New York Cemetery Preservation - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: LOST Cemeteries

AlbertHulse — 2013-01-06 03:28:42Z

A few years ago I saw a posting about a "Hulse" cemitary on Long Island that was in danger of being washed away by the sea. The Post was a few years old then. I am wondering if Sandy wiped it out? Their was a picture of a tree and the comment that the roots of the tree was all that kept it from washing away. I would like any information about this cemetery that anyone has. Thanks

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

EARTHANGELDD — 2012-06-14 20:00:44Z

Hi Lisa,
I am looking for Mary Rosul, I believe she may have died in Brooklyn or Queens area. Can you help me. Her maiden name was Rosul, I don't know her married name
Thanks,
Dawn

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

sandyranfone — 2012-04-24 18:46:56Z

Lisa,
Don't know if you are still providing information on NY cemetaries but here goes. My maternal grandparents had a child by the name of Helen. She was born in 1917. We think July based on the 1920 census. Surname was listed as Kuta (Kuba). It was really Kubiak. Parents' names were Louis and Rose. We thought she died at the age of 4 before her sisters Sophie and Alice were born. Though case someone found a death record for Helen Kubiak age 4 on 11/25/1921 in Manhattan. (Certificate # 26885). Since you indicate that no burils were allowed below a certain steet (and they lived on 6th st., what cemetaries might have been used. We are trying to locate where she may be buried. They were Polish and Catholic. Any clues would be helpful. Thanks, Sandy

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

CRaspante — 2012-03-13 13:11:06Z

This is just for New York City?

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

susanpb54 — 2012-03-08 16:37:20Z

I'm sorry but unfamiliar with "Cab Calloway". What is this a reference to? Thanks, Susan

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

CRaspante — 2012-03-08 14:08:47Z

Cab Calloway may be a place to look into

Re: LOST Cemeteries

aeignacio — 2011-09-07 03:54:56Z

Alexander, Sarah F., wife Emery Alexander, d. June 25, 1873, 8y 8 m

This was the epitaph according to Historical Wyoming, Oct 1954 issue, listing the burials in Pearl Creek Cemetery that you had asked about.

Call to restore Lawrence Cemetery in Nassau County

Go2doug9 — 2011-07-11 17:39:17Z

Hoping the Five Towns past isn’t forgotten
by ELYSE, Elfis4everATaol_com

http://www.liherald.com/fivetowns/fivetowns/stories/Hoping-t...

In 2000, the Herald helped me begin an amazing grass roots project called the Lawrence Cemetery Restoration Project for the Lawrence Methodist Church Cementery by covering the stories as the project developed. The Project went strong for about four years.

With five generations of my family buried there and with the help of some amazing memories, LCRP banded together by way of coffee house meetings, letter writing, searching through phone books, publishing articles and sending out newsletters to anyone that might possibly care to help in some way. In doing so, we raised an amazing amount of money. We had donations from all over the country and volunteers came throughout the community to help restore the cemetery grounds by raising stones and repairing the cemetery’s gates and fences. We also all became friends. It was a feel good project that to this day gives me a great sense of pride.

Without any help from the Village of Lawrence, Lawrence Cemetery Restoration Project , Nassau County, or local police, LCRP managed to clean up and renovate the forgotten, vandalized & littered resting place of the founders of the Five Towns. We even convinced the Long Island Rail Road to clear their side of the cemetery and install a new fence. Despite the clean up, the new gate and renovations that were completed inside of two years, we still could not keep the cemetery from further trespassing and vandalism.

Now, 10 years later, most of our founding members have passed away. Many of which were in their 90s. Amazing people like Rose Marie (Zila) Craft, Virginia (Hummel) Hicks, and Evelyn (Wood) Hanlon are no longer with us to lead the charge or exchange stories of a by-gone era. Others like Jane Andrews, sister of the late Curtis Andrews, who was a driving force for the project, has since moved away from the house she grew up in, in Hewlett.

While I am glad our members were able to see the cemetery repaired then, the church and its yards continue to fall to the wear and tear of time, neglect and community apathy. The present owners have no means to maintain, never mind improve the property. My family (Craft) came to this area in 1683 and worked along side people with names like Lawrence, Mott and Abrams. It saddens me and my former member’s memories when I still get emails and phone calls from people looking for their ancestors and answers. These families that built up the Five Towns are looking for answers on how the property and church can be just left to fade away and be forgotten.

