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John Childress of Davidson County, Tennessee, was my 4-great grandfather.
He was the son of Henry Childress/Childers and his wife, Mary Farmer, of
Virginia. He was born circa 1735 in Virginia, and died in 1811 in Davidson
Co, TN.
He was married twice. His first wife was named Elizabeth, probably
Elizabeth Armstrong (although I haven't been able to confirm that). She was
from the Stokes/Surry County, NC area. My records show that John and
Elizabeth Childress had 7 children: William, Henry, John, Nancy, Elisha,
Robert and Thomas.
His second wife was Nancy Ann Hickman, daughter of William Hickman and
his wife, Mildred Ann Smith. (I have lot's of information on the Hickman
family, as I descend, separately, from Nancy Ann Hickman's older sister,
Martha "Patsy" Hickman Hill.) I show two children of this marriage: Patsy
Childress and Edwin Hickman Childress.
My line is through his son, John Childress Jr. He was known as Judge
John Childress. He married Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Elijah
Robertson and his wife, Sarah Maclin, and niece of Gen. James Robertson,
founder of Nashville. Judge John Childress was a leading citizen of
Nashville; Andrew Jackson was a frequent visitor in his home. One of his
sons, George Campbell Childress, was the author of the Texas Declaration of
Independence; a son-in-law, John B. Catron, served on the U.S. Supreme Court
(appointed by President Jackson).
I'll be happy to share any information on this family with anyone who is
interested.
Pete Hamilton
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Hi Jack,
If you are still looking for quilt design, I tell you what I did for my
parents.
First it was for a queen size bed. I took a tree design from a coloring book
and blow it up, ended up to be about a five foot tree. I made sure it had
seven branches as there are 7 of us kids. The leaves I embroidered with
first name and birth date.
At the base of the tree, I had Mom and Dad's names and there birth dates and
wedding date. I made 12 inch blocks all around. We are pretty spread out so
every other block was a state where one of us lives, also had Germany since
that is where family originated from. The other blocks each had to do with us
or Mom and Dad. One was a school with all the names embroidered around it.
There was one for the services, Army navy and Air Force and m sister and I
both worked in Washington, DC so had a capital bldg. on it. One was flowers,
one a church, one a jersey cow (I lived on a dairy farm growing up) one a
horse, and one couple dancing, a lady in the kitchen (Mom loves to cook and
bake) there was on 24 x 12 block with a horse and carriage (my Dad gives
carriage rides) The block were a combination of applique and embroidery. I
keep the green I used for the leaves and still add leaves when the family
grows. Hope this is helpful
Linda Wilson
Bonnie,
check out:
http://www.genealogyfamilytrees.com/davidson_family_genealogy_page.htm
Click on the Childress & Anderson Tree links. Let me know if you see any
possible family links.
These web site trees are very small and I have tons of info on various
family tree surnames by marriage etc.
I started out about 7 years ago and have gotten over 12,000 names from
various cousins, marriage links, etc.
It is fun and I am always looking for more information to update and/or
correct what I have.
Also check:
http://www.gencircles.com/users/gidavidson
Sincerely,
George Davidson
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Subject: [Childress Research] John Childerford Bible
Listmembers,
FYI. There is John Childerford Bible that has several gross
mistranscriptions that were submitted in error and published in the
Childers-Childress family newsletter and that gets re-printed from time to
time on the Internet.
Since it's publication the provider of that information (the Bible owner)
has alerted researchers to the transcription errors and that the Bible does
NOT have any "Childerford" entry and that there are other transcription
errors as well. Apparently the transcriber was confused and among other
things was not aware of the colonial spelling of Childress as "Childrefs".
Gary
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Subject: [Childress Research] CHILDRESS: BIBLE: John Childers (b. 1791) -
Pulaski County, KY
BIBLE: John Childers (b. 1791) - Pulaski County, KY <A
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Does anyone have the line on John Childress of Davidson County, Tn., who
died in 1810? He had a will naming his wife, Nancy, and children that was
proved in January of 1811. Shirley
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To Jack~Gary and Mark (list owners) and ALL Others,
I wanted you to know I appreciate all of your posts about Memorial Day and
the care of the cemeteries and the lists and all of the ways you have
contributed to helping us to ALWAYS REMEMBER.
