*I am not a lawyer but I do have a bit of "experience" in this area. My family owned a farm near Laurel that was sold circa 1975. Some of my folks are buried there. The man who bought the farm wanted to remove the family burial plot. My father and his brother got a lawyer and served notice to the owner that the descendants of the interred "own" the rights to the burial plot and not the current land owner. Therefore, the way I see it, it is the responsibility of the descendants to maintain the graves, not necessarily that of the land owner ... with the exception that the land owner is charged with doing no damage to the graves. * * * *My personal opinion is, however, that there ought to be enough good folks in Sussex County, or anywhere else, to volunteer their time to spruce up and preserve burial places ... since that goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research.* * * *Roy C. Pollitt*

There are no guidelines and no cemetery cops--this is part of the problem. The cemetery is under the control of the property owner and he/she is not required to maintain it . Apparently there is a law about disturbing the persons interred. The best thing to do is talk to the property owner. On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 8:18 AM, Carol Reid <go2yourlibrary@gmail.com>wrote: > Along the same lines, what are the guidelines if the cemetary is on private > property? Are property owners legally supposed to maintain the site? > > I visited my Brown ancestors one summer and the tombstones were down and a > den of foxes had moved in. (It was very sad and creepy). > > And this is just curiosity-- I am not calling the graveyard cops... > > Carol > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Marjorie "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Elizabeth- Thanks for your reply. Initially I want to be able to clean my 2nd ggrandparents tombstones & would love to contribute my time trying to get a group effort cleaning up the underbrush to the rest of the cemetery. The physical part, not sure who to approach, other than Marj's reply. The boy scouts, local lions club, the Georgetown jail, or who? ________________________________ From: "EMSCRS@aol.com" <EMSCRS@aol.com> To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [LDR] Proper care of a tombstone It is legally the responsibility of the descendants to maintain the  cemetery (or make arrangements), and the current owner of the surrounding  property cannot legally deny access.  Roy is quite correct here. Elizabeth In a message dated 3/23/2013 2:33:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  rcp729@gmail.com writes: *I am  not a lawyer but I do have a bit of "experience" in this area. My family  owned a farm near Laurel that was sold circa 1975. Some of my folks are  buried there. The man who bought the farm wanted to remove the  family burial plot. My father and his brother got a lawyer and served  notice to the owner that the descendants of the interred "own" the rights  to the burial plot and not the current land owner. Therefore, the way I see  it, it is the responsibility of the descendants to maintain the graves,  not necessarily that of the land owner ... with the exception that the  land owner is charged with doing no damage to the graves.  * * * *My personal opinion is, however, that there ought to be enough  good folks in Sussex County, or anywhere else, to volunteer their time to  spruce up and preserve burial places ... since that goes hand-in-hand  with genealogical research.* * * *Roy C.  Pollitt* *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING  GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots  Mailing List  FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To  unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to  LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without  the quotes in the subject and the body of the  message *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Roy- I agree whole-heartedly with your response. I would certainly do it myself, but being handicapped, it limits my ability to do much physically. Therefore, Im better with the "mouth & pen". I thought those who had been interred at Westwoods Cemetery had been included in the cemetery books of Sussex Co. I took a quick look today at the South Coastal Library, but only found the West Cemetery in that "hundred" The cemetery is part of Westwoods Church, so techincally, Im not sure who the actual owner might be. I'd like to find some funds & possibly erect a sign listing all interred there & get an organization to back the clean-up of the cemetery. I know the jail has been known to lend a physical helping hand. Just some of my thoughts & wondering what other list members had to say. Thanks for everyone's time. Mike Adkins ________________________________ From: Roy Pollitt <rcp729@gmail.com> To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 2:33 PM Subject: [LDR] Proper care of a tombstone *I am not a lawyer