Names like Sprague, Pettit, Wood, Abrams, Frost, Andrews, Hummel, Coles, Hicks, Hewlett and so many other historical families who called this area home and built this area so that it could become the thriving community that it is today. The faces, names and faiths may have changed, but I hope the sacred ground of the Lawrence Cemetery and the Five Towns founders that rest there eternally, will never be forgotten.

Re: LOST Cemeteries

mbaker26611 — 2011-05-01 17:07:02Z

There's a small cemetery in plainville n.y. on PLAINVILLE ROAD directly across from CHURCH rd. all stones that can be read are those of children early 1800's possibly during a smallpox outbreak???? maybe 20-25 stones some in bad shape barely readable my neice did charcoal rubbings on a lot of them.

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

susanpb54 — 2011-04-29 04:26:37Z

Looking for the cemetery where my great grandmother's first born was buried in New York City in 1904. I have the death certificate. The place of burial is "Callows". I haven't been able to find any reference to this place. Might anyone know? They were poor German Immigrants living in New York City.

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

nanh191 — 2011-02-28 22:32:12Z

I was able to find my GGGGrandfathers family which our family never knew who or what happened to them.
Edward and Bridget Wales are buried in St Mary Catholic Cemetary in Arcade, NY. While finally a family search was neat and we found two of his siblings: Edward & his wife, James and his wife (plus other members) we have not been able to locate Hugh Wales Born 1840. And we are stumped, is there a military cemetary possibly? He was on Census rolls until 1860 but nothing after 1870 could he have died in Civil War? Or are there other cemetaries he was burie din?

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

countrygal13ia — 2011-02-21 17:11:56Z

Hello, I'm looking for Adelbert Wood born abt 1850 around Milton or Ballston NY. Also his brother George P Wood born abt 1845 same area. Thank you for any help. Phyllis in Ia.

The William Luce Cemetery - Restored - Chautaugua County

dwengdahl — 2010-11-11 12:38:03Z

I am pleased to report that the William Luce Cemetery on North Hill Road in Charlotte Center has been cleaned up and the fence has been repaired. It looks very nice for the first time in many years. The owner of the house (old schoolhouse) next door and especially his friend have taken the task upon themselves to restore the site. For those of you in the area, it is worth the drive to check out their work.

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

pinkrose51 — 2010-11-01 18:57:57Z

Hi Betty, I know it's a long time since your post of 2008, but as soon as I read it, I knew which cemetery you were writing about: It's Calvary (started in 1851). It's along MEEKER Avenue. The area around Meeker is the original, or "Old Calvary" as it is known. Calvary has a couple of other sections nearby, further into the borough of Queens, which are also large.

(just happen to know since I have family there!)

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

nanh191 — 2010-06-13 01:10:12Z

Thank You

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2010-06-11 10:40:49Z

There is no mention of this cemetery in the book. The book mostly focuses on New York City cemeteries. You should try looking to resources in the county or towns where you are searching; such as an historical society or local library. Sometimes research can be performed for very little cost. I would think you'd want to find the missing family member's death certificate which they may be able to help you with.
Good luck,
Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

nanh191 — 2010-06-11 05:21:04Z

Do you still help people with cemeteries?
We have family in St Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Arcade, NY
only one family member missing, it appears he dropped off census between age 20 and 30, rest of brothers etc in cemetery after that, also a baby niece, so looking for nearby cemeteries like possibly in Pike?

New Hope Cemetery 400 E 16th St

wolcott77 — 2010-05-25 13:30:35Z

Hello-
I am looking for a New York Cemetery that was called New Hope Cemetery located at 400 E 16th St around the 1930s and 1940s. I am assuming this was in Brooklyn because of the address. It also may have been the Bronx. Any information would be appreciated. If this address was located in Brooklyn there is a building located there now. I am researching a family that was buried there.

Re: Tombstone Restoration

gizzy444 — 2009-09-12 07:54:49Z

Thanks for your kind offer. I worked on this cemetery for about 4 years. Then this past year the town recieved money for allowing wind towers to restore it. So I left it to them.
Marsha

Re: Tombstone Restoration

Theresa_Caparco — 2009-09-05 22:03:23Z

Hello Gizzy,

Are you still restoring the old cemetery?
I do this kind of work. Would enjoy helping you achieve your goal.

Sincerely,
Theresa Knowles-Northup Caparco
a.k.a. The Headstone Hunter.