My Uncle, Alvin Thomas Childress was on the list in your post "For Those that
Never Made It Home"
He was from Amherst County, Virginia, Buried at Sea, November 9, 1944. Do you
have any idea if this was a significant date that may be the cause of his
death?
I assume the numbers below his name was his Serial Number. He was quite young
and not married. Do you think there could be any information worth gleaning
from the Navy of ancestry value?
I knew about the Tablets of the Missing at East Coast Memorial but am not
familiar at all with it. Do you know the location (I know NYC) or the History
behind it? Would you think there would be more information available there?
On the Memorial grave stone in our family cemetery the date of death was
listed as November 8,1944 ~ the day before.
My Mother, who passed away five years ago tomorrow, May 25,1997 is buried
along with my Father at Quantico National Cemetery.
The cemetery put the wrong date on the temporary marker and also on the order
for the permanent one. Had we not caught the mistake it would have been
difficult for anyone to know or research in the future.
Both of the errors I am mentioning are only different by a few days, but it
would be quite easy I am sure for mistakes to have been made on headstones
and paperwork in many various aspects by many various means.
This also bring to mind another point/question I have concerning research
accuracy and finding those elusive ancestors.
My Family for the most part was always from Amherst Co. but my Mother was in
a nursing home in another county for over the last twelve years of her life
and my Father moved to another county for the last year of his, yet they
continued to own property, pay taxes, etc., in Amherst.
If I didn't know this and was searching for them, this would be quite
difficult as they may "appear" to be different people from different areas.
Do you feel this might be an idea in respect to searching for those long
before Nursing Homes and care facilities were created...that those requiring
care for whatever reason, were maybe moved in with someone else, related or
not and were overlooked in census lists and other paper trails???
I apologize if I am veering somewhat off topic but since the ancestors are
CHILDRESSES that are quite elusive, maybe someone on the list has ideas or
information that could help.
Thank You again for being a great list and allowing my mind to wander a bit
more than sharing anything proven...BUT Maybe... someday!!!
May each of you enjoy a good and safe Memorial Holiday and for those it was
established ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
Debbie
As always, Any CHILDRESS~RAIKES~HUDSON~CAMDEN~Hall, Carter, Wright, and many
other connections shared are always appreciated!
I just got back from a trip to Oklahoma where I saw two headstones side by
side that had been cleaned, apparently, by one of the no-no solutions Indiana
Jack mentioned. The surfaces were covered with a hard white-ish substance
and when I tentatively tried to remove it, I found that it would come off in
chunks if I used my fingernail. It was not like any natural fungus or growth
I'd ever seen so I can only assume some well-meaning person used a chemical
of some sort. The people who did it probably went away thinking they'd done
something really great by "cleaning up" their ancestors monuments. Hope they
came back this year to see the results!
