>We would also like to visit the general area where our great-great >grandparents, William & Sarah Noble and Bluford & Martha Marks, >established Donation Land Claims. The claims are on the northwest >side of Sweet Home, in the vicinity of Marks Ridge. I've been told >maps exist that show exactly where the land claims were. Does >anyone know where we can get such a map? I would recommend a Metzger's map of the area, often available at sporting goods stores. Linn County offices should also be able to help. >We are told William Noble is buried in Liberty/Nye Cemetery. Does >anyone know where that is? Could you give us directions? We've >never been to the area before, so don't know our way around. Checking USGS's Geographic Information Names Server (GNIS) at http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html--an invaluable resource online--I find that Liberty Cemetery is located as follows: Feature Name St County Type Latitude Longitude 7.5' x 7.5' Map ------------------- -- -------------- ------ -------- --------- --------------- Liberty Cemetery OR Linn cemete 442450N 1224618W Waterloo This will also allow you to plot maps showing the location (though not really useful for driving). There is also a Nye cemetery in Jackson County about 75 miles northeast of Medford near Shady Cove, but given its distance, you might check Liberty first. This lat/long location is directly NW of Sweet Home. You can find it on the Waterloo USGS quad map, which is available from many sources. My job allows access to these maps; if your trip is at least a few days away, I could probably mail you a photocopy of the portion of the map showing the cemetery. E-mail me privately. -- Mr. Cory C. Engel Engelhouse Graphics http://www.engelhouse.net/engelhouse/