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."

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Taking a Look at the Free On-line Databases Offered by the Ohio Genealogical Society

Click on title to link to Ohio Genealogical Society's free on-line databases which include:

"First Families of Ohio Roster"

Settlers and Builders of Ohio Roster"

"Ohio Cemetery Locations Index"

"Ohio Obituary Index"

"Ohio's Revolutionary War Veterans Index"

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If the focus of your ancestor research is centered in the state of Ohio,  becoming a member of the Ohio Genealogical Society will definitely benefit you in your research in many ways! 
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Spotlighting the West Carlisle Cemetery - Pike Township - Coshocton County, Ohio

Click on title to access the website for the West Carlisle Cemetery located in Pike Township in Coshocton County, Ohio. 

Even though the website does not appear to have been updated since October of 2002, there is much history to read and tombstone phototgraphs to view on the site that it just might be worth your while if you are searching for someone buried at the West Carlisle Cemetery. 

This is an interesting and uniquely arranged website, so I hope you enjoy browsing through it!
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Harry Limes (1904 - 1988) - Find A Grave Memorial -- Honoring My Father, Harry Limes, This Father's Day 2012

Harry Limes (1904 - 1988) - Find A Grave Memorial
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