Peggy
A listing of ww1and ww2 Childers and Childress buried overseas
Wilmer L. Childers
Private, U.S. Army
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Arkansas
Died: May 10, 1918
Buried at: Plot C Row 19 Grave 14
Somme American Cemetery
Bony, France
Amos R. Childress
Corporal, U.S. Army
142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Texas
Died: October 9, 1918
Buried at: Plot H Row 25 Grave 02
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France
Edward H. Childress
Private, U.S. Army
360th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Texas
Died: November 4, 1918
Buried at: Plot H Row 06 Grave 06
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
Romagne, France
Jones A. Childress
Private, U.S. Army
322nd Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Alabama
Died: November 10, 1918
Buried at: Plot D Row 06 Grave 33
St. Mihiel American Cemetery
Thiaucourt, France
WORLD WAR 2
Bernard W. Childers
Private, U.S. Army
35449393
329th Infantry Regiment, 83th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: West Virginia
Died: July 14, 1944
Buried at: Plot E Row 16 Grave 40
Normandy American Cemetery
St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Billy Joe Childers
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
00483536
United States Marine Corps
Entered the Service from: California
Died: September 18, 1944
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
Charlie T. Childers
Seaman, Second Class, U.S. Navy
09587685
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: February 11, 1945
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
Claude Gay Childers
Private, U.S. Marine Corps
00320888
United States Marine Corps
Entered the Service from: West Virginia
Died: September 14, 1942
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
Curtis L. Childers
Private First Class, U.S. Army Air Forces
07083882
31st Bomber Squadron, 5th Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: Florida
Died: June 9, 1942
Buried at: Plot B Row 1 Grave 271
Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Private First Class, U.S. Army
39546212
333rd Infantry Regiment, 84th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: California
Died: December 26, 1944
Buried at: Plot G Row 10 Grave 48
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart
Donald T. Childers
Captain, U.S. Army
0-387728
57th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts
Entered the Service from: Oregon
Died: October 24, 1944
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Eddie B. Childers
Sergeant, U.S. Army
15056133
6th Infantry Battalion, 1st Armored Division
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: November 8, 1942
Buried at: Plot H Row 15 Grave 20
North Africa American Cemetery
Carthage, Tunisia
Awards: Purple Heart
Floyd R. Childers
Private First Class, U.S. Army
36331701
129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Illinois
Died: February 15, 1945
Buried at: Plot D Row 3 Grave 124
Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
Francis M. Childers
Private First Class, U.S. Army
37610460
7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Missouri
Died: March 31, 1945
Buried at: Plot K Row 5 Grave 12
Lorraine American Cemetery
St. Avold, France
Awards: Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Garland M. Childers
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
19050985
509th Bomber Squadron, 351st Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: California
Died: March 18, 1944
Buried at: Plot B Row 2 Grave 50
Cambridge American Cemetery
Cambridge, England
Awards: Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart
Gerald K. Childers
Private, U.S. Army
35044548
104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Indiana
Died: December 31, 1944
Buried at: Plot E Row 7 Grave 12
Luxembourg American Cemetery
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Awards: Purple Heart
Harley C. Childers
Sergeant, U.S. Army
35739129
60th Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division
Entered the Service from: West Virginia
Died: March 16, 1945
Buried at: Plot C Row 3 Grave 19
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart
J. W. Childers
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
06297983
98th Bomber Squadron, 11th Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: Oklahoma
Died: September 29, 1942
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart
Jack W. Childers
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
38464704
367th Bomber Squadron, 306th Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: Oklahoma
Died: May 8, 1944
Buried at: Plot I Row 18 Grave 13
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Purple Heart
James C. Childers
Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
19087860
66th Bomber Squadron, 44th Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: California
Died: December 22, 1943
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
John J. Childers
Corporal, U.S. Army
06874591
31st Infantry Regiment
Entered the Service from: New Jersey
Died: June 10, 1944
Buried at: Plot L Row 9 Grave 116
Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
John L. Childers
Private, U.S. Army
34773074
6th Infantry Battalion, 1st Armored Division
Entered the Service from: North Carolina
Died: July 5, 1944
Buried at: Plot E Row 7 Grave 28
Florence American Cemetery
Florence, Italy
Awards: Purple Heart
Julius W. Childers
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
34596008
769th Bomber Squadron, 462nd Bomber Group, Very Heavy
Entered the Service from: North Carolina
Died: May 27, 1946
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters,
Purple Heart
Keith L. Childers
Seaman, First Class, U.S. Navy
03723166
United States Navy
Entered the Service from: Nebraska
Died: August 24, 1942
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
Louie W. Childers
Water Tender, Third Class, U.S. Navy
06342206
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: June 1, 1945
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Ralph Childers
Torpedoman's Mate, First Class, U.S. Navy
02796954
United States Navy
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: January 2, 1946
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Purple Heart
Raymond E. Childers
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces
O-712159
729th Bomber Squadron, 452nd Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: Colorado
Died: January 2, 1945
Buried at: Plot H Row 3 Grave 57
Luxembourg American Cemetery
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Awards: Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart
Samuel A. Childers
Water Tender, Third Class, U.S. Navy
06346696
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: October 26, 1945
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart
William A. Childers, Jr.
