Decision reached in Henderson bones dilemma Reporter: Amy Budnick Henderson, KY July 9 -- A compromise was reached on what to do with the skeletal remains of Pocahontas' grandkids. The bones of two Native Americans were found while construction crews began work on a new home in Henderson County. Archeologists confirmed the bones were descendants of the famous Indian princess, and excavation was halted until now. The bones will be allowed to stay on the grounds; they'll just be moved to the back of the lot. The remains were found two weeks ago when construction crews were excavating the site Stonegate Drive in Henderson. A map from 1880 proved that a cemetery was located on the site, and archeologists confirmed the bones are the grandkids of Pocahontas. Monday night, the two groups decided the bones will be moved to the back of the lot and the property's owner will be able to continue building. "We're thrilled, because it was a wonderful compromise," Frank Nally of the Henderson Historical Society said. "It's a win-win situation. The graves are able to stay in the general area, and she's able to build her house. We're all able to go on and put this behind us." Nally said they're still waiting to hear from archeologists to see if other remains are Native American. If they are, the Green River band of the Cherokee Nation will perform a purifying ceremony to put the spirits to rest. Indian burial sites are protected by state law and are not allowed to be touched. But the location where the bones are going to be moved is the same general area of the original cemetery, so the compromise still follows state law. ====================== Protect Our Children & Prevent Domestic Abuse http://endabuse.org/programs/children/ Equal Employment Know Your Rights http://www.eeoc.gov/ Keep my daughter Tabitha and grandaughter Hallie in your prayers... "Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life. " Sophocles