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Subject: [ILHARDIN] Re-Ragon Cemetery Location-1
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 23:23:55 EDT


James,

Thanks for the info. I'll contact your cousin and see if she can help.

On your US Geological Survey Map are there any small 'unmarked' cemeteries in
Mcfarlan Pct.??

Michael W. RAGAN

In a message dated 8/17/99 7:38:55 PM, Jasirby writes:

>Dear MW Ragan:
>
>I subscribe to noticed your query. I have a copy
>of the publication CEMETERY COMPILATION OF HARDIN COUNTY, ILLINOIS-1980.
>On page 63, bottom of page is listed the RAGON Cemetery with the notation,
>"No longer exists". Rosiclare, Il. 11/29/79. The inventory shows two
listings.
>First, Kinney, Thomas Pvt. Army Co. A 29 Ill. Inf. Civil War. Died March
>13, 1892. Second, Ragon, Jeremiah Pvt. Army Co. A 29 Ill. Inf. Civil War.
>
>
>My cousin, Janette Birch Spees, e-mail address:
>is in the process of updating the above listed publication. She told me
>that she was including in the updated publication, directions to each
cemetery
>listed. I understand that will include the section, township, range,etc.
>
>I have the 1957 US Geological Survey Map of Hardin Co., Illinois. It does
>not show the location of the Ragon Cemetery.
>
>Janette might be able to help you locate the Ragon Cemetery.
>
>Best wishes,
>
>James E. Irby e-mail

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