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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, February 10, 2015

A Meeting Coming Up on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 7p.m. - Penfield Township Hall by the Penfield Historical Society - Presentation about the Penfield Cemetery in Lorain County, Ohio

Sharing from the Wellington Genealogy Group:

"On Monday, February 16th, WGG member Jackie Johnson will be presenting research on the Penfield Cemetery at the monthly meeting of the new Penfield Historical Society. Meeting starts at 7PM at the township hall.

(New members are also welcomed; annual dues are just $10/person or $15/family.)"