The law is that land owners can NOT prevent family members and researchers from visiting cemeteries, even on private property. They can impose some restrictions, such as "only during daylight hours" or "no alcohol". We recently went through some trouble with visiting my brother's grave in Greenbrier County. The owner I had to deal with was having problems with teenagers going back into the cemetery to drink and party. The cemetery is on top of a mountain and there are cliffs at the far end....he was concerned about someone getting hurt or doing damage to the cemetery (understandable). If you are having trouble, try giving him 2 or 3 days advance notice before your visit. It might help if you would volunteer to help mow the cemetery or do some general clean-up around the cemetery. If volunteering is not possible, maybe a couple dollars toward his gas for the mower would help "mellow" him. If that doesn't help, try a pair of bolt cutters for the gate and a lawyer to contact the owner. Cathy No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.31/1130 - Release Date: 11/14/2007 9:27 AM