Motor Machinist's Mate, Second Class, U.S. Navy
09387908
United States Navy
Entered the Service from: Texas
Died: February 19, 1945
Buried at: Plot N Row 1 Grave 074
Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
William C. Childers
Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
00511206
United States Marine Corps
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: November 23, 1943
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Purple Heart
Albert D. Childress
Private First Class, U.S. Army
34391804
83rd Chemical Battalion
Entered the Service from: Alabama
Died: January 26, 1944
Buried at: Plot A Row 14 Grave 3
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Nettuno, Italy
Awards: Purple Heart
Alvin T. Childress
Baker, First Class, U.S. Navy
02658808
United States Navy
Entered the Service from: Virginia
Died: November 9, 1944
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at East Coast Memorial
New York City, USA
Clyde W. Childress
Private First Class, U.S. Army
33845643
341st Field Artillery Battalion, 89th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Virginia
Died: April 4, 1945
Buried at: Plot K Row 15 Grave 7
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Purple Heart
Douglas Childress, Jr.
Fire Controlman, Third Class, U.S. Navy
06173722
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: Texas
Died: December 13, 1945
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Purple Heart
Emile C. Childress
Private First Class, U.S. Army
44101672
3rd Field Artillery Battalion, 9th Armored Division
Entered the Service from: Alabama
Died: May 28, 1946
Buried at: Plot A Row 14 Grave 45
Lorraine American Cemetery
St. Avold, France
Frank E. Childress
Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps
00494755
United States Marine Corps
Entered the Service from: Missouri
Died: November 20, 1943
Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Purple Heart
Homer L. Childress
Seaman, Second Class, U.S. Navy
02733953
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: Alabama
Died: May 11, 1945
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Honolulu, Hawaii
Awards: Purple Heart
Ivan C. Childress
Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces
06255740
3rd Pursuit Squadron, 24th Pursuit Group
Entered the Service from: Texas
Died: May 24, 1942
Buried at: Plot D Row 12 Grave 17
Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
James C. Childress
Corporal, U.S. Army
34477241
315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Mississippi
Died: July 10, 1944
Buried at: Plot C Row 6 Grave 29
Normandy American Cemetery
St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Marvin E. Childress
Seaman, First Class, U.S. Navy
06257133
United States Naval Reserve
Entered the Service from: Texas
Died: July 11, 1944
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Nettuno, Italy
Awards: Purple Heart
Robert L. Childress
Technician 4th Class, U.S. Army
20423288
603rd Destroyer Battalion
Entered the Service from: Florida
Died: April 18, 1945
Buried at: Plot P Row 19 Grave 17
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Purple Heart
Willie Childress
Private First Class, U.S. Army
34321074
318th Medical Battalion, 93rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Tennessee
Died: September 15, 1944
Buried at: Plot A Row 9 Grave 47
Manila American Cemetery
Manila, Philippines
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an
organization of Union veterans – the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) –
established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of
the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be May
30. It is believed the date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all
over the country. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington
National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington. The cemetery
already held the remains of 20,000 Union dead and several hundred Confederate
dead.
Gen. Logan's order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 "
with the choicest flowers of springtime" urged: "We should guard their graves
with sacred vigilance. ... Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of
reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time,
testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as
a people the cost of a free and undivided republic."
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A. Evaluate the general condition of the burial monument. Do not attempt to
clean the monument if it exhibits any cracks, flaking and scaling, or eroding
granular surfaces. Carefully sound (gently tap surface with finger) stone to
determine if there are any underlying hollow areas. If hollow areas are
detected, do not continue with cleaning or handling.
B. Determine the type of soiling to remove it in the most effective manner.
Types of soiling could be:
Carbonaceous or sooty soiling
Urban grime; dirt
Organic--algae, fungi, lichens, mosses
Stains--metallic, oils, etc.
