I came across this article posted by Charles Often (source info at end of article) - was just wondering - does anyone know where the exhumed soldiers were buried and if they are still listed in records for Hook Cem.? Of if the records were changed, or know anything about his? Where is Hook Cemetery? Ruth Sprowls HOOK CEMETERY 08 Apr 1887 Capt. D E Brockett of the Tyler Post G A R, recently received a letter form R N Batcholder, the Deputy Quartermaster General of the United States Army, regarding the removal of the remains of Union soldiers, which are lying in uncared for graves, to some national cemetery. He says, "Upon investigation, it is ascertained that in one of the burying grounds known as Hooks Cemetery, there are the graves of 12 Union soldiers. The grounds are practically abandoned and badly neglected, the greater part of the enclosure being gone, and of course, exposed to deprecations of animals running at large, but there were no indications of recent disturbances of the surface, though hogs have invaded the premises. It would deem proper that steps be taken to protect them". General Batcholder the quotes the law, Section 4878, Revised statutes, and upon this authority, a committee was appointed, viz: Harmon White; George Wolfe: J H Wenrich; and D E Brocket to take steps for the removal of these remains. The Cumberland Times Excerpts (1887); Allegany County, MD Contributed to the USGenWeb Archives by Charles Often <[email protected]> http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ********************************************************* Excerpts from The Cumberland Times Transcribed by Charles Often