Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

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"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Spotlighting the Quirk Cemetery in Chester Township, Geauga County, Ohio


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 Unknown markers above
Ralph Williams (broken stone above to the left) & Walter B. Williams (broken stone above to the right)

Longer shot view of the Quirk Cemetery above

(all photographs courtesy of R. Luciano)

Currently, there are 69 interments listed for the Quirk Cemetery on "Find A Grave."

Also, a very good tombstone transcription listing for the Quirk Cemetery can be found on the following website:

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