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2009-05-31 09:31:27Z

Hi Luwana,
I do not have info off hand that would help, but you could try contacting:
http://slcha.org/archives/genealogy.php

St. Lawrence County Historical Association

Good luck,
Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

godangel2004 — 2009-05-14 15:55:26Z

I'm hoping you can help me, I've been searching for some time for the burial of my g-g-g-grandparents, Thomas and Susanna(h) Todd. The only information I have is: Thomas Born about 1792 England and died before 1880 in St. Lawrence County, NY. His wife Susana(h) born about 1796 England and died after 1850 in St. Lawrence County, NY. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Luwana

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide Center Moriches NY

Mystcstar — 2009-02-10 07:47:50Z

Center Moriches NY. In back of the new church is a graveyard that goes back to the 1600's. I went to school there and was able to read the stones way back. Now I dont know. However, the church has kept the graveyard. They dols some of the property and moved the monuments to a smaller area inside the graveyard.
Its on Montauk Highway. Across from the Library. Go to the back parking lot and look near the garage on the east side.

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-10-01 12:44:16Z

Hi Peter,
I haven't forgotten you! Just been very busy. When I mapquest 421 E. 16th, where he lived in 1888; it comes up in Brooklyn. There doesn't seem to be and E. 14th St. in Brooklyn though, which is where he lived in 1885; however there are both E. 16th & E. 14th in Manhattan; so I am still going with the belief that he lived in Manhattan. The problem with that is that after abt. 1850 or so, burials were prohibited below 86th St. in Manhattan; and we know he was at least alive until 1888; so he is probably not buried in Manhattan. He could be buried in Brooklyn. Green-Wood Cem in Brooklyn has an online burial inquiry and although about 12 Dempsters are buried there; no Jackson. Here's a link to their site:
http://www.green-wood.com/

He could be in either Cemetery of the Evergreens or Cypress Hills Cem in Brooklyn. You could try writing or calling either of these:
Cemetery of the Evergreens
1629 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207-1849
718-455-5300

Cypress Hills Cemetery
833 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208-1593
718-277-2900

These are both non-sectarian. Would he have been Catholic?

I wish I could ask you for help in N. Ireland?!?! The only Irish line that I know of which I need to try to trace is of my 4X gr grandfather John Pierce; who I only know was born abt. 1744 in Ireland; somehow ended up in Biddeford, ME USA in time to serve in the Revolutionary War; married there in 1781 and removed to Limerick, Maine. I have no idea what county he came from and asking anyone to look for John Pierce would be like looking for a needle in a haystack!

Lisa

Family cemetery Association

familytracker08 — 2008-09-25 17:07:04Z

Hi,

I'm posting this announcement with the intent to form a family cemetery association for the Beismer/Vandemark cemetery in Debruce, NY. There are 3 families buried in that cemetery: Beismer and variant spellings, Vandemark and variant spellings, and Hogancamp. The cemetery has been abandoned for many years and local burials are being made there. Members of those families have expressed interest in the past to preserve the cemetery as a family cemetery. There is a process to go through, not very complicated, but I need more family members to step forward to participate. If you are related and have any interest, please contact me. If you know anyone who is related please pass the information on to them.

Thank you.

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-09-01 20:04:52Z

Peter,
Geez, I forgot to grab my book on the cemeteries. I am not where my book is! I know that after a certain date in the mid 1800's burials were no longer allowed in Manhattan below a certain street but I can't remember what number the street was. Since your Jackson Dempster apparently died in the late 1800's; he is probably not buried in Manhattan. He may be buried in Brooklyn.

I think you could try the larger cemeteries by trial and error...but if you can give me a few days I'll try to remember to grab the book and I can list some of the ones which seem like places he might have been buried. The book is nice because it tells you yrs. of operation so you can rule out certain ones right off. Plus it has exact contact info and whether they prefer requests by mail or phone, etc.

At the moment the book is packed up in a box (renovations happening at my house).

Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

peterdempster924 — 2008-09-01 13:50:00Z

HELLO LISA THANKS FOR YOUR HELP WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT GRAVE YARD WOULD BE NEAR TO HIS LAST ADDRESS 1888-H.421E 16, AND HOW I COULD GET A EMAIL ADDRESS FOR TO CONTACT THEM. IF YOU NEED HELP ABOUT ANY THING IN N.IRELAND LET ME KNOW

PETER DEMPSTER

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-08-30 10:56:55Z

Hi there Peter,

Are you aware that the Workhouse/Blackwell's Island was a prison? Jackson Dempster is listed as a prisoner there in 1880.

