Just to let you know, my daughter and I have been to Oakwood several times and never saw or had any problems. We usually go in the Oakwood ave entrance directly to the old sections. It is a lovely cemetary and I don't think you will have any problems. I wouldn't go alone but I think you will be safe. > [Original Message] > From: JCDD <jcdd@bellsouth.net> > To: <VAHANOVE-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: 12/26/2005 7:44:25 PM > Subject: Re: [VAHANOVE] N. Jones > > Thanks for the confirmation. The last time I was at Okawood was at the > burial of my great-grandmother in 1968. I have since lost another > great-grandmother, great-aunt and others who are resting with their loved > ones in Oakwood. > > I grew up in the Highland Springs/Sandston area (was at the school watching > a movie when the school burned down--talk about going down Memory Lane, > LOL!), and we often went to Oakwood on Sundays. > > I would like to go back when I am in town, but cousins, aunts, etc say it is > too dangerous. I have considered "just doing it" the next time in town, but > have now decided against it. > > Once again, thanks for the advice. > JC > > > ==== VAHANOVE Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Hanover Co., VA mailing list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to VAHANOVE-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the Digest List > to VAHANOVE-d-request@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

I agree with what Rosemary said about Oakwood. I go there quite often, alone, and have never felt afraid or threatened. And if you are the least bit uneasy, the guys that work there, Ricky and Wayne, will go with you to the gravesites. They are always helpful. I usually go in off the Nine Mile Road entrance, where the office is. Never had a problem. I also have also visited the Shockoe Cemetery several times and have never had a problem there. I do usually try to take somebody with me there, (but I have gone alone) or plan to be there when the inmates are there doing maintenance. Pat Baber -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.7/214 - Release Date: 12/23/05