Today I am highlighting two tombstone symbols that are acronyms of railroad organizations. These inscriptions are on two tombstones at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City, and are the only two inscriptions I have seen that are related to the railroad.
Category: Tombstone
Sep 20
Tombstone Tuesday-John A. & Louisa C. (Lillich) Buechner
This is the tombstone of John A. Buechner and Louisa C. (Lillich) Buechner, located in row 11 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed:
BUECHNER
Louisa C.
1872-1963
John A.
1865-1933
Sep 13
Tombstone Tuesday-Daughters of Rebekah Symbol
The Daughters of Rebekah, a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was established in 1851. The name is derived from Rebekah in the Bible. Sometimes called the Rebekahs, the society is an international service organization.
Aug 23
Tombstone Tuesday–Pythian Sisters Symbol
The Pythian Sisters, the female auxiliary of the Knights of Pythias, had their own symbol, a Maltese cross with the letters PLEF. These letters stand for Purity, Love, Equality, and Fidelity. This is the symbol used on a member’s tombstone.
Aug 16
Tombstone Tuesday-Rosa (Lillich) Buechner
This is the tombstone of Rosa (Lillich) Buechner, located in row 11 of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Schumm, Van Wert County, Ohio. The marker is inscribed:
ROSA
Wife of Henry
BUECHNER
1862-1929
Karen Miller Bennett, CG(R)
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