Hi, Yes, I am sure that some cemeteries are cared for by township trustees. In Jackson Township, both Witten Cemetery and Tuel/Mehrley Cemetery are considered township cemeteries although both began as private family cemeteries years and years ago. The clerk of the township holds the records of the cemeteries. Several years ago when a number of tombstones were toppled by vandals the trustees had these stones uprighted and replaced on their footers. Luckily none were broken. There are other cemeteries in the township which are nnot cared for by the trustees--one being Locust Grove which is located by a church. My husband and I purchased a burial plot in Witten Cemetery about five years ago and the deed is from the trustees to my husband and myself. Perhaps we can get a discussion going about who is "care taking" various cemeteries in Monroe County. Recently I have been wondering who is "care taking" the Pioneer Cemetery in Woodsfield. Does anyone know? Also in reference: the Monroe County Commissioners don't take care of cemeteries; these three elected officials are different from the three individuals who are elected in each of the townships as trustees. The commissioners are elected by the entire county. Regards, Janet Conn HBaker1432@aol.com wrote: > > Monroe County Trustees do not and will not care for cemeteries in their > county. I made that inquity of them and was informed they do not. Shameful, > too, I think. > Hal Baker