"Are you aware of a cemetery that is in danger of destruction or is neglected?" Ebeneezer Cemetery off Republican Road in Jacksonville (Gravel Ridge) was pretty well gone the last time I visited ca 2013. Some grave markers. Surrounded by private property. ________________________________ From: Nathan Zipfel <nzipfel@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 3:35 PM To: ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com Subject: [AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION] Re: Rootsweb Lists Hi all, Hi - I have already done what was needed for the new list setup. This is a really quiet list. Are you aware of a cemetery that is in danger of destruction or is neglected? Nathan Zipfel Saving Graves http://www.savinggraves.net Welcome to Saving Graves - Cemetery Preservation Alliance<http://www.savinggraves.net/> www.savinggraves.net Saving Graves is strongly committed to the preservation and protection of human burial sites from unauthorized and unwarranted disturbance, by man or nature. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Flannigan <mikeflan@att.net> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 9:32 AM To: AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION@rootsweb.com Subject: [AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION] Rootsweb Lists This is a test of the Rootsweb lists I am on. It is also some information for the list administrator if they feel the list is not running as expected. And finally it is an attempt to get something posted to the list so Rootsweb does not turn the list off. The list admin should probably go to this page: http://home.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ and try to set up a new mailman login, if not already done. If you do that you will probably get to this page eventually: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/lists/setupmail Then you might want to sign up for this list: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/listindexes/search/Listowners But be warned, you will receive postings from that list almost every day. May 8 a day at times. Another option that I do not encourage is to turn the list over to me - at least temporarily. Again, I do not want that done if you are willing to keep the list. Mike Flannigan _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/postorius/lists/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Archives: https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/postorius/lists/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Archives: https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community
Broom is a pretty large cemetery. There is an old road to it. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Flannigan [mailto:mikeflan@att.net] Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 6:58 PM To: ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com Cc: Mike Pinkston <mike@bobcats.k12.ar.us> Subject: Re: [AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION] Re: Rootsweb Lists That is good to hear. Thanks for taking care of that. Rootsweb did not contact the list owners directly, or at least I don't think they did. Broom cemetery in Lawrence county is pretty remote: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.90833,+-91.13556+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en Other cemeteries far from Broom Cemetery that are reportedly already gone: Bland Cemetery (historical) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.35222,+-93.92778+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Carter Cemetery (historical) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake. 14 graves were moved to New Bland Cemetery. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.33250,+-93.90722+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hatfield Cemetery (historical) - AKA Wishon Cemetery (AR-T70/p162) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.32444,+-93.91278+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Henson Cemetery (historical) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.33861,+-93.89167+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- New Home Cemetery (historical) - Jefferson County - Has been destroyed due to levee construction - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.46806,+-92.05583+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Philips Cemetery (historical) - Jefferson County http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.30333,+-91.84278+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Walstein Cemetery (historical) - Jefferson County - Destroyed due to a shift in the Arkansas River - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.16722,+-91.76111+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 records _________________________________________________________ Mike On 5/6/2018 3:43 PM, ar-cemetery-preservation-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Hi all, > > Hi - I have already done what was needed for the new list setup. This is a really quiet list. > > Are you aware of a cemetery that is in danger of destruction or is neglected? > > Nathan Zipfel > Saving Graves > http://www.savinggraves.net > >
That is good to hear. Thanks for taking care of that. Rootsweb did not contact the list owners directly, or at least I don't think they did. Broom cemetery in Lawrence county is pretty remote: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=35.90833,+-91.13556+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en Other cemeteries far from Broom Cemetery that are reportedly already gone: Bland Cemetery (historical) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.35222,+-93.92778+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Carter Cemetery (historical) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake. 14 graves were moved to New Bland Cemetery. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.33250,+-93.90722+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hatfield Cemetery (historical) - AKA Wishon Cemetery (AR-T70/p162) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.32444,+-93.91278+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Henson Cemetery (historical) - Benton County - Site inundated by Beaver Lake http://maps.google.com/maps?q=36.33861,+-93.89167+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- New Home Cemetery (historical) - Jefferson County - Has been destroyed due to levee construction - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.46806,+-92.05583+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Philips Cemetery (historical) - Jefferson County http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.30333,+-91.84278+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Walstein Cemetery (historical) - Jefferson County - Destroyed due to a shift in the Arkansas River - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.16722,+-91.76111+%28Coordinates%29&iwloc=A&hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 records _________________________________________________________ Mike On 5/6/2018 3:43 PM, ar-cemetery-preservation-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > Hi all, > > Hi - I have already done what was needed for the new list setup. This is a really quiet list. > > Are you aware of a cemetery that is in danger of destruction or is neglected? > > Nathan Zipfel > Saving Graves > http://www.savinggraves.net > >
