I would try the Wisconsin state historical society in Madison. At one time they had a cemetery office, and the lady was very knowledgeable about cemetery's and the legal responsibilites. With budget cuts, etc...I don't know if she is still there, but that is where I would start. Erin ----- Original Message ----- From: "tracy reinhardt" <fondygenie@charter.net> To: <WIGEN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 7:44 PM Subject: [WIGEN-L] cemetery question > Does anyone have a source, or knowledge of requirements to maintain old > cemeteries. > > I know everyone talks as if a township is required to maintain a cemetery, > if requested to do so by a descendant or family member of someone buried > there, but I have never seen a statute or reference to the exact wording > of any law. > > The WSOCS website has no reference to that, and only seems busy copying > stones. > > I want to request a township to maintain an old cemetery after we have > cleaned it up, and if they say....NO, then I need something to fall back > on. > This old cemetery has never ever been maintained. the last burial was in > 1874, and there is a War of 1812 veteran buried there who has never had a > flag placed on his grave for memorial day. (it's my children's > gt-gt-gt-grandfather). > > So, I hope someone on this list can help me dig out the legal references. > I don't want to use them, but I want them handy as my ace in the hole. > > thanks for any and all assist...my meeting is Feb 13, with the town > tracy reinhardt > rapidly becoming known as fond du lac's cemetery lady > > > ==== WIGEN Mailing List ==== > Celebrate Wisconsin! > Visit the Vernon County WIGenWeb Project Pages > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wivernon/ >