Sharing From the "Marietta Times" - March 31, 2018 - The Noble County Genealogy Chapter Seeks Help Updating Their Cemetery Books

Sharing this announcement:

"Cemetery inscriptions to be discussed"

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"A cemetery inscription discussion will be held at 11 a.m. April 7 at the Caldwell Public annex. 

The event is open to those in the community who have a desire to help the Noble County Genealogy Chapter update the cemetery books and walk the cemeteries to see the added stones there. 

Those interested can help by typing up the existing books to make them digital, by going to the cemetery or by proofreading the typed product. Discussion will also be about symbols and other items found on the tombstones that need to be added to the books."

Spotlighting the Claus Cemetery on Lake Road (U. S. Route 6), Brownhelm Twp., Lorain County, Ohio

Sharing below my photos (taken while standing outside of the fence) at the Claus Cemetery on March 26, 2018:

 

 

  

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Daniel Brady's blog "Brady's Lorain County Nostalgia" has done a great job of documenting the history of the Klaus (Claus) Family and the story of the little Pioneer Cemetery also known as the Claus Cemetery that is squeezed in on a steep grassy knoll on Lake Road just east of the former Lorain Ford Plant that is located on Baumhart Road. 

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"Brady's Lorain County Nostalgia" - "Pioneer Cemetery on Lake Road"

Related Story (June 30, 2015)

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"Claus Cemetery on Find A Grave"

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The Claus Cemetery as listed on the Lorain County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society

Also,

Sharing this history and album of photographs from George H. Siss III posted on the Facebook Page: " Lorain, Ohio By Photos"

"Located on West Lake Road, between the Ohio Edison power plant and the former Lorain Ford Production Plant, on the corner of Fairlane Road, this family cemetery is somewhat obscured by a fence surrounding it; although it can be seen from the road. Originally established in Brownhelm Township, the cemetery is the burial site for five people - one adult and four children who died during their infancy.

The only adult who is buried here is Lucy Morgan, who came here to Brownhelm Township from England in early 1855 to visit William Hershing, who was either a member of her family or a close family friend. 

According to the story, that was passed through the family, during her visit she somehow fell on the porch of Hershing's farm house (on what is now the former Ford Plant property) and broke her hip, from which she never recovered. She died on April 9, 1855 at the age of 80. Her tombstone is still standing.

The other four who are buried here are children who died during their infancy. 

The other tombstone that is still standing is that of Anna M. Heideloff. She was the daughter of Cn & CC who was born (gest in German) 31 Juli, 1866. She was 11 mo. 24 d. old. when she died (July 24, 1867). The other partially standing stone is for Armine Klaus (Americanized Claus), daughter of Bernhardt & E., who died from mysterious causes (back then) on May 26, 1866. She was 21 days old.

The other two burial sites, whose tombstones are no longer standing and gone, are for two boys: (1) William Henry Hirsching (Hershing), who was six months old - April 15, 1860 to October 17, 1860. ; and (2) Carl H.A. Braun - sohn ( German - son) Reinhardt & Magdalena - 8 December, 1860 to 12 May, 1862. 1 jare (German - year), 5 mo., 4.d.

This family plot is being cared for by the Brownhelm Township Historical Society. William Hershing sold the property to Adam Claus, who subsequently passed the property rights to his son Bernhardt and then went to his grandson, Henry. It remained in that family from that time on."

The Claus Cemetery on Lake Road (U. S. Route 6) is tiny and not easily noticed by motorists who speed by whether driving east or west on this busy national highway.  However, it is well remembered and visited by those who care about its grounds and the gravesites of those long ago souls who found peace and rest at this unique burial ground. 

Taking a Thought-Provoking Look to Answer the Question of Cemetery Security Across America Today

"How Secure are Our Cemeteries?"  

"Thefts, 

Vandalism of Love Ones' Final Resting Places Hard to Prevent" 

by Marty Roney

of the

"Montgomery, Alabama Advertiser"

The title catches our eye with its large print meant to capture our attention and gain our interest.  Sadly, the subject is one many of us already know about first hand.  

It resonates with us.  It encourages us to spend more time learning how others with the same or similar problems have adopted measures that have helped to resolve them. 

The reports of thefts reflect on the real 'sense of violation' that overwhelms those who visit the  gravesites of their loved ones and friends only to see their flowers thrown out early or momentos broken or missing.

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Extending congratulations to the cemeteries that have reduced the occurrences of thefts and vandalism. We need to read more of their stories!

 Let's take the time to read and learn from those who have taken the necessary steps and implemented them.  

More cemeteries and gravesites will remain peaceful resting places if we follow the lead of others who have found ways to reduce thefts and vandalism.