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VEAL-from England to Kansas (spelling change after arrival?)

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VEAL-from England to Kansas (spelling change after arrival?)

Marcia Knox (View posts)
Posted: 26 May 2003 8:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: VEAL
Possibly the spelling of your family's name changed after arrival here........?

For whomever it may concern:
In the DIAMOND SPRINGS CEMETERY at Diamond Springs, KANSAS I found these 3 stones:

1. John Veal July 29, 1843-July 18, 1934

Susannah Veal May 28, 1847- April 6, 1932

This paragraph was etched on their pink, granite stone:

"John Veal and Susannah Lee were both born in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. Married in Ely Cathedral Nov. 17, 1866. They emigrated to Minneapolis, Kansas in 1870 and homesteaded in Ottawa County in 1871 undergoing all the privation and hardships of pioneer days. In 1918 they came to Diamond Springs where the remainder of their lives was spent".

2. Grey granite stone

John R. Veal Aug. 21, 1867-Feb. 11, 1951

Emma B. his wife Nov. 13, 1869-Dec. 28, 1924

3. Grey granite stone

Glen Olin Veal Apr. 8, 1910-Jan. 6, 1932

These 3 were the only 'Veal' stones I found. Cemetery was very small (approx. 50-60 graves)and quite a few miles out in the country. The town of Diamond Springs doesn't appear to exist anymore, although, there is one occupied house in close vicinity with a couple of shells of old 2-story limestone houses right by the occupied one. These were probably part of the old town of Diamond Springs.

Many stones in this cemetery date from the mid to late 1800's, but many are broken or all that is left is the part below ground. These three stones are in very, very good condition.

If interested in seeing this cemetery first-hand, MapQuest shows Diamond Springs. Those directions are very confusing to read, but following them you WILL find the location with the exception of the 'spring' itself. It is not marked on-site. This used to be, apparently, a stop-over on one of the pioneer trails.

If you would like more detail I will try to help, but think I've given about all there is. I hope this helps someone and I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU if it does. Marcia

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