The Balckford Wells Genealogy Society will meet Saturday Sept. 21 at Montpelier at the
Community building by the Big Indian Chief at 10 am. Everyone is welcome. Members bring a
friend. Refreshments will be served by the president and vice president.
Southern Wells 4th grade is making a history project of the Batson Cemetery. They will be
traveling to the cemetery on Friday Sept 27th ( arrival time 1 pm) to do rubbings and to
learn about the history of the cemetery and hopefully learn how to respect the old
cemetery.
Rhonda Stoffer, Head of Indiana History and Genealogy Services, Marion Public Library.
Will be in charge of the days activities. Rhonda has relatives buried there and is very
interested in the protection of the cemetery. The Township trustee has been contacted and
has been ask if a fence could be placed around the cemetery for more protection from cars
and motor cycles being driven or ridden in the cemetery. So far Rhonda has received only a
no from the trustee about the fence. Perhaps those who know the trustee and have an
interest should call and make their feelings known.
Plan to attend the meeting on Sat. Sept 21 or if you're available on Friday the 27th
meet us at the cemetery at 1 pm to help with this educational project.
Connie Brubaker
President Blackford Wells Genealogy Society