Spring Grove Cemetery
I recently had the opportunity to visit Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati. All I can say is that I wish …
Category Archives: Cemeteries
Tombstone Tuesday: Independent Sons of Honor?
This week’s tombstone has me puzzled. It is the tombstone of Edward Summers, born 22 December 1861, died 15 September …
Tombstone Tuesday: Planning ahead?
This is one of those tombstones that makes you go “Huh?” I was first struck by the shape of the …
Tombstone Tuesday: How old is that tombstone?
[NOTE: Due to circumstances beyond my control (ie, an exam in Spanish class this morning!), this week's Tombstone Tuesday is …
Waymarking the Revolution
I haven’t written very much lately about Waymarking. Here’s a brief recap: Waymarking is a game played with GPS units. …
Tombstone Tuesday: Zinc or White Bronze
This week’s edition of Tombstone Tuesday covers those tombstones that aren’t stone — they’re metal. Specifically, we’re going to discuss …
Tombstone Tuesday: Mayflower descendant
It is not uncommon to find relationships listed on tombstones. “Wife of…,” “son of…,” etc. are inscribed in countless tombstones …
Tombstone Tuesday: Pembleton
I’m going to start a new feature here on the blog: Tombstone Tuesday. I’ve been inspired by Wordless Wednesday on …
Cemetery Lecture
The Ohio Historical Society has invited me to present Cemetery Records and the Family Historian on Saturday, June 28 from …
Green Burials: Taking Recycling to a Whole New Level
I have to admit that I chuckled a bit at the headline on the Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald’s website: “Green …
