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From: William & Susan Alexander <>
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Cemetery signs SCOTT
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 21:16:03 -0500
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Yes, that would be my ancestor.

Stephen Franklin wrote:

> There is only one Revolutionary War soldier known to be in Scott cemetery
> and yes he has a goverement marker.
>
> http://www.geocities.com/sdfranklin_1999/lewis_richard.html
>
> Richard Lewis is his name...
>
> Stephen D Franklin
> http://www.geocities.com/sdfranklin_1999/inssar_cem-project.html
> Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in Indiana
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 5:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Cemetery signs SCOTT
>
> > In a message dated 9/7/01 1:35:13 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
> > writes:
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I would think that the Scott Cemetery would be considered Historical.
> That
> > > is
> > > the only cemetery that I am aware of in Floyd County. It has my
> ancestors
> > > including a Revolutionary War Soldier.
> > >
> > > Susan Price Alexander
> > >
> > > Susan,
> > > There are 136 cemeteries in Floyd Co. besides Scott. But If you
> can
> > > have the Scott declared Historical, that would be great, I'm for it, but
> > > the cemetery is taken care of by Tom Cannon the New Albany Township
> Trustee
> > > and I don't believe having a cemetery declared Historical comes under
> bis
> > > Job Desigination. An Individual like your self can do the Paper work and
> > > see if it Qualifies as Historical with the IHB. For that matter there
> are
> > > two cemeteries within a mile and a half out at Galena with Revolutionary
> > > Veterans buried in them. One is 40 Feet from the Property owners side
> door.
> > > The Relatives of the Veteran are Personaly filing the necessary papers
> with
> > > the DAR, and Expect to have a Dedicated stone in 6 to 8 months. The
> > > Property Owners have to sign a Permission Paper for the relatives of the
> > > Veteran to be able to Place the stone on the cemetery on their Property.
> > > luckily when I met them the first time, I knew I had met a wonderful
> > > couple.
> >
> >
> > When they are finished with the stone and a Brass ENGLEMAN
> CEMETERY
> > > Plaque, then that Cemetery probably will become Historical. Temporarily
> > > I have to repair his original Stone. There is a Burial of his Son in
> 1812.
> > > As far as Scott Cemetery, go for it, it might be accpeted. Does your
> > > relative Veteran have a Government stone and marker by the DAR. If not
> get
> > > your paper work together and file it. At Scott your best Friend is Tom
> > > Cannon, New Albany Township Trustee. And Since I have mentioned his
> Name,
> > > I talked him into Subscribing to our List Yesterday evening. I saw his
> > > acceptance come up on his Screen, Welcome Aboard Tom. (Like I told you,
> > > people don't really hate Trustees) I know he is keeping up. He's a good
> > > Friend to have. Everyone say "Hi Tom"
> > Susan, possibly with the right Local Help you could get Scott
> Declared
> > Historical.
> > > There are cemeteries older in Floyd co, but I don't think that matters.
> You
> > > may have to state your reasons for the desigination
> > You know Historical Cemeteries have been talked about on the List for
> > probably a full
> > > week. There is not much valid input in that short period of time.
> > >
> > > Jack E. Briles Sr.
> > Floyd Co. INPCRP Cooridinator
> > Po Box 444
> > New Albany, In. 47151-0444
> > (812) 282-6585
> >
> >
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> > If you know of some good cemetery related links, send them to
> .
> >
> >
>
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