2023 archive

Jul 25

Tombstone Tuesday-African Violet Symbol

This tombstone is embellished with the image of African Violets in a tea cup.

Jul 21

Downtown Willshire, c1940-50

Today, a couple old photos of downtown Willshire, probably taken in the 1940s or 1950s, from the looks of the cars.

Jul 18

Tombstone Tuesday-Anna Whiteman

This is the tombstone of Anna Whiteman, located in Pingry Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana. The marker is inscribed:

ANNA WHITEMAN
Died
July 1838
In The 27
Year of Her
Age

Jul 14

Real Daughters

At a recent DAR meeting we discussed the restoration of the grave-site of a Real Daughter. A Real Daughter is the daughter of a Revolutionary War soldier or patriot.

Jul 11

Tombstone Tuesday-Harold P. & Leahline P. (Case) Schumm

This is the tombstone of Harold P. and Leahline P. (Case) Schumm, located in row 10 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio.