Yesterday my husband and I found an original site and graveyard associated
with
his family member who founded the church in 1790. That was a thrill. We
were
dismayed, however, to learn that most of the stones appeared to be just
that, stones
only, no carvings. Some simply had initials carved into them. We couldn't
trace
anything because there was nothing there. Nevertheless, to walk on the
same
grounds gave us a very emotional tie to grandpappies before us! At another
grave site earlier in the day, we were chased away by guardians......WASPS!
More excitement than we needed. At this gravesite here in the mountains
of NC we
found one stone that had wild flowers blooming in array across the front.
Good hunting all of you genealogist lovers.
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From: Deborah S Avelis <dsavelis(a)netusa1.net>
To: INALLEN-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [INALLEN-L] Re: INALLEN-D Digest V98 #21
Date: Wednesday, April 08, 1998 9:53 AM
Trina,
I had, at one time, a catalog from a Louisville company called the
Skeleton's Closet that had a kit to purchase to do tombstone rubbings.
You
might try to contact them. If I recall correctly, the kit contained
a
trowel, some cheesecloth, a brush, chalk and a black wax crayon and
paper.
If you can't find them, I'd try the Olde Genealogie Shoppe in
Indianapolis
or Everton's.
Remember to also take photographs of your tombstones too.
Good luck on your search.
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>Hello. I know this subject is kind of off topic but I thought this
would
be a
>perfect place to get advice. I am interested in starting tombstone
rubbings
>and was wondering if someone can tell me what things I will need,
where
I can
>get them, and any advice on this subject. Any info greatly
appreciated.
>
> -Trina
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Deborah
dsavelis(a)netusa1.net
Galveston, IN
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