Colonel William Grayson held multiple roles throughout his lifetime.
During the Revolutionary War, he served as a captain, acted as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington, and led a Continental Army regiment.
Grayson was also a lawyer in Prince William County and became one of Virginia’s first senators, according to a release from the Colonel William Grayson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
On March 12, 1790, the patriot died in Dumfries. He was buried in the Grayson family vault, which sits on a hill that looks over Marumsco Creek in Woodbridge.
The 230th anniversary of Grayson’s death is being remembered by members of the Sons of the American Revolution chapter.
Serving Prince William and Fairfax counties, the chapter hosts programs that remember ancestors, including Grayson.
Descendents of soldiers, sailors and patriots may become members of the Sons of the American Revolution.
The organization is also open to individuals with ancestors who might have been involved with other tasks, such as providing medical aid, signing Faith and Fidelity oats, and supplying items.
Membership applicants who need assistance may email Michael Blythe, registrar of the chapter, at mblythe@comcast.net.