but I do have a bit of "experience" in this area. My family owned a farm near Laurel that was sold circa 1975. Some of my folks are buried there. The man who bought the farm wanted to remove the family burial plot. My father and his brother got a lawyer and served notice to the owner that the descendants of the interred "own" the rights to the burial plot and not the current land owner. Therefore, the way I see it, it is the responsibility of the descendants to maintain the graves, not necessarily that of the land owner ... with the exception that the land owner is charged with doing no damage to the graves. * * * *My personal opinion is, however, that there ought to be enough good folks in Sussex County, or anywhere else, to volunteer their time to spruce up and preserve burial places ... since that goes hand-in-hand with genealogical research.* * * *Roy C. Pollitt* *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cindy and Jim: I have a William Vincent, born abt 1785, d. 25 Sept 1830, buried, with a tombstone saying her was born in Vermont, in the Bethany Church Cy, Siloam, Greene co GA. He was the second husband of Nancy Mary Bailey, she b. abt 1790, Rowan co NC, d. 1840 in Greene co GA. Nancy Bailey m. 1st in 1808, Abner Adam Simonton, b. 2 Feb 1777, Rowan co NC, d. 1820, Greene co GA. Abner Adam Simonton was the son of Adam Simonton, a Rev War Patiot (he is my primary DAR ancestor) and his wife Margaret X (we think she was a Johnson or Johnston). I am not chasing the Vincent line but perhaps he fits in someone's genealogical data. On 3/23/2013 5:20 AM, Cindy Anderson wrote: > Have you had the Daughters of the American Revolution do a look-up? > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jim Vincent <james-vincent@msn.com> > To: "LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS@rootsweb.com" <lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:14 AM > Subject: [LDR] Any evidence Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? > > Can anyone help me find evidence that Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? He was husband of Mary "Polly" Hearn, who's father Benjamin Hearn is shown to be a patriot for providing supplies to the troups [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p129], and father of my ancestor, Thomas Vincent (b1777 d1865). This can be proven by the wills of Benjamin Vinson (1821) and Benjamin Hearn (1802), plus deeds for sale of Benjamin's land by his sons, and, settlement of Hannah Hearn's estate (daughter of Benjamin Hearn) with her sister "Polly's" portion being divided among Benjamin and Mary "Polly" Vinson's children who survived them. Benjamin Vinson's (d1821) brother Ebenezer (and who named Benjamin his executor) was in the military for a month in 1778, as was his brother Elisha in 1780. His brothers Elijah, and George took the Oath of Allegiance as did George's son Benjamin, and daughter Betsy. [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p447 and > Revolutionary Patriots o! > f Worchester & Somerset Counties Maryland 1775-1783 p306] Thank you for any assistance. james-vincent@msn.com > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thanks for the suggestion, but, yes, I've looked at the DAR database (as have the four helpful DAR ladies I've been working with who've also been researching the Vincent/Vinson line in DELMARVA). > Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:20:26 -0700 > From: dr_cindy_anderson@yahoo.com > To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [LDR] Any evidence Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? > > Have you had the Daughters of the American Revolution do a look-up? > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Jim Vincent <james-vincent@msn.com> > To: "LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS@rootsweb.com" <lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:14 AM > Subject: [LDR] Any evidence Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? > > Can anyone help me find evidence that Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? He was husband of Mary "Polly" Hearn, who's father Benjamin Hearn is shown to be a patriot for providing supplies to the troups [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p129], and father of my ancestor, Thomas Vincent (b1777 d1865). This can be proven by the wills of Benjamin Vinson (1821) and Benjamin Hearn (1802), plus deeds for sale of Benjamin's land by his sons, and, settlement of Hannah Hearn's estate (daughter of Benjamin Hearn) with her sister "Polly's" portion being divided among Benjamin and Mary "Polly" Vinson's children who survived them. Benjamin Vinson's (d1821) brother Ebenezer (and who named Benjamin his executor) was in the military for a month in 1778, as was his brother Elisha in 1780. His brothers Elijah, and George took the Oath of Allegiance as did George's son Benjamin, and daughter Betsy. [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p447 and > Revolutionary Patriots o! > f Worchester & Somerset Counties Maryland 1775-1783 p306] Thank you for any assistance. james-vincent@msn.com > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Along the same lines, what are the guidelines if the cemetary is on private property? Are property owners legally supposed to maintain the site? I visited my Brown ancestors one summer and the tombstones were down and a den of foxes had moved in. (It was very sad and creepy). And this is just curiosity-- I am not calling the graveyard cops... Carol