Efflorescence (salts)
C. Initiate cleaning process with the least aggressive method--gentle, clean
water rinsing. If washing with water alone is not sufficient, carefully
proceed with the use of a selected material to facilitate cleaning. Select
the gentlest possible method that will achieve a desirable or acceptable
level of cleanliness.
D. Always test selected cleaning method(s) before general application. Test
entire cleaning procedure in a small inconspicuous area on the monument.
E. Pre-wet monument with water before the application of any chemical
cleaning solutions. Pre-wetting prevents excessive penetration of cleaning
solutions and soiling into the stone, and facilitates softening of soiling.
F. Clean from the bottom to the top of the monument to avoid streak staining
on the stone. Periodically rinse runoff.
G. Always rinse thoroughly with water. Residues from chemical cleaning
solutions can create a blotchy appearance, provide mediums for bacterial
action, and cause staining. Do not allow cleaning solutions to dry on a
monument.
H. Do not assume that a cleaning procedure that is effective in one specific
case is therefore applicable for all cleaning situations.
I. Consult with a conservation
II. Review and Evaluation of Selected Brand Name Materials for Cleaning
Gravestones
A. Soaps and detergents
1. Soaps (e.g., "Ivory"): commercial household detergents (liquids and
powders) are not recommended for cleaning masonry. They are rendered
insoluble by calcium ions present in stone and hard water. They may also
produce free alkali and fatty acid salts.
2. Non-ionic Detergents (e.g., Photo Flo - a Kodak product): Non-ionic
detergents are recommended for cleaning gravestones. They are electrically
neutral cleaning agents that do not contain or contribute to the formation of
soluble salts. They provide better wetting of the masonry surface and,
therefore, successfully facilitate the removal of general soiling. Non-ionic
detergents are available from conservation, janitorial, and photographic
suppliers. A suggested cleaning solution is one ounce non-ionic detergent to
5 gallons water.
B. Acidic Cleaning Materials
1. Hydrochloric or Muriatic Acid, Phosphoric Acid (e.g. "Lime Away," "Naval
Jelly"), oxalic acid are not recommended for general cleaning of gravestones.
The use of hydrochloric or muriatic acid may result in ferrous chloride
(rust) staining and the deposition of soluble salts. Muriatic acid, which is
readily available in hardware stores, is a raw acid. It is a by-product of
processing steel and contains metallic particles that can cause ferrous
staining.
C. Alkaline, Corrosive, and Biocidal Cleaning Materials
1. Sodium Hydroxide (e.g., "Borax"), Sodium Hypochlorite (e.g., "Clorox"
"liquid chlorine") is not recommended for general cleaning of stone.
2. Calcium Hypochlorite (e.g., Chlorine, "HTH," "Shock Treatment"): Calcium
hypochlorite or chlorine is effective for the removal of biological growth.
It is a granular product that is not to be confused with "liquid chlorine" or
sodium hypochlorite. Calcium hypochlorite is available from swimming pool
suppliers. A suggested cleaning solution is one ounce calcium hypochlorite to
one gallon hot water. This product should be used only when a waterhose with
a good water pressure (e.g., 55 psi) is available.
3. Ammonium Hydroxide (e.g., household ammonia): Solutions of household
ammonia are recommended for cleaning light colored stones. Ammonia is
particularly effective for the removal of biological growth. One cup ammonia
to one gallon water.
4. Quatemary Ammoniums (e.g., algaecides or biocides for swimming pools):
Quaternary Ammoniums have a slightly different chemical structure than
ammonium hydroxide. They are especially effective for the removal of
biological growth, particularly stubborn black algae. Quaternary ammoniums
are available from swimming pool suppliers and list ingredients such as
alkylbenzyl trimethyl ammonium, benzyl alkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides, or
benzyl aklyl dimethyl ammonium bromides.
5. Trisodium Phosphate (e.g., "TSP, "Calgon"): Trisodium phosphate is not
recommended for cleaning monuments. It can cause the formation and deposition
of soluble salts. "Calgon" contains trisodium phosphate and a number of
additives that may be detrimental to monuments.
