Is there a seperation between Chirst (DeLong's) Cemetery and Bowers Cemetery? I was working on posting photos for some of the Oswalds in Christ (DeLong's) Cemetery that were recently discussed on this list, only to realize that there is also a 'Bowers Cemetery' listed on Findaagrave.com, physically located at the same place. I've always known it as Christ (DeLong's). There seems to be overlap between the two listings, and I can't see anything physically at the cemetery that would seperate the two or indicate the name Bowers Cemetery. Are they considered one in the same or two seperate cemeteries? What's the history of them? What is is formally and commonly known as. I'd like to get it cleared up so if it's correct, there is only one listing. Thanks, Glenn

Short answer NO. Findagrave has many duel cemetery listings. Too many cemetery's with multiple names. From the Treasurer of "Union Cemetery of Bowers, Inc." "There is only one cemetery at that location. It is now known as the Bowers Union Cemetery, Inc. Years ago the cemetery was known as Chrtist (DeLong's) Cemetery when it was the cemetery for the Reformed Church. When the Reformed Church in Bowers & the Lutheran Church in Bowers formed a Union Church the cemetery became known as the Union Cemetery of Bowers. After the Union Church was destroyed by fire in 1900, the denominations each decided to built their own church. The Board of Directors of the cemetery consists of six members, three each appointed by each church. Lots are basically sold only to members of each church of relatives of those buried in the cemetery. Awhile back the Board of Directors created a *Union Cemetery of Bowers, Inc* for tax reasons." Guy Glenn S. Piper wrote: > Is there a seperation between Chirst (DeLong's) Cemetery and Bowers > Cemetery? > > I was working on posting photos for some of the Oswalds in Christ > (DeLong's) Cemetery that were recently discussed on this list, only to > realize that there is also a 'Bowers Cemetery' listed on Findaagrave.com, > physically located at the same place. I've always known it as Christ > (DeLong's). There seems to be overlap between the two listings, and I > can't see anything physically at the cemetery that would seperate the two > or indicate the name Bowers Cemetery. > > Are they considered one in the same or two seperate cemeteries? What's the > history of them? What is is formally and commonly known as. I'd like to > get it cleared up so if it's correct, there is only one listing. > > Thanks, > Glenn >