Can anyone help me find evidence that Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? He was husband of Mary "Polly" Hearn, who's father Benjamin Hearn is shown to be a patriot for providing supplies to the troups [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p129], and father of my ancestor, Thomas Vincent (b1777 d1865). This can be proven by the wills of Benjamin Vinson (1821) and Benjamin Hearn (1802), plus deeds for sale of Benjamin's land by his sons, and, settlement of Hannah Hearn's estate (daughter of Benjamin Hearn) with her sister "Polly's" portion being divided among Benjamin and Mary "Polly" Vinson's children who survived them. Benjamin Vinson's (d1821) brother Ebenezer (and who named Benjamin his executor) was in the military for a month in 1778, as was his brother Elisha in 1780. His brothers Elijah, and George took the Oath of Allegiance as did George's son Benjamin, and daughter Betsy. [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p447 and Revolutionary Patriots of Worchester & Somerset Counties Maryland 1775-1783 p306] Thank you for any assistance. james-vincent@msn.com

Have you had the Daughters of the American Revolution do a look-up? ________________________________ From: Jim Vincent <james-vincent@msn.com> To: "LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS@rootsweb.com" <lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:14 AM Subject: [LDR] Any evidence Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? Can anyone help me find evidence that Benjamin Vinson (d1821) was a patriot? He was husband of Mary "Polly" Hearn, who's father Benjamin Hearn is shown to be a patriot for providing supplies to the troups [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p129], and father of my ancestor, Thomas Vincent (b1777 d1865).  This can be proven by the wills of Benjamin Vinson (1821) and Benjamin Hearn (1802), plus deeds for sale of Benjamin's land by his sons, and, settlement of Hannah Hearn's estate (daughter of Benjamin Hearn) with her sister "Polly's" portion being divided among Benjamin and Mary "Polly" Vinson's children who survived them. Benjamin Vinson's (d1821) brother Ebenezer (and who named Benjamin his executor) was in the military for a month in 1778, as was his brother  Elisha in 1780.  His brothers Elijah, and George took the Oath of Allegiance as did George's son Benjamin, and daughter Betsy.  [Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783 p447 and Revolutionary Patriots o! f Worchester & Somerset Counties Maryland 1775-1783 p306] Thank you for any assistance. james-vincent@msn.com                          *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

It was the Redmen's group that got the prison crew to clean it up. Mumford Sheet Metal made the supports for the broken stones. Fred Stevens tries to get to it once a yr, I think. When I visited to transcribe it and check it in 2005/ 2009 it was in good condition. Have you been there recently and found it overgrown? On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM, -Mike- <mikefrombethany@yahoo.com> wrote: > Thanks Marj for the info, I'll contact Cheryl. It's just like the Joe Long > Cemetery in Selbyville several years ago, either the boy scouts, or the > Lions Club cleaned up that cemetery, but without continual care it fell > back to the dilapidated condition it previously was in. > > Mike > > > ________________________________ > From: marjorie adams <marjea@wildblue.net> > To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com > Cc: Cheryl Markiewiecz <CheShannon@aol.com> > Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 7:23 PM > Subject: Re: [LDR] Proper care of a tombstone > > Mike, sadly there is no group in DE dedicated to preserving, let alone > restoring old cemeteries. There is a recently created state board on > cemeteries whose charge is to identify all cemeteries, find owners, and > solicit registration for a fee. It is possible for a registered cemetery to > apply to the board for funds (from the fees) to finance a project involving > the cemetery. Cheryl Markiewiecz, active in the DE Gen Soc. is a member of > the board and can give you more information. <CheShannon@aol.com>. She > vacations in your neck of the woods. > > On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM, <ARHGenealogy@aol.com> wrote: > > > For cleaning tombstones, I've heard the product "D/2 Biological Solution" > > recommended, but I can't vouch for it and