However I do find him in the City Directories for NY, starting in 1872 and up to 1888 at various addresses. Which tells me he either didn't spend long in prison or he actually worked there and is erroneously enumerated as a prisoner???

Here are Directory listings, found on Footnote.com:
1872- 220 First Av.; baker
1873- h[ouse] r[ear] 435 E 12th, baker
1875- h. 263 E 10th, baker
1877- Not listed
1878- h. r. 506 E 14th, baker
1880- h. r. 506 E 14th, baker
1885- h. r. 506 E 14th, baker
1888- h. 421 E 16th, baker

These addresses are indeed in Manhattan. No sign of Nancy anywhere. There was a Nancy Dempster in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois, a 30 yr. old married housewife, residing in an insane asylum, bplace: Ireland. It seems unlikely that this is his Nancy.

I don't see anything for Jackson after 1888. I don't know if this is any help. I don't really have any information on burials in NY. I do have a book about cemeteries in NY but not listings of actual burials. There are so many possibilities where Jackson might be buried, my only suggestion would be to write to the big ones and hope to find them.

Best of luck.
Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

peterdempster924 — 2008-08-26 13:21:32Z

hello lisa just saw your post i live in n.ireland i am trying to find out where jaskson dempster is buried the 1880 u.s.a. census gives him age 39 married born ireland, a baker address workhouse blackwells island might be in manhattan, i think his wife was called nancy any help would be great from peter dempster ballymena co. antrim n.ireland

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-05-01 12:15:30Z

Are you sure you were on I 278, and not 678? 678 seems to go throug Queens and I note Mt. Hebron Cemetery which looks enormous...
278 looks like it runs from the Bronx south down through Brooklyn; and over through Staten Island and into New Jersey. 278 seems to take you between Calvary and New Calvary Cemeteries and further south by Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Where were you heading at the time you saw the cemeteries? That might clear it up.

Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

williamhenryhoedt — 2008-04-29 20:07:46Z

sounds great! hoedt@verizon.net

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

BettyWebster44 — 2008-03-29 13:45:00Z

Hi Lisa - thanks for your reply. One of my friends who travelled with me thinks it is "Flushing All Faiths Cemetery in Queens" with over 5 million graves.
Thanks
Betty

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-03-25 11:45:27Z

Hi Betty,
Well, I am looking on the map; I'm not sure where Meecher St. is...can't seem to find it. Do you know what Borough you were in? There are a few large cemeteries along 278. In Queens, 278 runs right between Calvary and New Calvary cemeteries. Do you think that could be them? I don't have my book with me but I can get back to you in a couple of days.
Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

BettyWebster44 — 2008-03-25 11:26:58Z

Hi Liza ... On a trip Easter Weekend to NYC, flying by on the tour bus I, and many others, were in awe at the size of 2 cemeteries off the I278 (near a cross street I noted of Meecher). Two absolutely hugh cemeteries which seemed to go on forever. What could you tell me about their history, size, first burial, etc.
With my thanks.
Betty (near Peterborough, Ontario, Canada)

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-03-02 20:57:27Z

I am not sure I have any suggestions really, beyond what I gave you. For such an uncommon name, it is pretty awful to search for. It has obviously been mangled in the transcriptions. The only thing I have found that I know for sure is them is in 1910 Manhattan Census. I think I see their sons in Brooklyn in 1930...atleast the name was spelled right. Anyhow, in 1910 Johanna is listed as Jennie.

I checked Footnote.com hoping to find a petition for naturalization...but came up empty. That would be the goldmine record. I have one in Pennsylvania for a John J. Smutnik from Austria in 1897. I've got one in PA for Andro Novotni, witnessed by Emil P. Smutnik in 1928. Also, in PA, one for a Charles Kremnez, witnessed by Joseph Smutnik in 1903. Another one again for John J. Smutnik in 1903; one for Peter Duricek in 1903, witnessed by John J.; John Sadecky witnessed by John J. in 1903; Albert Lubitsky in 1905, witnessed by Josef Smutnik; George Chladek in 1903, witnessed by Joseph Smutnik; Charles Wisnovsky in 1903, witnessed by Joseph. Unfortunately, I am not getting anything biographical on John J. to indicate whether he could be related to Paul. These were all in PA.