6. "Fantastic" All Purpose Cleaner, "Formula 409," "Spic and Span" and
abrasive cleansers: These are not recommended for cleaning monuments. Avoid
products containing sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium
bicarbonate, and ammonium carbonate, due to their ability to form and deposit
soluble salts in monuments.
III. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS OR TOOLS
A. The following items are recommended for use in cleaning procedures for
masonry: soft natural bristle (e.g., tampico) brushes, nylon brushes, tooth
brushes, Q-tips, sponges (especially natural sponges). Wood and some plastic
spatulas are also recommended.
B. Do not use metal brushes or scrapers, or abrasive pads (e.g., "Brillo,"
"Scotchbrite") to clean monuments.
IV. SOME FINAL REMINDERS ABOUT BRAND NAME CLEANING MATERIALS
A. Do not rely solely upon product labels or advertising. Brand name
materials that are readily available from hardware and grocery stores are
generally intended for household use. Information is not provided for
specialized applications outside of the home or workshop.
B. The use of improper cleaning materials and practices can cause serious
and irreparable damage to gravestones.
III. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS OR TOOLS
A. The following items are recommended for use in cleaning procedures for
masonry: soft natural bristle (e.g., tampico) brushes, nylon brushes, tooth
brushes, Q-tips, sponges (especially natural sponges). Wood and some plastic
spatulas are also recommended.B. Do not use metal brushes or scrapers, or
abrasive pads (e.g., "Brillo," "Scotchbrite") to clean monuments.
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Another good thing is shaving cream and a toothbrush
Billy Edward Huffman Jr.
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Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Childress Research] Photo hints for stones
> Jack- Thanks for the very useful information. Someone had told me to use
> common bath soap to rub on a tombstone as it will highlight the lettering.
> It does make it easier to read and photograph the stone. My question is
> now, is it something that will harm the stone?
> J. Childress
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Decorations on Monumental Inscriptions
These are some motifs found on gravestones with some of the commonly held
interpretations of their symbolism.
Angel, Flying- Rebirth; Resurrection
Angel, Trumpeting- Resurrection
Angel, Weeping - Grief & Mourning
Arch - Victory in Death
Arrow - Mortatlity
Bird - Eternal Life
Bird, Flying - Resurrection
Book - Representation of a holy book; i.e. the Bible
Breasts (Gourds, Pomegranates) - Nourishment of the soul; the Church
Columns and Doors - Heavenly entrance
Crown - Glory of life after death
Cup or Chalice - The Sacraments
Dove - Purity; Devotion
Dove, Flying - Resurrection
Drapes - Mourning; Mortality
Flame or Light - Life; Resurrection
Flower - Fragility of Life
Flower, Severed Stem - Shortened Life
Garland or Wreath - Victory in Death
Grim Reaper - Death personified
Hand, Pointing Up - Pathway to Heaven; Heavenly Reward
Hands, Clasped - The Goodbyes said at Death
Heart - Love; Love of God; Abode of the Soul; Mortality
Hourglass - Passing of Time
Lamb - Innocence
Lion - Courage; The Lion of Judah
Pall - Mortality
Pick - Death; Mortality
Rod or Staff - Comfort for the bereaved
Rooster - Awakening; Resurrection
Scythe - Death; The Divine Harvest
Seashell - Resurrection; Life Everlasting; Life's Pilgrimage
Skull - Mortality
Skull/Crossed Bones - Death
Skeleton - Life's brevity
Snake (Tail in Mouth) - Everlasting life in Heaven
Spade - Mortality; Death
Sun Rising - Renewed Life
Sun Shining - Life Everlasting
Sun Setting - Death
Thistle - Scottish Descent
Tree - Life
Tree Sprouting - Life Everlasting
Severed Branch - Mortality
Tree Stump - Life Interrupted
Tree Trunk - Brevity of Life
Tree Trunk Leaning - Short Interrupted Life
Urn - Immortality (Ancient Egyption belief that life would be restored
in the future through the vital organs placed in the urn.)