Broom Cemetery near Alicia, Arkansas -----Original Message----- From: Nathan Zipfel [mailto:nzipfel@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 3:35 PM To: ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com Subject: [AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION] Re: Rootsweb Lists Hi all, Hi - I have already done what was needed for the new list setup. This is a really quiet list. Are you aware of a cemetery that is in danger of destruction or is neglected? Nathan Zipfel Saving Graves http://www.savinggraves.net -----Original Message----- From: Mike Flannigan <mikeflan@att.net> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 9:32 AM To: AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION@rootsweb.com Subject: [AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION] Rootsweb Lists This is a test of the Rootsweb lists I am on. It is also some information for the list administrator if they feel the list is not running as expected. And finally it is an attempt to get something posted to the list so Rootsweb does not turn the list off. The list admin should probably go to this page: http://home.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ and try to set up a new mailman login, if not already done. If you do that you will probably get to this page eventually: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/lists/setupmail Then you might want to sign up for this list: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/listindexes/search/Listowners But be warned, you will receive postings from that list almost every day. May 8 a day at times. Another option that I do not encourage is to turn the list over to me - at least temporarily. Again, I do not want that done if you are willing to keep the list. Mike Flannigan _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/postorius/lists/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Archives: https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/postorius/lists/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Archives: https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community
Hi all, Hi - I have already done what was needed for the new list setup. This is a really quiet list. Are you aware of a cemetery that is in danger of destruction or is neglected? Nathan Zipfel Saving Graves http://www.savinggraves.net -----Original Message----- From: Mike Flannigan <mikeflan@att.net> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 9:32 AM To: AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION@rootsweb.com Subject: [AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION] Rootsweb Lists This is a test of the Rootsweb lists I am on. It is also some information for the list administrator if they feel the list is not running as expected. And finally it is an attempt to get something posted to the list so Rootsweb does not turn the list off. The list admin should probably go to this page: http://home.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ and try to set up a new mailman login, if not already done. If you do that you will probably get to this page eventually: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/lists/setupmail Then you might want to sign up for this list: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/listindexes/search/Listowners But be warned, you will receive postings from that list almost every day. May 8 a day at times. Another option that I do not encourage is to turn the list over to me - at least temporarily. Again, I do not want that done if you are willing to keep the list. Mike Flannigan _______________________________________________ Email preferences: http://bit.ly/rootswebpref Unsubscribe https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/postorius/lists/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Archives: https://lists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/hyperkitty/list/ar-cemetery-preservation@rootsweb.com/ Privacy Statement: https://ancstry.me/2JWBOdY Terms and Conditions: https://ancstry.me/2HDBym9 RootsWeb is funded and supported by Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community
This is a test of the Rootsweb lists I am on. It is also some information for the list administrator if they feel the list is not running as expected. And finally it is an attempt to get something posted to the list so Rootsweb does not turn the list off. The list admin should probably go to this page: http://home.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ and try to set up a new mailman login, if not already done. If you do that you will probably get to this page eventually: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/lists/setupmail Then you might want to sign up for this list: https://mailinglists.rootsweb.ancestry.com/listindexes/search/Listowners But be warned, you will receive postings from that list almost every day. May 8 a day at times. Another option that I do not encourage is to turn the list over to me - at least temporarily. Again, I do not want that done if you are willing to keep the list. Mike Flannigan
The Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will host an all day seminar and book fair on Saturday August 12, 2017 in Shreveport, LA. Featured speaker will be Cari Taplin, Certified Genealogist and Lecturer. Her lectures include: (1) Using Lists to Find Proof of Your Ancestors; (2) Using Church Records to Find Ancestral Origins; (3) Canadian Migration Patterns into the U.S. (Examining some of those migration patterns and the documents they created); and (4) From Deeds to Dirt: Case Studies in Analyzing Research With Maps. Barnes & Noble will also be on site with a large selection of genealogy and history books. Lunch and syllabus included if pre-registered. Numerous door prizes. Limited seating. Further details and a printable registration form are available at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/. Online registration is also available. Contact Jim Johnson at jjohnson747@suddenlink.net for further information.