wouldn't try it myself without > > doing more research. Below is a link to a place that carries it. If > > anyone has > > used it, I'd be interested in hearing what you think. > > > > _http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/_ > > (http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/) > > > > Andrew H. > > > > > > > > In a message dated 3/22/2013 6:12:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > > mikefrombethany@yahoo.com writes: > > > > Whats the proper way to clean a tombstone? My ancestor, Felix Smith, is > > buried in Westwoods Cemetery, on Rt 24, between Millsboro & Gumboro. > It's > > been about 10 years since I was last there & its almost impossible to > > read his > > tombstone. Its whitened out & green fungus is slightly covering it. > > > > I also wonder what type of oversight committee Delaware has in restoring > > older, forgotten cemeteries? The Westwood Church is no longer in use & > > has a > > plaque next to it, which may signify it as a historic place. The church > is > > in good condition, but, sadly, the cemetery is deplorable condition. > > > > My two questions are, what can I use to clean the green off of a > > tombstone? Is there an agency in Delaware I could inquire about > getting a > > grassroots effort established to restore this cemetery? It's a shame to > > allow the > > burial grounds of our ancestors to just to fall in disrepair. > > > > Thanks > > Mike Adkins > > *************************************** > > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > > without the quotes in > > the subject and the body of the message > > *************************************** > > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > -- > Marjorie > "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to > play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Marjorie "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

Mike, sadly there is no group in DE dedicated to preserving, let alone restoring old cemeteries. There is a recently created state board on cemeteries whose charge is to identify all cemeteries, find owners, and solicit registration for a fee. It is possible for a registered cemetery to apply to the board for funds (from the fees) to finance a project involving the cemetery. Cheryl Markiewiecz, active in the DE Gen Soc. is a member of the board and can give you more information. <CheShannon@aol.com>. She vacations in your neck of the woods. On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM, <ARHGenealogy@aol.com> wrote: > For cleaning tombstones, I've heard the product "D/2 Biological Solution" > recommended, but I can't vouch for it and wouldn't try it myself without > doing more research. Below is a link to a place that carries it. If > anyone has > used it, I'd be interested in hearing what you think. > > _http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/_ > (http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/) > > Andrew H. > > > > In a message dated 3/22/2013 6:12:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > mikefrombethany@yahoo.com writes: > > Whats the proper way to clean a tombstone? My ancestor, Felix Smith, is > buried in Westwoods Cemetery, on Rt 24, between Millsboro & Gumboro. It's > been about 10 years since I was last there & its almost impossible to > read his > tombstone. Its whitened out & green fungus is slightly covering it. > > I also wonder what type of oversight committee Delaware has in restoring > older, forgotten cemeteries? The Westwood Church is no longer in use & > has a > plaque next to it, which may signify it as a historic place. The church is > in good condition, but, sadly, the cemetery is deplorable condition. > > My two questions are, what can I use to clean the green off of a > tombstone? Is there an agency in Delaware I could inquire about getting a > grassroots effort established to restore this cemetery? It's a shame to > allow the > burial grounds of our ancestors to just to fall in disrepair. > > Thanks > Mike Adkins > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Marjorie "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke

For cleaning tombstones, I've heard the product "D/2 Biological Solution" recommended, but I can't vouch for it and wouldn't try it myself without doing more research. Below is a link to a place that carries it. If anyone has used it, I'd be interested in hearing what you think. _http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/_ (http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/) Andrew H. In a message dated 3/22/2013 6:12:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mikefrombethany@yahoo.com writes: Whats the proper way to clean a tombstone? My ancestor, Felix Smith, is buried in Westwoods Cemetery, on Rt 24, between Millsboro & Gumboro. It's been about 10 years since I was last there & its almost impossible to read his tombstone. Its whitened out & green fungus is slightly covering it. I also wonder what type