Weeping Willow Tree - Mourning; Grief; Nature's Lament
Winged Face - Effigy of the Deceased Soul; the Soul in Flight
Winged Skull - Flight of the Soul from Mortal man
Wreath - Victory
Wreath on Skull - Victory of Death over Life
Wheat Strands or Sheaves - The Divine Harvest
Australian Family Tree Connections January 1997
INDIANA JACK
injack1(a)aol.com
<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/injackcw/">CHILDERS/CHILDRESS RESEARCH CENTER</A> (CIVIL WAR SITE) <A HREF="http://angelfire.lycos.com/in4/injack">CHILDERS/CHILDRESS
CEMETERY DIRECTORY</A>
A. Evaluate the general condition of the burial monument. Do not attempt to
clean the monument if it exhibits any cracks, flaking and scaling, or eroding
granular surfaces. Carefully sound (gently tap surface with finger) stone to
determine if there are any underlying hollow areas. If hollow areas are
detected, do not continue with cleaning or handling.
B. Determine the type of soiling to remove it in the most effective manner.
Types of soiling could be:
Carbonaceous or sooty soiling
Urban grime; dirt
Organic--algae, fungi, lichens, mosses
Stains--metallic, oils, etc.
Efflorescence (salts)
C. Initiate cleaning process with the least aggressive method--gentle, clean
water rinsing. If washing with water alone is not sufficient, carefully
proceed with the use of a selected material to facilitate cleaning. Select
the gentlest possible method that will achieve a desirable or acceptable
level of cleanliness.
D. Always test selected cleaning method(s) before general application. Test
entire cleaning procedure in a small inconspicuous area on the monument.
E. Pre-wet monument with water before the application of any chemical
cleaning solutions. Pre-wetting prevents excessive penetration of cleaning
solutions and soiling into the stone, and facilitates softening of soiling.
F. Clean from the bottom to the top of the monument to avoid streak staining
on the stone. Periodically rinse runoff.
G. Always rinse thoroughly with water. Residues from chemical cleaning
solutions can create a blotchy appearance, provide mediums for bacterial
action, and cause staining. Do not allow cleaning solutions to dry on a
monument.
H. Do not assume that a cleaning procedure that is effective in one specific
case is therefore applicable for all cleaning situations.
I. Consult with a conservation
II. Review and Evaluation of Selected Brand Name Materials for Cleaning
Gravestones
A. Soaps and detergents
1. Soaps (e.g., "Ivory"): commercial household detergents (liquids and
powders) are not recommended for cleaning masonry. They are rendered
insoluble by calcium ions present in stone and hard water. They may also
produce free alkali and fatty acid salts.
2. Non-ionic Detergents (e.g., Photo Flo - a Kodak product): Non-ionic
detergents are recommended for cleaning gravestones. They are electrically
neutral cleaning agents that do not contain or contribute to the formation of
soluble salts. They provide better wetting of the masonry surface and,
therefore, successfully facilitate the removal of general soiling. Non-ionic
detergents are available from conservation, janitorial, and photographic
suppliers. A suggested cleaning solution is one ounce non-ionic detergent to
5 gallons water.
B. Acidic Cleaning Materials
1. Hydrochloric or Muriatic Acid, Phosphoric Acid (e.g. "Lime Away," "Naval
Jelly"), oxalic acid are not recommended for general cleaning of gravestones.
The use of hydrochloric or muriatic acid may result in ferrous chloride
(rust) staining and the deposition of soluble salts. Muriatic acid, which is
readily available in hardware stores, is a raw acid. It is a by-product of
processing steel and contains metallic particles that can cause ferrous
staining.
C. Alkaline, Corrosive, and Biocidal Cleaning Materials
1. Sodium Hydroxide (e.g., "Borax"), Sodium Hypochlorite (e.g., "Clorox"
"liquid chlorine") is not recommended for general cleaning of stone.
2. Calcium Hypochlorite (e.g., Chlorine, "HTH," "Shock Treatment"): Calcium
hypochlorite or chlorine is effective for the removal of biological growth.
