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."

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

A Grave Interest: Ledger, Box and Table-type Grave Markers

A Grave Interest: Ledger, Box and Table-type Grave Markers: Ledger Stones Ledger Stone in the Cathedral in Barcelona Ledger stones have been used for centuries to mark graves. Many times the ...
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This is an important blog post to read and view the corresponding videos provided that help identify the different types of "box tombs".  Some are not box tombs at all but table top, or perhaps Pedestal top, Ledger or chest tombs that closely resemble box tombs but are larger.  
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