I would also like to know. I have an ancestor on private property in Westmoreland area and I am told the owner will not let anyone on the property to look at it. gayle braswell ellison -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of DonohoBunkin@aol.com Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 12:20 PM To: TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNSUMNER] Laws concerning graveyards on private property Does anyone know what the law is concerning family graveyards on private property. We have located our family graveyard on the farm which they previously owned; however, the property has been sold and we have been unable to obtain the name of the new owners. The graveyard has fallen into disrepair and we would like to restore it to original condition as to preserve our family's final resting places. I know there is a law that allows families to preserve graveyards, but need to know how to persue this. Will look forward to any information you may have. Thanks. Billy