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>In a message dated 9/21/2000 8:43:48 AM Central Daylight Time,
> writes:
>
><< I live in St. Louis, Missouri and saw on the local news tonight that there
> is a BRIDGETON MEMORIAL PARK - 1843 - 1963 ( North St. Louis) that is
> looking for persons with family buried there. The airport is being expanded
> and they are going to move the CEMETERY.
> >>
>
>Hi Bob,
>
>Is there anyway to find a list of the burials in this cemetery in hopes that
>I might have family there? Back when Old St. Marcus sent a notice such as
>this and I never responded because at the time I did not know I had family
>there but subsequently found out that I did and it was too late.
>
>Thanks
>Carol
>
Here it is, in case you missed it.

Here is more information from the original poster. Feel free to send to
other lists.
Alexandra

BRIDGETON MEMORIAL PARK, Bridgeton, Missouri
This burying ground at 4616 Long Road was made into a memorial park in
1962. In 1959 several lawsuits were filed against the City for allowing
the cemetery to deteriorate. Individual stones had already been removed
"through error and misunderstanding" but members of the Bridgeton
Historical Commission were able to learn the names of some who were
buried there and a large monument was erected in 1963 which bears this
inscription, "We honor the people buried here. They were part of this
nation's adventure and their vision lighted the path we follow today."

At the dedication ceremonies, Mrs. Anna Wilson gave a talk about
African-American veterans who are buried here. Records indicate that the
cemetery was integrated from its beginning. It was in use as late as
1954 and at least 100 people are buried in the two acres. On the bronze
plaque of the monument are the following names:

Annie Adams Auston Edwards Enoch Mumps Edward Walker
Benjamin Adams Auston Edwards, Jr. Elio Phillips Kit Walker
George Adams Grace Edwards Eliza Phillips Lizzie
Walker
Lottie Adams Katie Edwards Ike Phillips
Quiller
Walker
Ben Alexander The Galliger Family Tilly Philli

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