How you clean headstones depends on what type of stone you're dealing with.....and what works well for one stone can destroy another!! Some things like bleach on certain stones can recrystalize after you've left and lead to spalling of the surface of the stone. Bleach can also etch some types of stone. Best thing to start with is plain water and a natural bristle brush...used very gently! Some links I came up with from Google.... http://www.gravestonestudies.org/more_information.htm http://www.historictexas.net/cemeteries/1a/cleaning.htm Good luck!! Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Baker" <ndnblu@texoma.net> To: <KY-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [KY-CEM] How should i clean old head stones > On my family's stones I use Fantastic or 409 and a medium stiff brush. > Then > I rinsed the cleaner off with plenty of water. I do this on the marble > and > granite. There are no scratch marks on either. > >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Surnames: Harrod,Armstrong >> Classification: Query >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/409 >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> I have several old head stones i would like to clean up,and i don't want > to damage them . Can any one advise me as to the proper steps to take. >> >> >> ==== KY-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== >> If you wish to unsubscribe from the Kentucky Cemetery list, send only the > word >> UNSUBSCRIBE to KY-CEMETERIES-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the > Digest >> List to KY-CEMETERIES-d-request@rootsweb.com >> >> ============================== >> Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> >> > > > ==== KY-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for > removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett > kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >

On my family's stones I use Fantastic or 409 and a medium stiff brush. Then I rinsed the cleaner off with plenty of water. I do this on the marble and granite. There are no scratch marks on either. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Harrod,Armstrong > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/409 > > Message Board Post: > > I have several old head stones i would like to clean up,and i don't want to damage them . Can any one advise me as to the proper steps to take. > > > ==== KY-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Kentucky Cemetery list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to KY-CEMETERIES-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest > List to KY-CEMETERIES-d-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Hi. I may be able to give you some basics based on AGS guidelines. I have restored about 4000 stones in the last 5 years,over 1200 in 2005. If you contact me offline I will try to help you with the do's and dont's. I had a recent 150 stone restoration at London,KY at Breastworks Hill Cemetery. The key is to not think you can do it all..sometimes it requires experience,knowledge,and deciding what is best for the stone,not just what is fast and easy. Mark Davis Stone Saver Cemetery Restoration Hartford City,IN cell 765 348 8061 http://www.geocities.com/md9105/StoneSaverCemeteryRestoration.html?102917288 3930 Original Message: ----------------- From: WDHAR@aol.com Date: 11 Jul 2005 19:47:35 -0600 To: KY-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [KY-CEM] How should i clean old head stones This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harrod,Armstrong Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/409 Message Board Post: I have several old head stones i would like to clean up,and i don't want to damage them . Can any one advise me as to the proper steps to take. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .

I have been told that they can be cleanrd with a stiff brush & Clorox.. But you have to have enough water to rinch the Clorox off This takes of all that old molder stuff Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: <WDHAR@aol.com> To: <KY-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 8:47 PM Subject: [KY-CEM] How should i clean old head stones > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Harrod,Armstrong > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/409 > > Message Board Post: > > I have several old head stones i would like to clean up,and i don't want to damage them . Can any one advise me as to the proper steps to take. > > > ==== KY-CEMETERIES Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Kentucky Cemetery list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to KY-CEMETERIES-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest > List to KY-CEMETERIES-d-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harrod,Armstrong Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/409 Message Board Post: I have several old head stones i would like to clean up,and i don't want to damage them . Can any one advise me as to the proper steps to take.

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For more information, you might look under Koester/Kuster/Custer. My Ann Custer who married Frederick Miller went to Bardstown area of Kentucky very early, before 1815 and looking through the family yesterday, I found many variations of the spelling within in the family. Just a thought. Pat Morano ----- Original Message ----- From: <shaunnaburt@hotmail.com> To: <KY-CEMETERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 12:02 AM Subject: KESTER family in Elk Creek, Spencer, KY @ 1730 - 1765 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: KESTER > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/407 > > Message Board Post: > > I'm looking for any information regarding members of the Kester family > living in Elk Creek. Father - Paul Kester...son William Kester (died @ > 1820) and grandson William Kester, Jr (died @ 1815) and great > granddaughter Sarah Kester (born 2 July 1785 in Elk Creek). >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: KESTER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wS.2ADIAE/407 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information regarding members of the Kester family living in Elk Creek. Father - Paul Kester...son William Kester (died @ 1820) and grandson William Kester, Jr (died @ 1815) and great granddaughter Sarah Kester (born 2 July 1785 in Elk Creek).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wS.2ADIAE/406 Message Board Post: Can anyone locate Ashcrafts that have been buried in Grant Co, KY. A lot of them are buried off of Peaceful Hollow Road in the Ashcraft Family Cemetary. If you live close by, I would like to have pictures. Thanks, Cheryl

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Moore, Breedlove Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wS.2ADIAE/243.2 Message Board Post: I would appreciate help in locating a A.J. Moore, he lived in Pilot Oak, KY. in Graves county, in 1900 at that time he was 79 years old and lived with his son Henry J. Moore. I have not been able to locate where he is buried.

Hi Kathleen..If you do not get a response with regard to your request for a photo of this cemetery, try logging on to www.raogk.org..(Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness), read the Frequently Asked Questions For Requesters, How do I make a Request.. .....I am a volunteer for my county and take these requests for photos,etc all the time..Good luck!! Noreen in Northern CA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pinson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wS.2ADIAE/405 Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate the burial site of my husband's great-grandfather. His name is John C. Pinson and he was married to Elvira Josephine Young. He was in the Pike County, Ky. area. Probably the John's Creek area.He died in 1910? Any information would be appreciated.

Is there anyone on this list who lives in or near Joy, Livingston Co., KY and who would be willing to take a photo or two for me in the Threlkeld Cemetery. I would like to make an arrangement to have photos taken of the gravestone (if there is one) for Elizabeth Humes b. 1828 d. 1882 Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Anyone know of the cemetery no longer to be found close to Louisville which was eliminated in favor of a truck stop? Where were the stones moved? Several of my HERD relatives/ancestors were said to have been buried there. Molly in California

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