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...
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Matt Hucke
mattchicago
Feb 5, 2008 4:43 pm
... 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...
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Michelle Perez
hell7695
Feb 5, 2008 5:49 pm
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...
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Tracy St Claire
allisterbino
Feb 5, 2008 6:49 pm
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,...
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Tracy St Claire
allisterbino
Feb 5, 2008 6:56 pm
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...
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Foxie Hagerty
toy_fox
Feb 5, 2008 7:46 pm
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...
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Ray
ray.jackson45
Feb 5, 2008 7:57 pm
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...
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md9105@...
md9105
Feb 5, 2008 11:45 pm
You might try this DAR site for Rev War burial sites. http://www.rsar.org/rosters/findpatr.htm Mark Davis Stone Saver Cemetery Restoration ...
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MLSIAS@...
milanpepsi
Feb 6, 2008 3:30 am
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...
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Minda Powers-Douglas
poetrychick_99
Feb 6, 2008 4:06 am
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...
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FOXIE
toy_fox
Feb 6, 2008 4:18 am
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...
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FOXIE
toy_fox
Feb 6, 2008 4:25 am
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...
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Minda Powers-Douglas
poetrychick_99
Feb 6, 2008 4:41 am
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...
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Foxie Hagerty
toy_fox
Feb 6, 2008 5:38 am
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...
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FOXIE
toy_fox
Feb 6, 2008 2:38 pm
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...
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Ray Jackson
ray.jackson45
Feb 16, 2008 3:31 pm
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@......
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Minda
poetrychick_99
Feb 17, 2008 4:38 am
And the Taphophile of the Year for 2007 has been announced! Check it out at www.TheCemeteryClub.com. -Minda...
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Foxie Hagerty
toy_fox
Feb 17, 2008 4:39 am
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...
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Foxie Hagerty
toy_fox
Feb 17, 2008 4:39 am
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....
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Michelle Perez
hell7695
Feb 17, 2008 4:39 am
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...
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raindrop raindrop
raindropaz5
Feb 17, 2008 9:09 pm
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...
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raindrop raindrop
raindropaz5
Feb 17, 2008 9:09 pm
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...
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Linda Lathrop
linda.lathrop
Feb 18, 2008 2:35 am
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...
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Linda Lathrop
linda.lathrop
Feb 18, 2008 5:43 am
Wow, this sure came through late. I wrote it last night. Linda ... From: Linda Lathrop To: MidwestCemeteries@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008...
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Foxie Hagerty
toy_fox
Feb 25, 2008 5:53 am
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...
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raindrop raindrop
raindropaz5
Feb 25, 2008 5:12 pm
Yes, I will send it to you. Hope all is well. It is a HUGE 7 foot Black Angel.. Lee Ann To: MidwestCemeteries@...: toy_fox@...: Sun,...
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Matt Hucke
mattchicago
Apr 2, 2008 11:28 pm
A few more Illinois graveyards have been recently added as 'featured sites' on www.graveyards.com: - Chicago City Cemetery - Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock...
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Foxie Hagerty
toy_fox
Apr 4, 2008 4:44 pm
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...
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Matt Hucke
mattchicago
Apr 6, 2008 2:43 pm
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...
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Matt Hucke
mattchicago
Apr 6, 2008 10:15 pm
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...