There are still seats available if you have not yet registered for the genealogy seminar to be held in Benton (Bossier Parish) on Saturday April 1, 2017. The seminar will be hosted by the Ark-La Tex Genealogical Association. Featured speaker will be Caroline M. Pointer, professional genealogist and lecturer. Topics will include: (1) Power Your Research with a Research Plan (2) Did You really Look Everywhere Online? (3) Research Success is Built on a Line: The Research Timeline (4) Ten Tech Tools to Help You Collaborate with Family for Your Research The seminar will be held at the Miciotto Center, St Jude Catholic Church, 4700 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA (just north of Bossier City). Hot lunch and syllabus included for those that pre-register. A vendor will be present with historical map reprints, CDs/DVDs, and genealogy books. Door prizes to be given. For more details and a printable registration form go to our website: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/Spring%20Event%202017/SpringEvent_2017.ht m. If link isn't working, google Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association or contact Jim Johnson at jjohnson747@suddenlink.net.
The Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will have an all day seminar and book fair on Saturday August 13, 2016. Featured speaker will be Diane Giannini, certified genealogist and lecturer. Her lectures will include: (1) Confirming Family Stories Using Special Collections; (2) I Have Found a Document Now What? (Analysis of records and ideas to move research forward); (3) Mapping Your Genealogy - Tracing Ancestors From Place to Place; and (4) Finding the Impossible - Case Study of the Lost Courthouse (How to locate significant records and the importance of collaborating with others). Barnes & Noble will be on site with a large selection of genealogy and history books. Location for the seminar will be the Broadmoor United Methodist Church ( Pearce Hall) at 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Lunch and syllabus included if pre-registered by August 11. Numerous door prizes. Limited seating and advance registration recommended. For more details and a printable registration form, go to our website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/ or email Jim Johnson at <mailto:jjohnson747@suddenlink.net> jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
The Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will host an all day Spring seminar on Saturday March 12, 2016. Featured speaker will be Lisa Louise Cooke, author, professional genealogist and owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multi-media company. Her lectures include: (1) Google Tools & Procedures for Solving Family History Mysteries; (2) How to Reopen & Work A Genealogical Cold Case; (3) Ways to Enhance your Genealogy Research with Old Maps; and (4) The Great Google Earth Game Show. Bring your lunch or eat at one of many nearby eateries. Location for the seminar will be the St. Jude Catholic Church (Miciotto Center) at 4700 Palmetto Rd, Benton, Louisiana (just north of Bossier City). Advance registration recommended due to limited seating. For more details and registration instructions, go to our website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm or email Jim Johnson at jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
The Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will host an all day Spring seminar on Saturday March 12, 2016. Featured speaker will be Lisa Louise Cooke, author, professional genealogist and owner of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy and family history multi-media company. Her lectures include: (1) Google Tools & Procedures for Solving Family History Mysteries; (2) How to Reopen & Work A Genealogical Cold Case; (3) Ways to Enhance your Genealogy Research with Old Maps; and (4) The Great Google Earth Game Show. Bring your lunch or eat at one of many nearby eateries. Location for the seminar will be the St. Jude Catholic Church (Miciotto Center) at 4700 Palmetto Rd, Benton, Louisiana (just north of Bossier City). Advance registration recommended due to limited seating. For more details and registration instructions, go to our website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm or email Jim Johnson at jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will host an all day seminar and book fair in Shreveport on August 8, 2015, featuring Charles Gardes, professional genealogist and lecturer. Four lectures will include (1) Tracing Your Civilian Ancestor in the Civil War, (2) Beginning Your German Research, (3) Searching Fraternal Organization Records, and (4) It's A Gusher! - Actual Probate Case Study of Heirship Verification. Location will be at the Broadmoor United Methodist Church (Pearce Hall) 3715 