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My experience has taken me to both ends of the assistance spectrum. I
remember one church that was able to verify that a cemetery was on the property (of
course I could see that) but had no other records nor could they lead me in
the proper direction. On the other end was a cemetery in Mishawaka, Indiana
that gave me location of a burial without a stone, in comparison with known
markers. Their records didn't match what I found, so their "sexton" met me at
the cemetery, found their mistake, then mailed me a copy of their corrected
record.
What has worked best for me is starting with a phone call with all
possible information ready. If I get an answering machine, or the person answering
is unsure, I send a detailed letter with blanks left for requested
information and ALWAYS INCLUDE A SASE. To date, I have only had 1 failed response.
Don't forget the township trustee for information. Sometimes they have
records of cemeteries within the township including church owned lots (not all
churches want this responsibility (see below)).
In our area, before a burial can take place, a permit must be obtained,
whether in a private or public cemetery. That permit granter should have the
best records, and a good place to find that person, is asking a local funeral
home.
Good luck with all your research.
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>From my experience, what the cemetery has varies all over the map - one
small church-related cemetery in Cincinnati I visited only knew who bought the
plot, and you were on your own looking to see who was buried there - the only
record was whatever was on any stone that happened to be there. Fortunately,
others have more information, and some are even willing to share what little
they have. The best response I have gotten from some Terre Haute area church
cemeteries translates to - Go Wander!
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Anyone care to share projects that are in the works for spring/summer?
I am interested in helping with anything in the Putnam/Hendricks county area.
Also have a question... Do cemeteries or churches generally keep burial records? I mean, if you suspect someone is buried in a particular cemetery, but there is no stone for them, is it possible to write whoever runs (or is in charge of) the cemetery and find out? I know this probably isn't the place for a question like that and my lack of knowledge in this area really shows hehe, but hopefully someone can help point me in the right direction. Specifically, I'm looking for information about burials in the New Providence Cemetery in Jefferson Twp, Putnam County. The burials would have occurred ~1900.
Hope you've been enjoying the warmer weather. I've officially caught spring fever!
Megan Heffelman
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