The grave of notable Baptist, John Weatherford, lies in a wooded area near Shockoe Baptist Church, at 16 Spring Garden Road. His tomb inscription reads Elder John Weatherford A devoted Baptist Minister Born in 1740, began to preach in 1764. He lay in Chesterfield jail in 1773 5 months for preaching. He moved to Halifax in 1813 and died Jan. 23, Read more...