Youree Dr. Barnes & Noble will be on site with a special selection of genealogy and history books. Lunch and syllabus included if pre-registered by August 6th. Door Prizes to be given. Limited seating and advance registration recommended. For more details and a printable registration form, go to our website: <http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm> www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm or email Jim Johnson at <mailto:jjohnson747@suddenlink.net> jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will host an all day seminar and book fair in Shreveport on August 8, 2015, featuring Charles Gardes, professional genealogist and lecturer. Four lectures will include (1) Tracing Your Civilian Ancestor in the Civil War, (2) Beginning Your German Research, (3) Searching Fraternal Organization Records, and (4) It's A Gusher! - Actual Probate Case Study of Heirship Verification. Location will be at the Broadmoor United Methodist Church (Pearce Hall) 3715 Youree Dr. Barnes & Noble will be on site with a special selection of genealogy and history books. Lunch and syllabus included if pre-registered by August 6th. Door Prizes to be given. Limited seating and advance registration recommended. For more details and a printable registration form, go to our website: <http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm> www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm or email Jim Johnson at <mailto:jjohnson747@suddenlink.net> jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
Hi all, I'm the new list admin for this list. I wanted to point out our website Saving Graves - Cemetery Preservation Alliance. We now have a website for Arkansas http://www.savinggraves.net/index.php/arkansas If you know of an endangered cemetery in Arkansas please consider submitting an Endangered Cemetery Report http://www.savinggraves.net/index.php/submit-and-endangered-cemetery-report Nathan Nathan Zipfel Saving Graves - Cemetery Preservation Alliance <http://www.savinggraves.net/> http://www.savinggraves.net/ Find us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saving-Graves/279806828729086> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saving-Graves/279806828729086 Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/savegraves> https://twitter.com/savegraves @savegraves
The Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association will have an all day seminar on Saturday August 9, 2014. Featured speaker will be Kelvin Meyers, professional genealogist and lecturer. His lectures will include: (1) Plowing Through the Land Records to Find Your Ancestor; (2) Tax Records or Why did Scarlett Make A Dress of Her Mother's Drapes? (3) Probate: More Than A Will; and (4) How Great Thou Art! How Great They Are! Church Records. Location for the seminar will be the Broadmoor United Methodist Church ( Pearce Hall) at 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport. Lunch and syllabus included if pre-registered by August 6th. Book Venders will be on site with a selection of genealogy and history books. Door Prizes to be given. Due to limited seating, advance registration recommended. For more details and a printable registration form, go to our website: <http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm> http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~laaltga/seminar.htm or email Jim Johnson at <mailto:jjohnson747@suddenlink.net> jjohnson747@suddenlink.net
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Combs22 Surnames: Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.cemetery.us.arcempres/94/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is a sad story and I hope your group of well meaning individuals will persevere. We had a happy gathering of friends and family as well as a neighbor to an old family cemetery in Tennessee. It is now cleaned and repaired fences now stand securing the peaceful surroundings. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: decor84u2007 Surnames: Warren Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.cemetery.us.arcempres/93/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Eliza was born in 1821 in TN but lived in Big Bottom Township in Independence Co AR in the 1870 census. I do not know if she was ever married, widowed or divorced but appeared to have never had children. Don't know if she died later in AR or returned to TN. Any help would be appreciated. Lisa Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jodie1973 Surnames: Rogers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.cemetery.us.arcempres/92/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to locate this cemetery (no longer operating and possibly on private land). Has anyone been there recently or know how/if one can get there? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.