Hi Joni. Two things of historical proportions.
Question 1
The Cumberland cemetery at 100 S. Muessing St. has a modern church on the
property that keeps the grass cut here and they do not know anything about
the cemeteries origins. Probably a log church at one time. I don't have
Sue's book but will look it up at the ISL.
FROM JONI - I have a picture of one of their 1st churches. They are now in the 3d
building.
They were thinking about adding on a small parking lot on the south side of
the current one which would be just east of the old graveyard but it is
within 100 feet of the cemetery so it probably won't get approval from DNR.
FROM JONI - DNR has already checked it out and told them no to a Prayer Labyrinth they
wanted to put there.
Have you ever run across any info on the original church that may provide
some clues about the size of the cemetery? It has the strangest L shaped
iron fence and was wondering about that too. We took pictures here a couple
of months ago and many stones have been placed inside the iron fence area.
Also several Civil War Vets here also.
FROM JONI - I have a good survey from the early 1920's that has the size of the
cemetery listed. The "new" back part of the church is sitting on part of the
cemetery. I gave a copy to the church secretary.
Question 2
Have you ever looked up in the courthouse in Greenfield any Revolutionary
War Vets that were buried in Greenfield? Where would you look? Would they
have historical newspaper clippings? I have never done any lookups in
Greenfield and was hoping you could give me some advice.
FROM JONI - To answer your question, no I have not. Sue Baker would be a good contact for
that. She probably already has the answer you need. The Hancock County Greenfield Library
has a microfilm newspaper section that is quite extensive. You might be able to find
something there.
http://www.greenfieldpub.lib.in.us/
Also it is sad to see the old Whisler cemetery going back to nature, and we
know Mr. Patel has the area up for sale and still does not want anyone to go
back there. Bob
FROM JONI - We have a plan for the Whistler cemetery this summer. And surprise,
surprise....it involves you! Jeanie for DNR will be getting in touch with you soon. We
have enlisted the help of Jeff Bennett, Warren Township Trustee and a summer intern.
FROM JONI - And we have another pioneer cemetery just "uncovered" in Warren
Township I would like to talk to you about. Call me. 919-3517
And BTW- I am the Cumberland Historian. Joseph Skvarenina is the Hancock County Historian.
I have his phone number if you need it.
Joni
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Right here Bob. I do not have any pictures of that cemetery. Have you a
copy of Sue Bakers book abt cemeteries? What can I do to help?
Joni
Bob Alloway wrote:
Looking for Joni Curtis. She hasn't been on this list in a long
time.
Anyone know how to contact her?
Anyone on this list have any information or photo's of the Cook Cemetery
that is 2 miles east of Eden? It is at the s.e. corner of the
intersection
of County roads E 900 N & N 400 E.
One of the oldest living Revolutionary War Soldiers may be buried here.
Robert Wilson. Died in his 105 year. Born 1745-1749 and died possibly 15
Jun 1849.
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