Kathy,
It sounds like you have done some great planning.
After reading your post, my question is, who owns the cemetery?
If it is privately owned, you need the owners permission not the trustees.
LA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Heckman" <kheckman50(a)msn.com>
To: <inpcrp(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:32 PM
Subject: [INPCRP] Questions for early settlers cemeteries
I've been reading the posts for a few months and now feel the
need to ask
a question or two. I am aware of a cemetery in my county that was started
in the 1850's. The last burial was before 1900. It has been vandalized
and not taken care of by the township. I've written the trustee for
permission to get a crew to clean up and help restore the cemetery and
have not received a response. After reading through the Department of
Natural Resources and the various sites linked to it, I think my first
objective is to get the cemetery registered with the DNR. I've printed
out the form and need to get some help filling it out but wanted to be
sure this is my first step.
I have created a website specifically for this project but have not
publicized it yet as I don't want to irritate the trustee. I've told them
I plan on fundraising for any money needed to complete this project. I
also have the backing (not financial) of our local historical society.
I'll save my other question for another time. Thanks for any input you
have.
Kathy in NW Indiana
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