----- Original Message -----
From: "Patty Myers" <pbmyers(a)stic.net>
To: <NJMIDDLE-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 11:55 AM
Subject: [NJMID] Fw: [PERRY] Re: New Jersey Turnpike Project and Cemetery
Problem
----- Original Message -----
From: "Debbi Geer" <dgirth(a)yahoo.com>
To: <PERRY-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 3:59 AM
Subject: [PERRY] Re: New Jersey Turnpike Project and Cemetery Problem
> The State of New Jersey is trying to complete a
> turnpike project. In doing so the future of a
> cemetery is at stake. A descendant of one of the 3500
> or even possibly 9000 burials in the cemetery has been
> fighting the various levels of government in order to
> save the cemetery. It is my understanding that the
> those involved with the project were going to remove
> any remains and bury all in one great big mass grave
> and not make any attempt to notify the
> descendants/relatives. There is a website which has
> numerous articles and other information. Your support
> is needed. There are two ways to speak up and have
> your voice heard: 1) download a printable petition
> and obtain signatures, or 2) sign an online petition.
> I hope that those who have ancestors in the State of
> New Jersey will support the effort in saving this
> cemetery. If you don't have ancestors or relatives in
> New Jersey, then consider the fact that it could
> happen to a cemetery where your ancestors are buried.
> The website address is -
>
>
www.graveinfo.com
>
>
> When I first heard about this a couple of months ago,
> I was appalled and emailed a couple of letters. I
> didn't think I would make a difference having no
> connections to New Jersey, but evidently it helped in
> some way. So if one can help do something, just think
> what thousands can do as a group. If you are are
> other mail lists, please pass this information on.
> The more signatures, the better chance that the
> officials in New Jersey as well as all other states
> will see that we care about our ancestors and respect
> their burial locations. Thank you for your support.
>
>
> Debbi Geer
>
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