Monthly Archives: October 2010

Genealogical Resource Checklist

  Genealogical Resource Checklist Beginning to research family history can be a big step. Many times, the family and the pedigree sheets used to keep track of the information will overwhelm a beginning family historian. The categories listed below will help … Continue reading

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A Grave Matter in Indiana

Grave Matter in Indiana On September 2, 2010, I attended a talk at the Elkhart Historical Society given by Jeannie R. Regan-Dinius. Regan-Dinius is the Director of Special Initiatives for the Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Historic Preservation and … Continue reading

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The Kimball Surprise

  The Kimball Surprise Brownville April 9- In spite of cloudy skies and muddy roads, a merry company of relatives and friends met at the pleasant home of George H. Kimball to celebrate his 82nd birthday. Mr. Kimball was born in … Continue reading

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Morgan Young Jr. Grave Marking~~ Revolutionary War Veteran

Morgan Young Jr. Grave Marking I am a member of the William Tuffs Chapter of the NSDAR from Elkhart County, Indiana. One of our chapters in the next county over dedicated a grave marker with a ceremony. The chapter invited … Continue reading

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Why Genealogy Is Important

  Many genealogists and family historians write why genealogy is important to them and the community. I decided to add into the mix and write my ideas of why it is important to know our family history. Family history brings … Continue reading

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Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery

This is Yellow Creek Frame Church Cemetery which is across the street from the Yellow Creek Brick Church.   For some reason, I focused a few seconds on  to  the cemetery across the street. I was probably thinking I wanted to show there are … Continue reading

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Yellow Creek Brick Cemetery Video

My first attempt to upload a video. This is a panoramic view of Yellow Creek Brick Cemetery West Section which I filmed last year.

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Even More Stone Art

Angel Flying~Baintertown Cemetery~Elkhart County,IN

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More Stone Art from Elkhart County, Indiana Cemeteries

  Axe and Log  ~~Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, Indiana     Hands, Clasped Friendship or Marriage~~Osceola Noffsinger Cemetery Elkhart ,County Indiana 

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Tombstone Art in Elkhart County, Indiana

Tombstone Art in Elkhart County, Indiana hoosierbeth | October 10, 2010 at 12:48 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/p15r5r-R   I have decided to write about the stone cutters and stone artists that created the tombstones in Elkhart County. … Continue reading

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