1777 - 1777 – British prisoners die and are buried at SJ

British prisoners are buried in unmarked graves in churchyard

During the Revolutionary War, some of the British prisoners, quartered in Lancaster, died and were buried in the churchyard. Only Hugh Stewart had a headstone, and this can be seen in the wall in the corridor along the chapel. Click image to enlarge.

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Saint James Episcopal Church
119 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
717.397.4858
Office@saintjameslancaster.org

The Rev. David W. Peck, Rector
The Rev. Shayna Watson, Associate Rector
The Rev. Glenn Miller, Priest Associate

Weekend Services

Sunday Mass 8:30 AM
Sunday Mass 10:30 AM

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Audrey Scanlan, Bishop
Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania



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