Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio: Hillsboro Cemetery

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Monday, September 26, 2022

TAKE NOTE -- From the Hillsboro Times-Gazette - Highland County, Ohio

***TAKE NOTE***

"The cemetery restoration group FOG (Friends of Greenwood) will present a program on the cleaning and restoration of headstones at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Hillsboro Cemetery. FOG volunteers John Glaze and John Willis will present a hands-on program on the techniques and care of headstones, especially the older ones. Participants should wear comfortable clothing, walking shoes and bring gloves and a folding chair. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information call 937-393-3392."

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Mother Thompson - From the Hillsboro Times-Gazette, Highland County, Ohio

Mother Thompson

Eliza Jane (Mother) Trimble Thompson

Monday, October 6, 2014

Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio and Understanding Its Active Yet Unregistered Status

Taking a look today at the Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio which is operated by a private cemetery association.

The Hillsboro Cemetery is an active cemetery, however, a currently un-registered one. These are important points to remember especially when negative issues arise impacting a cemetery's care and/or condition and direct action is likely to be needed to resolve the situation.

If there are unresolved issues at a cemetery that is not registered, then complaints cannot be filed against the owners/operators of that cemetery, via an official Cemetery Complaint Form, with the Ohio Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission.

Only registered cemeteries are eligible, per the Ohio Department of Commerce's regulations based on the Ohio Revised Codes, which state the types of cemeteries where complaints can be filed against those responsible for their ongoing care, deteriorating conditions, or with regard to other negative issues.

Thus, even if a cemetery is deemed to be active but if it is currently not registered, then no complaints can be filed against those responsible for its maintenance, etc. with the Ohio Department of Commerce's Cemetery Dispute Resolution Commission.

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**"Pursuant to ORC 4767.03, registrations expire annually on June 30^th"

^{**"However, registrations for cemeteries maintained by political subdivisions
do not expire."}

^{Please read the message from Laura Monick below regarding this issue -- thanking Laura for her help with my questions.}

From: "Monick, Laura"

Laura.Monick@com.state.oh.us

Sent: Monday, October 6, 2014 8:21 AM Subject:

RE: Asking a question regarding the Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio

"I have looked up Hillsboro Cemetery in our system. Currently, this is an unregistered cemetery. We have already attempted to reach out to the association to bring them into compliance with the registration requirements. However, ORC 4767.07 only permits us to take complaints against cemeteries that are registered. While we work with the cemetery on the registration process we are unable to open a complaint."

You may look-up registered cemeteries here:

https://elicense3-secure.com.ohio.gov

https://elicense3-secure.com.ohio.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

The system allows you to search by city and zip code. The prefix on the license number that you would be interested in are as follows:

CEO – cemetery operator

CRC – cemetery associations

CBR – religious/benevolent/fraternal cemeteries

CGR – political subdivision cemeteries

Pursuant to ORC 4767.03, registrations expire annually on June 30^th

^{However, registrations for cemeteries maintained by political subdivisions
do not expire. "}

Laura A. Monick Registration and Resolution Section Chief
Ohio Department of Commerce Ohio
Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing
77 South High Street, 20th Floor Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-5384
www.com.ohio.gov

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Update on Hillsboro Cemetery Vandalism - Reward raised to $2,500.00

Click on title to read an update in the October 19, 2011 issue of the Hillsboro "Times Gazette" (Timesgazette.com) about an increase in the reward being offered following the destruction of approximately 50 gravestones at the city cemetery in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio.

The story was written by Assistant Editor, Jeff Gilliland.

Abstracted from the story:

"Another anonymous donation has raised the reward to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for damaging headstones in the Hillsboro Cemetery on Oct. 7."

Friday, October 14, 2011

Reporting Extensive Vandalism damage at the Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio

Click on title to link to an October 9, 2011 story published in the "Highland County Press" about recent vandalism damage of at least 50 gravestones at the Hillsboro Cemetery in Hillsboro.

A follow-up story ran on October 12, 2011 with an offer of a reward of $1,250 for information that leads to the arrest of those who are responsible for the destruction.

http://highlandcountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&subsectionID=73&articleID=10056

"All calls will be kept confidential.

Please call Sgt. Ron Priest at the Hillsboro Police Department at 393-3411."