Hi Everyone- During a break in the weather last month, I took the opportunity to visit several cemeteries in the NW Chicago metro area, including Elk Grove...
... Offhand, I can recall only one, in Naperville Cemetery. I've just looked at my Naperville photos, and he is John Dudley Sr, 1758-1846 - there is a bronze...
I've been to that one..... Scary neiborhood, but beautiful cemetery!! Oak Woods Cemetery Association (773) 288-3800 1035 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Company...
Surely they are wrong about there being only five in the Chicagoland area? I wonder where they got that idea. Of course, now that I sit down to think about it,...
OK, here are some: COOK COUNTY DAVID KENNISON was born in Maine on November 17, 1736 and died in Chicago Illinois at the age of 115 years. He is buried in the...
Hello, You didn't give your name so Ic an't address you. I have no idea where they are buried you might want to check with a genealogical society in the area...
just a wee question,Iwas raised in rock island il, waswondering if anyone has any info on chippianic(hope thats spelled right!) its the larges cematery in RI...
I know Chippiannock Cemetery-it is one of the most beautiful cemeteries around. I go to it quit often, ince it is only a few miles from where I live. Do you...
Hi, Ray I'm in the Quad Cities and visit Chippiannock pretty often. I also know the sexton there and have taught cemetery art classes on the grounds. The...
Hi Mindy, I'm with Illinois Saving Graves and also attended your class on tombstone rubbing last Spring. this year we are having in May in Peoria a Dowsing for...
Hello, I'm with Illinois Saving Graves & this year we are having in May in Peoria a Dowsing for Graves class on how to do this. I was wondering if you would be...
Hi, Foxie Good to hear from you! Yes, I'm interested in attending if I can. It will depend on the dates and times. My schedule is already starting to fill, as...
Michelle, Thanks for this information I'm taking a trip to lake county and this will also be on my list. I am stopping at the the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Chicago...
Good Morning fellow list members On this wet and snowy day in Knox co., IL. We are having a snow storm here with much snow covering the ground already with ice...
thanks for the reply. I was born at st anthony's hos. in 1963 and left R I in 1988, I lived across the street from huaberg park on 24 1/2 st. MLSIAS@......
Right now it's in the making. I'm not sure in Peoria where it's going to be but the Date is set at May 17, 2008 not sure if morning or afternoon. am planning...
Chicago Cook Chicago IV website Chicago Cook Dewalt Mechlin IV website Chicago Heights Cook Sauk Trail IV website Here is websites also for the Chicago NSDAR....
Hi Foxie.... When you come up this way, go to a Borders book store. There's 3 books there in the chicago section that list all the cemetaries and the special...
Hello I live right by the University of Iowa and we have a huge cementary with a black angel in it. The Angel stands around 7 feet tall. Has anyone ever...
Hello I live right by the University of Iowa and we have a huge cementary with a black angel in it. The Angel stands around 7 feet tall. Has anyone ever...
Michelle, Do you have Kinko's copying centers where you are? If so, they will scan and put your photos on a disc for you for a fee. Or WalMart does it also...
Wow, this sure came through late. I wrote it last night. Linda ... From: Linda Lathrop To: MidwestCemeteries@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008...
Hi LeeAnn, Do you have photo of the black Angel? If so I would like to see it I've never seen one that was black. they are all white here or the color of...
A few more Illinois graveyards have been recently added as 'featured sites' on www.graveyards.com: - Chicago City Cemetery - Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock...
Hi Matt, I'm going to be in the Chicago area this week end. Lake Co., IL to be exact. I'm doing much better with my arm and such and trying to get back into...
Hi Foxie, ... Exploring graveyards, or are you here on other business? This morning I woke up, saw how good the weather was, and immediately thought - I have...
Expedition Report, 5 April 2008. (All but the first location here are Kankakee County Illinois) 1. #637 Andreas von Zirngibl Grave [Chicago] I had known of...