of oversight committee Delaware has in restoring older, forgotten cemeteries? The Westwood Church is no longer in use & has a plaque next to it, which may signify it as a historic place. The church is in good condition, but, sadly, the cemetery is deplorable condition. My two questions are, what can I use to clean the green off of a tombstone? Is there an agency in Delaware I could inquire about getting a grassroots effort established to restore this cemetery? It's a shame to allow the burial grounds of our ancestors to just to fall in disrepair. Thanks Mike Adkins *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Marj for the info, I'll contact Cheryl. It's just like the Joe Long Cemetery in Selbyville several years ago, either the boy scouts, or the Lions Club cleaned up that cemetery, but without continual care it fell back to the dilapidated condition it previously was in. Mike ________________________________ From: marjorie adams <marjea@wildblue.net> To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Cc: Cheryl Markiewiecz <CheShannon@aol.com> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 7:23 PM Subject: Re: [LDR] Proper care of a tombstone Mike, sadly there is no group in DE dedicated to preserving, let alone restoring old cemeteries. There is a recently created state board on cemeteries whose charge is to identify all cemeteries, find owners, and solicit registration for a fee. It is possible for a registered cemetery to apply to the board for funds (from the fees) to finance a project involving the cemetery. Cheryl Markiewiecz, active in the DE Gen Soc. is a member of the board and can give you more information. <CheShannon@aol.com>.  She vacations in your neck of the woods. On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM, <ARHGenealogy@aol.com> wrote: > For cleaning tombstones, I've heard the product "D/2 Biological Solution" > recommended, but I can't vouch for it and wouldn't try it myself without > doing  more research. Below is a link to a place that carries it. If > anyone has >  used it, I'd be interested in hearing what you think. > > _http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/_ > (http://www.gravestonecleaner.com/d2-biological-solution-2/) > > Andrew H. > > > > In a message dated 3/22/2013 6:12:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > mikefrombethany@yahoo.com writes: > > Whats  the proper way to clean a tombstone? My ancestor, Felix Smith, is > buried in  Westwoods Cemetery, on Rt 24, between Millsboro & Gumboro. It's > been about  10 years since I was last there & its almost impossible to > read his >  tombstone. Its whitened out & green fungus is slightly covering  it. > > I also wonder what type of oversight committee Delaware has in  restoring > older, forgotten cemeteries? The Westwood Church is no longer in use  & > has a > plaque next to it, which may signify it as a historic place. The  church is > in good condition, but, sadly, the cemetery is deplorable  condition. > > My two questions are, what can I use to clean the green off  of a > tombstone?  Is there an agency in Delaware I could inquire about  getting a > grassroots effort established to restore this cemetery? It's a shame  to > allow the > burial grounds of our ancestors to just to fall in  disrepair. > > Thanks > Mike  Adkins > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING  GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots  Mailing List  FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To  unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without  the quotes in > the subject and the body of the  message > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Marjorie "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars."~ Henry Van Dyke *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Whats the proper way to clean a tombstone? My ancestor, Felix Smith, is buried in Westwoods Cemetery, on Rt 24, between Millsboro & Gumboro. It's been about 10 years since I was last there & its almost impossible to read his tombstone. Its whitened out & green fungus is slightly covering it. I also wonder what type of oversight committee Delaware has in restoring older, forgotten cemeteries? The Westwood Church is no longer in use & has a plaque next to it, which may signify it as a historic place. The church is in good condition, but, sadly, the cemetery is deplorable condition. My two questions are, what can I use to clean the green off of a tombstone?  Is there an agency in Delaware I could inquire about getting a grassroots effort established to restore this cemetery? It's a shame to allow the burial grounds of our ancestors to just to fall in disrepair.  Thanks Mike Adkins

