I missed some of the early messages re old and overgrown cemeteries in Randolph Co. One of these is a small family cemetery on a farm along Hickory Road, near Roanoke, where some of my Blake ancestors are buried. Some of the tombstones have fallen over and others are covered with brambles, berries, etc., etc. I was there in 2004 and had to go to the WalMart in Moberly and buy large pruning shears in order to even get inside the large fenced area. I have corresponded with Larry Sumpter re this cemetery and it is on his list. I only hope that some of you that live in this area will be able to see that it is protected in the future. Clark Blake --

Do your Blakes include the Blake who was a Salisbury banker for many years?

Hi Clark, Thanks for your message. Do you remember where this cemetery is located in relation to Roanoke? Also, do you happen to remember if there were any Rice family members buried there? I'm looking for the burial location for Nathaniel Rice, whom I think was a neighbor to your Blake ancestors in southwestern Randolph County. Thanks! David Clark Blake <[email protected]> wrote: I missed some of the early messages re old and overgrown cemeteries in Randolph Co. One of these is a small family cemetery on a farm along Hickory Road, near Roanoke, where some of my Blake ancestors are buried. Some of the tombstones have fallen over and others are covered with brambles, berries, etc., etc. I was there in 2004 and had to go to the WalMart in Moberly and buy large pruning shears in order to even get inside the large fenced area. I have corresponded with Larry Sumpter re this cemetery and it is on his list. I only hope that some of you that live in this area will be able to see that it is protected in the future. Clark Blake -- ==== MORANDOL Mailing List ==== Questions for the List Administrator? Send them to Leslie at [email protected]