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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."

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Sharing from "The Mirror" Newspapers - "Volunteers Update Records for Swan Creek Cemetery" by Karen Gerhardinger

This is a wonderful story about the work of the Lucas County Cemeteries Historical Association volunteers who documented burials at the Swan Creek Cemetery in Moncolva Township, Lucas County, Ohio.  It is the oldest cemetery in the township with over 2,000 burials. 

This news report delves into the minute details of the extensive research conducted to gather information about those buried at this almost 200 year old cemetery.  The endeavor took several months to complete and the results are astounding!  

The point-by-point account leads the reader to be inspired as well as in awe of the dedication of the volunteers who participated in this worthy project.