Yes -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of 0 0 Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:52 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [LDR] (no subject) Is this web site still in operation? Les Riggin *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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Yes. Eldon J. Edgin 14908 Woodbriar Drive Dallas, Texas 75248 eedgin@sbcglobal.net eldon@edgin.info or eldon@edgin.org -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lori Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:04 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [LDR] (no subject) Yes -----Original Message----- From: lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lower-delmarva-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of 0 0 Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:52 PM To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [LDR] (no subject) Is this web site still in operation? Les Riggin *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am looking for documents verifying linage and decendents of Thomas Vincent (b1777 DE d1865 IN) and his wife Mary "Polly" Wingate (b1784 DE d1855 IN). I believe their lines to be: James Vincent (?-1755) & Sarah ? --> Jacob, Joseph, Benjamin- Benjamin Vincent (1715-1773) & Esther Hearne (1725-1760) --> Anne, Ebenezer, Elisha, George, Newbold, Prissey, Solomon, Elijah, Benjamin, Eli-- Benjamin Vincent (1745-1821) & Mary ? --> Nasy (Nancy?), Samuel, Solomon, Sarah, George, Thomas, Betsy Ann, Benjamin, Mary, William H.--- Thomas Vincent Thomas Wingate (1672-1710) & Jane ?- Philip Wingate (1710-1759) & Sarah Dolby (1710-1759) --> Tabitha, Thomas, John, Rachel, Phillip, Leah, Luranah, Lovely-- Phillip Wingate (1743-1798) & Betsey Cannon (1755-1798) --> Luranah, Leviniah, Sally, Cannon, Mary "Polly", John, Philip--- Mary M. "Polly" Wingate Thomas Vincent (1777-1865) & Mary Wingate (1784-1855) --> Benjamin, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah Ann, Thomas, John W., William H.- John W. Vincent (1803-1885) & Mary Reeves-- Philip Wingate Vincent (1845-1931) & Sarah E Green (1847-1923)--- Benjamin H. Vincent (1889-1964) & Willo Shier (1898-1982)---- William Wingate Vincent (1924-1994) & my mother (1924-2010)----- James W. Vincent (me) I've not listed children of John or later decendants as I have adaquite documentation of those. I have a copy of their marriage license, from 7 Mar 1802, listing them as Thomas Vinson and Polly Wingate with Benjamin Vinson and Samuel Vinson as witnesses, plus:1820 (ME), 1840, 1850, 1860 (IN) census records for Thomas, land purchases for Thomas in Niles Township, Delaware County, IN, graves for Thomas and Mary in Bethel Cemetery, Niles Township, Delaware County, IN. Record of Thomas residing and paying taxes in Greene County, OH in the early 1830's. I also have transcriptions of wills or probate records for: Thomas Hearne (Esther's father), Benjamin Vinson (d1773), Benjamin Vinson (d1821), Philip Wingate (d1759), Phillip Wingate (d1798). I would appriciate hearing from anyone who can help with more complete documentation on these lines. James W. Vincentjames-vincent@msn.com

Good to see your still out there, can you send me a copy!  Church Creek at one time was a very active and prosperous little village with many places of business. I thought it would be easy to find information and pictures but I have found very little! However I remember Mr Jones. I think I was about 10 y/o when he died.  Even though his store was far from pristine, I remember his house was one of the prettiest and most well kept place  in Church Creek. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doris Era" <dorera@bcctv.net> To: lower-delmarva-roots@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:31:03 PM Subject: Re: [LDR] Samuel Jones of Church Creek, Dorchester County, Maryland I have a copy of a photo of Sam Jones's store. On 3/5/2013 1:25 PM, shawk12@comcast.net wrote: > Has anyone researched the genealogy of Samuel H. Jones of  Church Creek, Dorchester Co., Maryland or the history of  his store in Church Creek.   I know Sam and his wife Bessie never had children of their own, but can someone tell me who his parents, grand and great grandparents were!  I lived just a few houses from that old dilapidated store and I have memories of rummaging through all that stuff.  Also I am looking for pictures of Rue Vickers store that was just across the street from Sam Jones store, both of which have been removed many years ago.  I was trying to give a little history to my grandchildren of the area where their Granny and their Father grew up but it seems no one has pictures of most of the places that I vaguely remember as a child of Church Creek > *************************************** > QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? > Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message *************************************** QUESTIONS about POSTING GUIDELINES, SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING? Visit The Lower DelMarVa Roots Mailing List FAQ: http://www.tyaskin.com/handley/ldrfaq.htm ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to LOWER-DELMARVA-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message