Hi, Good to hear from you Linda. Its been a long time. I have heard the name 'Bush River' many times, but I can't seem to recall a state name added in conversation. When we are talking about a very familiar subject, we forget there are others who are not so familiar. Anyway, just in case there may be person's wondering where you are talking about and who may have joined this list or are having it forwarded, there are Bush River's in *South Carolina and Ontario, Canada, not to mention there is a Bush River Yacht club and a Bush River Jersey cow developed in North Adams, Massachusetts. <G> I'm not sure if this is on your page Char, "South Carolina Quaker Meeting Membership List, 1772-1820" Its at http://www.onealwebsite.com/oneall/quaker.htm If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I would also like to see the picture and PDF file. Gup >This is a letter that Steve wanted us to forward to the group in case any >of the Coates can attend! Linda > >>Hello Linda and Charlotte, >> >>I wanted the two of you to be aware that there has been a pretty >>extensive restoration of the Bush River Quaker Cemetery, going on for a >>while now. There are plans currently in place to spend Saturday the 18th >>of June, 2005 to map and survey the Cemetery. The brush and trees have >>already since been cleared and lawn mowed. I have attached a picture of >>the Cemetery as it currently looks as well as a PDF file regarding the >>restoration efforts. I was hopeful that one of, or both of you might be >>able to join us, or at least send me some names of folks buried there, >>most notably Coate(s) family members. I can try to keep a special eye out >>for the headstones on these. Ultimately I'd love to find Benjamin >>Pearson's place of burial, but am not counting on it. Take a look at the >>attachments and please be sure to let your Quaker cousins know about this >>especially on the Coats list if you would? Much appreciated! > > > LINDA COATE, >Columbus, Ohio >[email protected] >www.ancestrees.com