I would read this to mean that he is willing to allow you access to the grave but not the digging up of the remains to do a DNA test. Maybe I'm reading too much into this though.
 
Ed Swan



> Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:25:29 -0700> From: [log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Va. Law on visiting rights to a cemetery> To: [log in to unmask]> > I am very interested in this topic, as my ancestors are buried in graves throughout Virginia. One of the graves is located on private property, and the owner has given me access one time. However, he told me that he would not allow me access to the remains of those buried in the grave on his property. So my question is what right does he have to the remains of my ancestors? I would like to have a ceremony and consecrate the grave. There are slaves and Native Americans buried in the grave, which is not even marked off. > > Anita Wills > 
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