It is a granular product that is not to be confused with "liquid chlorine" or
sodium hypochlorite. Calcium hypochlorite is available from swimming pool
suppliers. A suggested cleaning solution is one ounce calcium hypochlorite to
one gallon hot water. This product should be used only when a waterhose with
a good water pressure (e.g., 55 psi) is available.
3. Ammonium Hydroxide (e.g., household ammonia): Solutions of household
ammonia are recommended for cleaning light colored stones. Ammonia is
particularly effective for the removal of biological growth. One cup ammonia
to one gallon water.
4. Quatemary Ammoniums (e.g., algaecides or biocides for swimming pools):
Quaternary Ammoniums have a slightly different chemical structure than
ammonium hydroxide. They are especially effective for the removal of
biological growth, particularly stubborn black algae. Quaternary ammoniums
are available from swimming pool suppliers and list ingredients such as
alkylbenzyl trimethyl ammonium, benzyl alkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides, or
benzyl aklyl dimethyl ammonium bromides.
5. Trisodium Phosphate (e.g., "TSP, "Calgon"): Trisodium phosphate is not
recommended for cleaning monuments. It can cause the formation and deposition
of soluble salts. "Calgon" contains trisodium phosphate and a number of
additives that may be detrimental to monuments.
6. "Fantastic" All Purpose Cleaner, "Formula 409," "Spic and Span" and
abrasive cleansers: These are not recommended for cleaning monuments. Avoid
products containing sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium
bicarbonate, and ammonium carbonate, due to their ability to form and deposit
soluble salts in monuments.
III. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS OR TOOLS
A. The following items are recommended for use in cleaning procedures for
masonry: soft natural bristle (e.g., tampico) brushes, nylon brushes, tooth
brushes, Q-tips, sponges (especially natural sponges). Wood and some plastic
spatulas are also recommended.
B. Do not use metal brushes or scrapers, or abrasive pads (e.g., "Brillo,"
"Scotchbrite") to clean monuments.
IV. SOME FINAL REMINDERS ABOUT BRAND NAME CLEANING MATERIALS
A. Do not rely solely upon product labels or advertising. Brand name
materials that are readily available from hardware and grocery stores are
generally intended for household use. Information is not provided for
specialized applications outside of the home or workshop.
B. The use of improper cleaning materials and practices can cause serious
and irreparable damage to gravestones.
III. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS OR TOOLS
A. The following items are recommended for use in cleaning procedures for
masonry: soft natural bristle (e.g., tampico) brushes, nylon brushes, tooth
brushes, Q-tips, sponges (especially natural sponges). Wood and some plastic
spatulas are also recommended.B. Do not use metal brushes or scrapers, or
abrasive pads (e.g., "Brillo," "Scotchbrite") to clean monuments.
Subj: (no subject)
Date: 5/21/2002 7:13:18 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: <A HREF="mailto:INJACK1">INJACK1</A>
To: <A HREF="mailto:INJACK1">INJACK1</A>
Taking photo's
Photo Hints
Make sure you are not taking photos into the sun. Taking the photographs on a
cloudy or overcast day is better than bright sunshine - usually.
Spraying water - and water only - on the inscription may help to define it
and make it easier to read. Do this ONLY if the inscription is very difficult
to read.
Do not damage any flowers planted in front of the headstone epitaph. If it is
possible to move flowers or foliage away from the front of the headstone
without doing damage to them, then do so if needed.
Be sure to crouch down to the level of the headstone and move in close to
fill the viewfinder frame with the image of the headstone. We are not
interested in anything else but the headstone.
When you have taken all the headstone shots in a particular cemetery, please
also take one shot of the cemetery showing the setting of the graves.
Digital Photos
Shoot at the highest resolution allowed by your camera.
Once you have finished the photography, send the photos in a JPEG format
Please be sure to label each disc with the contents. Include the name of the
cemetery, the location and state.
Note: It is not a good idea to use chalk or shaving cream to highlight
carvings on headstones. The chemicals in those substances may actually be
corrosive to porous stones. Also, removing chalk dust and shaving cream may
require vigorous scrubbing, which may damage the stone.