I found that my ggf was buried away from everyone else in the family in an unmarked grave. Go to http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/hm_hm.asp for complete information. Because you need documentation, get his military records from the National Archives. Good luck, Ellen -----Original Message----- From: judylinnebach@bigplanet.com To: mo-stlouis-metro@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:06 AM Subject: [MO-STLOUIS-METRO] Civil War Headstones If anyone goes to this or has other info on this process, I would love info on how to get a headstone. I have a gg-grandfather Civil War Veteran buried at Sts Peter and Paul. I have a copy of his family lot record and have visited and found a big empty space. Only headstone remaining in the family plot is a granddaughter of his and her husband. I have his Pension claim, so there is some proof I have of his service. Thanks, Judy -----Original Message----- From: mo-stlouis-metro-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mo-stlouis-metro-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of mo-stlouis-metro-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:00 PM To: mo-stlouis-metro@rootsweb.com Subject: MO-STLOUIS-METRO Digest, Vol 2, Issue 5 Today's Topics: 1. Program on Civil War Headstones (GDETTLEFF@aol.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 10:09:24 EST From: GDETTLEFF@aol.com Subject: [MO-STLOUIS-METRO] Program on Civil War Headstones To: StLouis-MO-L@rootsweb.com, ILWASHIN-L@rootsweb.com, Mo-StLouis-Metro-L@rootsweb.com, ILRANDOL-L@rootsweb.com, IL-CENTRAL-L@rootsweb.com, ILCLINTO-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <c51.c1f7f06.32da5024@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" >From another List. I would imagine it pertains to other states as well as Illinois. ======= Colonel Friedrich Hecker Camp #443 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Proudly presents: "Burials and Memorials, with emphasis on Government Headstones" by Mike P. McGovern Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs The presentation is FREE and the PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND Wednesday Evening at 7:30 P.M. February 7, 2007 Meeting Room at Southwestern Illinois College's Programs and Services for Older Persons 201 North Church Belleville, Illinois Have a Civil War ancestor whose burial site is without a headstone or has a Government Headstone that is missing, damaged or worn? Mr. McGovern will lead us through the process to honor your ancestor with a free, new Government Headstone. Some of the items to be covered are documentation needed, style of headstone, inscription, timeline, and Illinois benefits. In addition Mr. McGovern will discuss additional memorials available and answer some questions concerning VA benefits. If you have a loved one who served in the military or you are planning for yourself, you need to come to this presentation to know how to obtain a Government Headstone. For Program and Membership Information call Dennis A. Hermann 618-235-5720 Colonel Friedrich Hecker Camp #443 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War proudly presents: "Burials and Memorials, with emphasis on Government Headstones" by Mike P. McGovern Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs The presentation is FREE and the PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND Wednesday Evening at 7:30 P.M. February 7, 2007 Meeting Room at Southwestern Illinois College's Programs and Services for Older Persons 201 North Church Belleville, Illinois Have a Civil War ancestor whose burial site is without a headstone or has a Government Headstone that is missing, damaged or worn? Mr. McGovern will lead us through the process to honor your ancestor with a free, new Government Headstone. Some of the items to be covered are documentation needed, style of headstone, inscription, timeline, and Illinois benefits. In addition Mr. McGovern will discuss additional memorials available and answer some questions concerning VA benefits. If you have a loved one who served in the military or you are planning for yourself, you need to come to this presentation to know how to obtain a Government Headstone. For Program and Membership Information call Dennis A. Hermann 618-235-5720 ------------------------------ To contact the MO-STLOUIS-METRO list administrator, send an email to MO-STLOUIS-METRO-admin@rootsweb.com. 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