Slavery was abolished in New York in 1827. Prior to that, the Dyckmans, Nagles, and other Uptown Manhattan families, made use of enslaved labor. The post Uptown’s Forgotten Slave Cemetery appeared first on | My Inwood.| | My Inwood
The Town of Colma in California is known as “The City of Souls” due to its numerous cemeteries and the large number of deceased residents (1.5 million souls), far exceeding the living population of over 1,407 residents. A San Francisco ordinance in 1900 prohibited further burials within the city limits, leading to the relocation of … Continue reading CITY OF SOULS→| Words on Stone
Severe flooding often means your deceased relatives do not rest in peace. Lord, plant my feel on higher ground. Under the sod, and the dew, awaiting judgment day. Stop traveller and weep,For here b…| Words on Stone
It was a quiet night in Alanreed, Texas. Perhaps a dog or two barked at the automobile weaving its way down Main Street; cars were still a novel enough sight for the canine population to call attention to each one, … Continue reading →| NEVER QUITE LOST
This article, which I published almost exactly 11 years ago, on July 1, 2014, is easily my most-read blog post. I looked at the stats today and saw that it has had almost 61,000 views in the past 11 years. That’s a lot of views for my little blog. I thought I’d re-run it today […]| Organize Your Family History
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland Lasswade is derived from two Old English words meaning meadow and a shallow river crossing. Before there was a bridge, a sturdy local girl called Jenny struggled across the river carrying travellers on her back. According to this local legend, the cries of ‘Jenny lass, wade!’ is the reason that the village … Continue reading Lasswade Old Kirk and Graveyard→| Words on Stone
Kilmartin Glen, located in Argyll and Bute, Western Scotland, was part of the Poltalloch Estate owned by the Malcolm Clan until the 1930’s. It is a natural museum with hundreds of historic mo…| Words on Stone
A sample of graves located in the First Mennonite Cemetery also known as East End Cemetery. JOHN RICHERT This very old stone is so worn that the inscription is illegible. The cemetery record furnishes the following information: In Memory Of / John Richert / Born Oct. 18, 1830 / Died Feb. 14, 1895 / Aged … Continue reading Kitchener Mennonite Cemetery→| Words on Stone
Portobello Cemetery is a relatively modern burial ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh, opened in 1877 and in continual use to modern day.| Burials & Beyond
Keen Ripperologists believe the man known as Jack The Ripper, who violently killed five prostitutes, is laid to rest in Brisbane's Toowong Cemetery.| The Andy T Channel
The cemetery in Key West is a lot like the city itself: quirky, crowded, colorful and full of history. The site has a forlorn almost spooky air. Take a walking tour and discover fascinating stories of Key West and its people.| Florida Rambler
The ultimate guide to dark tourism! Dark tourism explanations, definitions, examples and impacts are all discussed in this comprehensive post.| Tourism Teacher
Rising from the graves springtime green —forgotten cemetery stirs.| boy with a hat