So, I'm not really sure how many readers of this blog there actually are - and that's part of the reason why I'm doing this survey. I'd like to get a feel for what people think about my work on the cemetery and what kinds of things they'd like to see in the future. It's occurred to me that I may soon feel the need to branch out into other cemeteries in order to find new stories to tell and to fill in the gaps in some of the stories in the Episcopal Cemetery, as many of those interned there have relatives buried in other nearby cemeteries.
Answer if you want, and be as brief or as lengthy as you wish. I really appreciate the fact that anyone is interested in what I'm doing here and would love to hear from you.
1. What are your feelings regarding the posts I've made? Are there anything you'd like to see done differently? Any types of posts you'd like to see more or less of?
2. What do you think about branching out into other cemeteries in the future? Would you like to see cemeteries from Westchester County, New England, or Upstate New York?
3. Are there any families I've already researched that you'd like me to delve into further?
Hi Madeline-
ReplyDeleteWe value the research you have done on this sad and neglected cemetery. It brings the colonial residents and their final resting places to light! It gives us insight as to what life was like in our little village. Each stone waits to have their story told. Your research has produced so many interesting stories. We hope to use this important research to portray some of its fascinating residents at an event/tour. I am excited each time I see a new post.
Thanks, Susan! You and Laurie have been a great source of inspiration and support for me in this project. The work you've done in preserving the cemetery and raising awareness has been spectacular and has really made a difference.
ReplyDeleteHi Madeline, How are you? My Aunt Joan told me you were working on this. I grew up in 35 Brook. Our scout troop restored this cemetery back in 1986. it was really covered over with brush and woods at that time. It was pretty cool because there were gravestones that dated back to the 17 hundreds as you know. They were practically covered over in dirt. It's great that you're doing this project please say hi to everyone in the family for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeffrey! Your troop did a great job on the cemetery. We still have the map you made!
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