Of interest, is an FBI investigation record that comes up on a Joseph Smutnik, interviewed by Agent Pannell at Akron, OH in 1919; an alleged Bolshevist, whatever that means. It looks like they let him walk for lack of evidence. He was a suspected member of Union of Russian Workers. In the interview he said he was born in Russian Poland. Nothing else biographical, except that he was not married. Interesting anyhow.

There is a Petition for Naturalization in the NY index 1917-1950 for an Ernest Smertnik; a Josephine Smertnik in 1930 Brooklyn, and a Mary Smrtnik in 1930 Brooklyn.

I honestly don't know what else to tell you. I really had no obvious luck searching Passenger Lists either.

Well, I hope I have been of some help. Good luck.
Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

davidsmutnick47 — 2008-03-02 11:08:31Z

Hi Lisa,
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. You are correct. I am looking for info on my Great Grandfather Paul Smutnick as well as his mother and father.The only documented info I have on Paul Smutnick is his death certificate; he died 5 Dec 1913 in Willington, Ct. There is no mention of him at the Town hall. The only info at St Edward's cemetery is his and his wife's name, Johanna Pavelka, and where they are interred. Paul (b, 13 Jan 1847) and Johanna (b. Sep 1868 d. 9 Oct 1922) are both listed being born in Austria.Paul's name is spelled incorrectly as Somutrick and Smutrick. I appreciate any further information or hints on which direction to go from here. I will call Blasius and Son on monday.

David Smutnick

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2008-03-02 09:16:01Z

I assume you are looking for whom Paul purchased those coffins? I did find Nicholas Blasius, Sr.'s obit in the NY Times. He died 28 Sep 1933; what is interesting is that his burial was being handled by his own "Nicholas Blasius Funeral Chapel" at 710 Knickbocker Ave., Brooklyn. His 4 sons were also undertakers.
Here is what I believe is a current listing:
Alexander Blasius & Son 207 Avenue A, NY, NY (212) 228-7110

One of the sons listed was Alexander...I'm sure it's not him but maybe his son? Probably the same family. I wonder if you contact them, if they would still have records back that far? You never know!

Likewise, George Peth's obit appeared in NY Times 11 Mar 1931; it only says he was an undertaker in Brooklyn for more than 40 yrs. He died at his home at 85-77 Eighty Seventh Ave., Woodhaven; in his 65th year.

I am not finding a current listing that matches Peth.
Are you looking for more info on Paul Smutnick? What more do you know abt. him?

Lisa

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

davidsmutnick47 — 2008-03-01 19:28:11Z

Hi Lisa, My G Grandfather Paul Smutnick purchased a coffin from George Peth, Dr. Furnishing Undertaker, of 123 & 125 Boerum St in the Williamsburgh section of Brooklyn on 21 Set 1889 and another coffin from Nicholas Blasius, Dr. Undertaker, of either 501 E 84 St or 523 E 12 St on 11 Jul 1903. I don't know who his father is but his mother was Mary Ziddopky. Could you give me a direction to go. I seem to be stuck.

Thanks David Smutnick

Re: New York City Cemetery Guide

justustoo — 2008-02-03 15:34:38Z

I saw your notice on the message board and would appreciate any help you may be able to give me. I am looking for the family of my G G Grandfather, Charles Henry Gardiner, b: 1810 in NY. I don't know any more than that, but I am reaching out to anyone that may be able to help me put the pieces together. He is found in Titus County, Texas in 1850. I have not been able to find out who his father and mother were or any siblings.
If your book has any listings for Gardiner's I would appreciate knowing about them.
Thanks

Mary

Re: LOST Cemeteries

htrump6704 — 2007-12-10 08:35:31Z

ref: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nywyomin/cem.htm

Town of Covington, Wyoming, NY

Re: LOST Cemeteries

htrump6704 — 2007-12-10 07:12:04Z

Howdy, This is a great web site to find obscured Cemeteries as well as other landmarks. Take a little practice to use. I found all references to the "Stafford" Family and found a little known Stafford Cemetery in Chenango County near Oxford, New York.
Google "GNIS" and look for the "Query Form For The United States And Its Territories"

Start with "feature class" pull down and select "cemetery" and pull down "State". Wait for the "County" pull down to auto fill and all Cemeteries that ever was documented in previous editions of USGS Topographical maps are listed. Cross referenced this to Google Earth and you could experience a virtual fly over from you location to your destination. You may have to note the closest cross streets for those rural locations. With Google Earth you would quickly find up to date landmarks to help you navigate.

