NOTE: For those of you who were wondering why George C. Walters' grave cannot be found in the Maysville cemetery, here is your answer. Some of you may find this entry disturbing. Friday Jan 16, 1891 Dismissed my school the previous evening and spent the night with one of my directors, Mr. Howry. Early in the morning, I walked to Berlin and took the hack for Maysville where I was fortunate enough to catch a freight for Amity. Arrived in time for dinner. Spent the night with mother. Saturday Jan 17, 1891 Took the morning train for Maysville and went to the cemetery where arrangements had been made for removing the remains of my brother George to the cemetery at Amity. I found a number of old acquaintances at the grave waiting for my arrival. The earth had been removed from the rough box and the coffin was soon taken out and the remains inspected. The rough box and coffin were in a good state of preservation. The boards placed over the rough box were as sound as when placed there. On removing the lid of the rough box, the coffin was found intact. The wreath on the lid was there, but fell to pieces at the first jar. The lid of the coffin was removed and the coffin taken up by straps running through hooks screwed into the top edges of the coffin. The remains looked like a clothed skeleton. The clothes were well preserved. I noticed that the seams were very distinct and found the cloth firm and strong. and the inside pocket of his coat looked quite new. Not a trace of flesh remained, but all the bones were in place. There was nothing offensive about the remains. I examined the skull and to my surprise found that the ball that had caused death had passed diagonally through it. The remains were placed in a rough box prepared for them, and every piece of board taken up was removed to Amity and buried with the remains. When empty the grave had the appearance of being freshly dug. I noticed that the ________ ________ around the rough box still retained their sharp edges. Before reinterring at Amity, I again examined the remains with Edward. and found a piece of the ball that had lodged against the upper jaw bone. The object of my trip to Amity was to take charge of the removal of the remains as Edward could not leave his store. Monday Jan 19, 1891 Left Amity on the morning train going to Maysville where I found Mr. Pearson in a conveyance from Fairport. Rode up with him and walked from Fairport to my boarding place. The day was clear and the snow melted making the roads slushy. Commenced school again on the following morning. ++++++++++ NOTE: I believe this removal must have been at the request of their mother, Anna K. Ballou. Likely she wanted to be near the grave and later be buried beside her son. Not only were the two graves side by side, but they were very close together. After seeing this, I believe it was the reason and the plan for the removal.