, Garden Mountain, genealogy, history, James Burke, James Patton, Native Americans, U.S. South, Virginia

I recently visited Burkes Garden, Virginia, which was explored by my ancestor, James Patton. 10 October 2015

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Welcome to Burke’s Garden, VA (2015)

Burkes Garden, Virginia (2015)