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THE RECORDING OF A CEMETERY

By Thelma Greene Reagan

 

Today we walked where others walked

On a lonely, windswept hill.

Today we talked where others cried

For loved ones whose lives are stilled.

 

Today our hearts were touched

By graves of tiny babies.

Snatched from the arms of loving kin,

In the heartbreak of the ages.

 

Today we saw where

the grandparents lay

In the last sleep of their time.

Lying under the trees and clouds -

Their beds kissed by the sun and wind.

 

Today we wondered

About an unmarked spot.

Who lies beneath this hallowed ground?

Was it a babe, child, young or old?

No indication could be found.

 

Today we saw where Mom and Dad lay.

We had been here once before

On a day we'd all like to forget,

But will remember forever more.

 

Today we recorded for kith and kin

The graves of ancestors past.

To be preserved for generations hence,

A record we hope will last.

 

Cherish it, my friend.

Preserve it, my friend,

For stones sometimes crumble to dust

And generations of folks yet to come

Will be grateful for your trust.

 

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Mower County Cemetery Information

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Cemetery Information

From History of Mower County 1911

 

 

Cedar City Cemetery

This cemetery is pleasantly located on the south one-half of section 32, and contains three fourths of an acre of land. It was surveyed in 1879 by G.H. Clough, and contained at that time forty-two lots, 18x20. This was used as a burial place a number of years before it was platted. The first burial here was that of a man named Robinson, assistant editor of the Mower County Mirror.

 

 

Dexter Cemetery

The village cemetery is located one-half mile north of the business portion of the town, in the northwest quarter of section 13. It is on the main highway and consists of two acres of nice high ground, which slopes east and also west. It was platted in 1889 and laid out in seventy-two main or principal lots and 306 smaller or outside lots. The cemetery is under control and management of the village council.

 

 

Grand Meadow Cemetery

The Grand Meadow Cemetery is suitably located, and well cared for. On March 11, 1873, a meeting of citizens was held, and various sums were subscribed for the purchase of a cemetery. Temporary officers were appointed as follows: President, O.W. Case; treasurer, L. E. Pearce; Secretary B.F. Langsworthy. A committee of three, consisting of O.W. Case, H.P. Coleman, and William Lewis was appointed to draft the by-laws. The Grand Meadow Cemetery Association was then formally organized, the directors being O.W. Case, B.F. Langsworthy, L.E. Pearce, A.R. Austin, C.F. Greening, N.C. Markham, and William Lewis. C.F. Greening was the first actuary.

The first burial was probably that of Arthur Wood, October 7, 1873.

The present officers are: President, John Peterson, treasurer and actuary, C.F. Greening, secretary, Philip T. Elliot; C.W. Martin, A.D. Moore, L.M. Lindsley, and W.P. Lewis.

 

 

Lansing Cemetery

It is located on the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of section 11, the ground being donated by A.B. Vaughn, and is incorporated under the laws of the state.

The first burial was that of Gardner Mitchell. He came from Wisconsin here, but formally lived in Rhode Island. He was a veteran of the War of 1812. He made his home with the Vaughn's until his death.

 

 

Pleasant Valley Cemetery

In June, 1870, five acres of land, situated in the southeast quarter of section 15, the property of L.S. Bates, was purchased by the town, at $10 per acre, for a burial ground. It is now known as the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

 

 

Prairie View Cemetery

This cemetery was laid out in 1881 by John Merrill. It is situated on the northwest quarter of section 25, in Windom Township. The first burial was that of Amos Hickok, April 1, 1882.

 

 

Rose Creek [Enterprise] Cemetery

This cemetery, which is located in the southern part of Section 24, Austin Township, was laid out June, 1862 and the first officials were Thomas Varco, Harvey Proudy, and Ezra Ames. The first burial was that of Harvey Pratt, son of D.O. and A.L. Pratt, in 1862. The cemetery society was incorporated in 1862. The present officers are: President, F.H. Pike; secretary, J.W. Varco; treasurer, C.H. Lott; superintendent, C.O. Brownwell; director, F.M. Dufty. The cemetery presents an excellent appearance and is well kept. The Happy Thought Club has done much to improve its appearance.

 

 

Udolpho Cemetery

Udolpho Cemetery is located in the southeast corner of the northeast quarter of section 21. It was purchased in February, 1862, by Francis A. Neller at the time his wife died. Hers was the first burial. Later the people of the township took an interest in the cemetery, and each paid a proportionate share of the cost. The land was purchased by Mr. Neller from Solomon Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox, who signed the joint deed, was the second to be buried in the cemetery, her death taking place March, 1862.

 

 

Waltham Cemetery

Waltham Cemetery was organized under the laws of the state December 17, 1867. It is located on the southwest corner of section 22, and northwest corner of section 27, and contains one acre. The ground was purchased by the town and presented to the association for cemetery purposes.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From: The History of Mower County 1911

Transcribed by Kathy Pike, Nov. 2006

 

 

 

 

 

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