May I say that this week has been a stellar one for Ohio's Cemeteries - with more good news to share that keeps them in the spotlight!
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Today, we're sharing this wonderful article that comes from Trumbull County, Ohio featuring the Southington / Pinecrest Cemetery (per "Find A Grave" - 884 interments and 95% photographed).
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Today, we're sharing this wonderful article that comes from Trumbull County, Ohio featuring the Southington / Pinecrest Cemetery (per "Find A Grave" - 884 interments and 95% photographed).
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The title of the story is short; but it carries a big message:
"Cemetery's Markers Righted"
which appeared online on October 22, 2017 on the website of the "Tribune Chronicle" published in Warren, Ohio.
which appeared online on October 22, 2017 on the website of the "Tribune Chronicle" published in Warren, Ohio.
The article covers the evolution of the Southington Cemetery Association and their work that began in 2002. Now new leadership continues with the association's work to right the wrongs by completing restorations of gravestones of all types and sizes at the Southington Cemetery.
Quoting below a short excerpt from the story.:
"The cemetery has some of the oldest markers from the early 1800s, including Civil War markers and markers of the founding families such as the Chalker family, including Newton Chalker, founder of the school system, and Luke Viets, founder of the township."
