One of the first book's I obtained on genealogy (circa 1976) recommended a
wire brush when you go to the cemetery. I hope she didn't get her ideas from
folks to
read it. I contacted the Mass. Sons of the American Revolution to look into
the desecration. Thanks for sharing.
Patriotically Yours,
Mark Kreps
-------Original Message-------
From: L.A. CLUGH
Date: 05/27/05 07:57:05
To: INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: [INPCRP] Fw: [DearMYRTLE] Meaning of gravestone graphics
Good morning,
Since the list is quite again, I'm passing on these messages
from the Dear Myrtle list. They are both about tombstones.
1. From Dick Eastman's newsletter.
Reporter arrested from damaging a tombstone with powder and a wire brush.
http://eogn.typepad
com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2005/05/how_not_to_readhtml<http://eogn
typepad.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2005/05/how_not_to_read.html>
2. The meaning of gravestone graphics
Print out the full version of McNeel's Symbolism Glossary BEFORE you leave
for your next cemetery trip. This will help you understand the meaning
behind the choice of graphics on an ancestor's tombstone.
http://www.valdostadailytimes
com/content/4/15923/The+Memorialist:+McNeelâ<http://www.valdostadailytimes
com/content/4/15923/The+Memorialist:+McNeelâ>
DearMYRTLE, your friend in genealogy
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Happy family tree climbing!
Myrt :)
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