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> I'm seeking information on GEORGE K.CHAMBERS.Born 12-27-1808 possibly in
> Philadelphia.Married Eliza Bartlett about 1829.Sons John and James.Lived
> at 10th and Castle in their later years.
> Any one with Philadelphia ties?
>
> Thanx,
> Harry Chambers
> Pitman,NJ
This was posted on my list as a press release and thought every one that was
upset about the sale of the used markers would like to see that our concerns
and speaking up did not go un-noticed. Sheryl
FDVT31A(a)prodigy.com (MRS NANCY S HARGISS) wrote:
Kay..here is a press release from eBay you might want to share with
the list.
Nancy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 1999
eBay has recently been contacted by citizens who have expressed
concern
over the fact that several historical tombstones have appeared for
sale on
the eBay site. We share your concern, and will not permit these
items to
be sold on our site. This release is intended to answer several
questions
that have been raised in connection with these items.
First, eBay does not sell or possess the items on its site. eBay is
a
venue where users post items for sale, and sellers complete
transactions
directly with buyers. eBay does not, and has never, possessed any
historical tombstone.
Second, as an Internet Service Provider, eBay cannot and does not
pre-screen items posted on its site. While eBay rules strictly
prohibit
the posting of illicit items such as tombstones, it cannot guarantee
that
all its users will abide by these rules in posting items for sale.
When eBay learns that an illicit item is on its site, it promptly
removes
the item. However, with approximately 2 million items for sale at
any
given time, and with over 250,000 new items placed on the site each
day,
some illicit items may go unnoticed for several days. We depend on
our
community to work with us in locating and identifying illicit items
so that
we can quickly remove them.
In this case, eBay has promptly removed every tombstone brought to
its
attention, informed the sellers that such markers are not allowed on
the
site, and refunded all fees in connection with these auctions to
ensure
that eBay has in no way received money for this activity. To
discourage
future listings of tombstones on the site, eBay will also be posting
rules
on its site shortly regarding the sale of artifacts which will
specifically
inform users that the sale of historical tombstones is illegal in
many
states and is prohibited on eBay.
eBay has received information that at least some of the items brought
to
our attention are not tombstones, but historical grave markers given
to
families of Civil War veterans. In many cases, these grave markers
were
never actually used as grave markers, but kept by families as
mementos. In
those instances, the markers are not stolen property, and if they
were
never used as for tombstones their sale may be lawful. eBay is
investigating whether these items can be lawfully sold, and will
post
information on the site when it makes a final decision.
eBay will be contacting law enforcement and encouraging authorities
to
investigate whether historical marker posted on its site was stolen.
eBay
will cooperate fully in any investigation of illegal activity, and
will
provide records to law enforcement on the sellers of any illegal item.
eBay
appreciates the efforts of those who have contacted us concerning
these
postings. Concerned law enforcement authorities or interested
citizens may
contact Associate General Counsel Rob Chesnut at (408) 558-5948 if
they
have further questions on this matter.
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I'm forwarding this on as it has me puzzeled also as how some one could s=
ale a
used grave marker. Didn't some one else already pay for it to be placed w=
here
it was ??? Did that person deside they no longer wanted the marker there =
and
deside to resale it ??? And if they are saleing the markers are they plac=
eing
new ones ??? If not what happens to the site... is it forever forgotten a=
nd
lost ??? That is SAD !!! I just don't understand either.
Sheryl
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Subject: used grave markers are being auctioned at eBay!
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This is sad! Sent to me by another list and wanted to let everyone know that
used grave markers are being auctioned at eBay!
<< > Thank you again, Carlene. Below is the information on the grave markers
>> you have alerted us about. Have sent an e-mail to eBay, and to each
>> seller, reminding them that these items were once in place on someone's
>> grave, and that each state has laws forbidding vandalism to graves. I
>> encourage all on this list to respond to eBay and/or to the sellers as
>> you feel led.
>> Annette Elam Wezel
>>
>> #95765135 is a GAR grave marker, marked "County Commissioners, West
>> Chester, PA." The seller refers to its having been 'used.' The name of
>> the seller is "1sterling," and the item is located in New Jersey. The
>> seller's e-mail address is: sterlingcenter(a)world.att.net
>> #95765620 is also a GAR grave marker, in a different style, marked with
>> the number "15" in the design of the front, with the back marked only
>> "AMERICA," which may refer to the foundry. Again, the seller refers to
>> 'signs of use.' Same location, same seller, same address.
>>
>> #96301772 is a Korean War veterans grave marker. The seller is located in
>> West Tennessee. The seller's e-mail address is: hbuild36(a)aol.com
>>
>> #98328212 is a "World War Veterans Marker." Possibly World War I, but I
>> am not sure of that. Located in Michigan. Sellers address is
>> capcornr(a)klondyke.net
>>
>> #96742252 is World War II Veterans grave marker. Advertised as an "eagle
>> grave marker presented by the County Commissioners." Back marked
>> "Philadelphia, PA," but that may again refer to a foundry. Located in
>> Penndel, PA. Sellers address is tmaw(a)netcarrier.com
>>
>> On Sun, 2 May 1999 00:42:56 -0500 "Carlene M. Wojahn"
>> <cwojahn(a)internetwis.com> writes:
>> >Since it was pointed out to me about a month ago that grave markers
>> >are sold on the ebay auction site., I sporadically check it out.
>> >These auctions are now in process, and this greatly concerns me, for
>> >doesn't this encourage theft of these markers ? Where did the person
>> >selling these markers get them from ?
>> >Carlene M. Wojahn
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=95765135
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=95765620
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=96301772
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=98328212
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=96742252
> >>
Dawn Townsend
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Forwarding this from another list. Thought it might help some one,Sheryl
Complete state and country Atlas for 1895
http://www.livgenmi.com/1895.htm
Maps of the U.S. 105 years ago.
All states and counties.
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Hi:
I am forwarding this to my lists in case you have anyone in Kentucky
that might have had land patents given them from service in the Rev. War. I
found a couple of mine.
Ron Riley
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From: Robert L. Smith <rlsmith(a)IAC.NET>
To: KYROOTS(a)LSV.UKY.EDU <KYROOTS(a)LSV.UKY.EDU>
Date: Friday, April 30, 1999 6:12 PM
Subject: Land Office Web Site
>The May 1999 issue of The Kentucky Explorer has a brief article (page 101)
>about the new web site for the Secretary of State's Land Office. The URL
>is:
>
>http://www.sos.state.ky.us
>
>It has information on Kentucky land grants and a index search (currently
>limited to Revolutionary grants, but I'm told it will be expanded). Also
>how to order copies of land grants, etc. Worth a look.