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Hi all-

Thought I'd start a discussion on Pennsylvania Cemeteries. :)
Most of my Fletcher family are in the West Laurel Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, PA, and a family on my FIL's side is in the Jersey Shore Cemetery in Lycoming, PA.

Has anyone had any experience finding information on the Jersey Shore Cemetery?
thanks!
Kate

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Permalink Reply by Sally Nelson on August 6, 2009 at 7:05pm

Hi, Kate.

My lines are Allegheny County (Southside Cemetery, Woodlawn Cemetery, and Mount Royal Cemetery) so I am not familiar with the cemetery you are asking about.

I heard something today, that I wanted to check out. Maybe you know. I was told that if for some reason a tombstone is damaged or knocked over and left unfixed for 2 years, the cemetery is allowed by law to bury it. Do you know if this is the case?

Sally

Permalink Reply by George M Jones III on August 14, 2009 at 10:33am

Hi Sally, I cannot believe there would be such a law. If so no cemetery would ever spend the money to repair vandalism if they could just bury the stones. Are not most cemetery lots under perpetual care when you purchase same? Thanks George

Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on August 6, 2009 at 7:08pm

Hi Sally-
I've never heard that law before- you may try posting it in the FindAGrave group- :)

Kate

Permalink Reply by Sally Nelson on August 7, 2009 at 6:14am

Thanks for the thought, Kate. I will try that.

Sally

Permalink Reply by Charles R. Almstedt on August 10, 2009 at 1:30pm

Michael "Bear" (Baer) d.1818, buried Bedford Co. Any listing of Cemeteries available?

Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on August 10, 2009 at 1:36pm

Hi Charles-
On FindAGrave there are 198 cemeteries listed for Bedford County, PA. Do you know where he lived in Bedford County? I looked under "Baer" and "Bear" and there were not any hits for Bedford County for either surname.

Permalink Reply by Charles R. Almstedt on August 21, 2009 at 5:39pm

In 1810 & 20 the family was in Dublin & Air Twps. The Ohio Land purchase gives Michael as Bedford Co.

Permalink Reply by Ronald A. Madle on August 18, 2009 at 7:35pm

Kate,

I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. The Jersey Shore Cemetery (1103 Locust Street, Jersey Shore, PA 17740--in Lycoming County) is listed on Find A Grave with 579 interments. Their phone number is (570) 398-1863. Hope that's helpful to you.

Ron Madle

Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on August 18, 2009 at 8:09pm

I'm just wondering if anyone who can't get to the Jersey Shore Cemetery easily(I live in VA) has requested information from this specific cemetery and had a positive experience?

Permalink Reply by Keith McKain on August 20, 2009 at 8:18pm

If anyone is interested in a plot map for Marietta Cemetery, Lancaster County, PA - I have one in a couple of jpg files. It is just a map - no names. The names of the plot owners (NOT the persons buried in each plot - but who paid for them) is available at the Lancaster County Historical Society. You must view there - they will not release it. All I can supply is the plot map.
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Permalink Reply by Joyce /Shaum/ Rehberg on August 21, 2009 at 8:20pm

Hello all,
I'm looking for help finding a cemetery near Bangor,PA.
My 4th G.Grandfather Johannes Schaum (aka) John Shaum died 1812. He is said to be buried near Bangor, Northampton, Pennsylvania. Descendants family are of Mennonite and Lutheran faith.
I haven't had any luck locationg Old Bangor cemeteries. Would anyone have a clue?

Permalink Reply by Kate Steere on August 22, 2009 at 4:29pm

Hi Joyce-
How have you looked for the cemeteries?
I found this site, which may be of some help:
http://www.geocities.com/heartland/6508/DIR.HTM

Do you know where his family(wife/children) were buried?

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