Virden Reporter 15 Oct 1886 ROGERS, JOHN A, the well- known proprietor of the Wild Rural Park , died at his home at that place on Monday morning, Oct 6th of dropsy, aged about 48 years. His last request was that he should be buried with his feet towards the west. the funeral took place on Tuesday and his wish complied with. The remains were interred at Sulphur Springs, a mile west of the park. Quoted from: Virden, Illinois, and Vicinity Obituaries Volume 11-1886 Through 1889 by Littleton P. Bradley. Gloria, I thought your husband might like this tidbit about why John A Rogers is buried east/west. I imagine this Wild Rural Park no longer exists. Sharon K