This is the URL Address to Copy and Paste.
http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=115:1:1078720039...

Enjoy

H Trump

Re: LOST Cemeteries

roche74 — 2007-03-04 03:15:47Z

I found a Jewish cemetery in Newburgh (Orange County)...approximate coordinates are 41.494895 Latitude and -74.040228 Longitude. It's off of Temple Avenue and Ellis Avenue and near Crystal Lake. It is very far off the road and is surrounded by a fence that looks like it was put up in recent years. The fence is broken and there are beer bottles and garbage strewn all over. Some of the stones are knocked over and very weather worn and everything is overgrown. From what my sister tells me, it was a hangout for teenagers in the 80s, and it looks like it still is today. It's such a shame. Some graves are from the 1800s while others are from within the last 20 or 30 years. I wish I knew who it belonged to and why they aren't taking care of it!

New York City Cemetery Guide

lmunnhaynes — 2007-01-10 08:34:32Z

Wanted to let everyone know,
I have the book, "The Graveyard Shift: A Family Historian's Guide to New York City Cemeteries", by Carolee Inskeep.
It gives contact info and historical info on NY City cemeteries, interment removals, years of operation, etc.
***This is info on the cemeteries, not specific burials***
If anyone needs a lookup, let me know.
Lisa

Re: LOST Cemeteries

ALITALIA — 2007-01-07 04:58:30Z

There are a lot of cemeteries in Orange County New York. I am trying to start a cemetery preservation group to take care of these cemeteries but I am not sure on how to do so. If you have any advice please let me know.

Cemetery Restoration

2006-09-25 12:05:08Z

I am not sure where you live, but some states have laws and available funds to do this. Otherwise try the American Legion, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and possibly a Quaker Church group. I have tried for many years and earnestly for the past 5 years to get a small cemetery recognized and restored. The mayor of Goshen, NY promised over two years ago that this is a "priority" of his. I no longer live there so I am reluctant to hound him.

Re: LOST Cemeteries

2006-09-24 20:44:06Z

There is an old abandoned Quaker Cemetery which is in desperate need of cleaning up. It is a horrid mess. There are revolutionary war soldiers buried there and also prominent settlers of this area. No one seems to wish to get this cemetery cleaned up and respectful. What does one do? I am just one person and trying to get something done . Any help, any suggestions? thanks.....

Re: LOST Cemeteries

htrump6704 — 2005-10-06 05:40:04Z

There is a little known Authoritive Online resource. Try Googling the Keyword "GNIS" Click on "US and Territories" pull down "State" and the Counties field will automatically list Counties for that State. Then set Feature Class as "Cemetery" and Click "Send Query
This is the most Complete record of Landmarks that I know. Because of it's nature, It lists little known cemteries without the benefit of an Office or Phone number.
It also give you a Map name to order for.
Without this resource, I could not locate a "Stafford Cemetery" in Chenango County

H Trump

Tombstone Restoration

gizzy444 — 2004-08-29 00:26:13Z

I am currently in the process of saving and restoring a previously "lost cemetery" on Shepard road in the town of Wethersfield Springs, Wyoming County, about a mile outside of the hamlet of Hermitage. It took me 2 years of driving up and down this road to find it as it was so badly overgrown. The brush has been cleared, and turned into mulch and now I need some advice.
Is there a way to restore a sandstone (I think that's what it is) tombstone. It's the stone that comes apart in big flakes. There are several on this site and could be put back together as most of the pieces are still there. I just need some advice on what is the best and proper way to do this.
Thanks for any opinions and advice,

Re: LOST Cemeteries

gizzy444 — 2004-08-29 00:18:22Z

The name of that cemetery is Pearl Creek Cemetery. It is indeed a lovely cemetery. If you go towards the rear (from the road) of the cemetery there are a few burials that are quite recent.
Sorry I cannot hep you with any information on the gravesite.

Re: LOST Cemeteries

2004-07-18 20:02:50Z

in reply to you message: not sure if they are lost cemeteries, not sure if the people in charge know how to read them!! i looked into the list of a certain cemetery, for my parents name and they were not on the list, they have been there since 1956, don't think they moved,!!!