"Kingston Twp. preserving history"

Kingston Twp. preserving history

Stark Cemetery on Find A Grave

Spotlighting the recent complex repair and restoration of the Thomas and Mary Iiams obelisk monument at the West Point Cemetery, Congress Township, Morrow County, Ohio

Please Note:

First and most importantly, it cannot be stressed enough that because this was a complex repair and restoration of a tall obelisk that was broken in two heavy large pieces, this type of work should only be attempted and undertaken by a licensed and insured professional working in the field who has undergone training and has had experience conducting this type of work in the same or similar setting.

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The photographs below are being shared courtesy of Tim Foor of Hallowed Ground Cemetery Preservation LLC who was hired for this project.  

Tim, with assistance from his son, completed the needed repair and restoration process.
The photographs were taken during the stages of this complex repair of the monument for Thomas James Iiams and his wife, Mary Polly Hardesty Iiams.  

As can be seen in the series of photographs, the obelisk had been lying on the ground in two large pieces.  

The Iiams gravesite and family plot is at the West Point Cemetery in Congress Township, Morrow County, Ohio. 

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The West Point Cemetery on Find A Grave 

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A link to the Iiams Family memorials on Find A Grave

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Here is a link to the June 18, 2008 photo of the partial Iiams monument and surrounding area as it appears on Find A Grave.

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 Facebook Group for Hallowed Ground Cemetery Preservation LLC

Sharing from the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museum - "Native American and Township Cemeteries" - Saturday, October 10, 2020 - 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. - Part of a Six Saturdays in September, 2020 and October Series

History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert: Native American Burial Grounds & Township Cemeteries

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Date & Time: 

Saturday, October 10, 2020.

10:00 am - 11:30 am

"Event Description"

"During this popular series, local historian Mike Gilbert will discuss a variety of historical topics. This week, investigate the known and unknown graveyards of our area.  

Native American and township cemeteries take center stage in this presentation as the unveiling of hidden burial grounds uncover the rich history buried beneath us. 

History Roundtable is offered on six Saturdays in September and October. Cost is $5 per session or $25 for all six.

To better accommodate demand, pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all sessions and can be done by contacting Curator of Manuscripts Julie Mayle at 419-332-2081, ext. 239, or jmayle@rbhayes.org. 

Payment can be made to Mayle with cash, check or credit card. Other sessions are Sept. 12, 19 and 26 and Oct. 17 and 24.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sessions will be live online only through Go To Meeting, an online meeting format. A link to each session for which participants register will be emailed to participants by the Thursday before the session."

"History Roundtable is sponsored by an anonymous donor."