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Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 09:57:11 EDT

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We need to do what we can to slow or stop the desecration of graves wherever
it occurs.

Karen

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Subject: [PALANCAS-L] STOLEN GRAVE MARKERS being Auctioned on E-Bay
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This was forwarded to me from another list - and it is true - Grave markers
are actually being sold on eBay auctions - I have responded to eBay, as well
as the sellers of these items - I am outraged!

Forward this to every genealogist and group on the net. Protest to E-Bay.
Report all
participants to AOL, Earthlink, etc.

>> Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 07:59:23 -0400
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>> Subject: Re: These Civil War Markers and .....are being sold.
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>> Thank you again, Carlene. Below is the information on the grave markers
>> you have alerted us about. Have sent an e-mail to eBay, and to each
>> seller, reminding them that these items were once in place on someone's
>> grave, and that each state has laws forbidding vandalism to graves. I
>> encourage all on this list to respond to eBay and/or to the sellers as
>> you feel led.
>> Annette Elam Wezel
>>
>> #95765135 is a GAR grave marker, marked "County Commissioners, West
>> Chester, PA." The seller refers to its having been 'used.' The name of
>> the seller is "1sterling," and the item is located in New Jersey. The
>> seller's e-mail address is:
>> #95765620 is also a GAR grave marker, in a different style, marked with
>> the number "15" in the design of the front, with the back marked only
>> "AMERICA," which may refer to the foundry. Again, the seller refers to
>> 'signs of use.' Same location, same seller, same address.
>>
>> #96301772 is a Korean War veterans grave marker. The seller is located in
>> West Tennessee. The seller's e-mail address is:
>>
>> #98328212 is a "World War Veterans Marker." Possibly World War I, but I
>> am not sure of that. Located in Michigan. Sellers address is
>>
>>
>> #96742252 is World War II Veterans grave marker. Advertised as an "eagle
>> grave marker presented by the County Commissioners." Back marked
>> "Philadelphia, PA," but that may again refer to a foundry. Located in
>> Penndel, PA. Sellers address is
>>
>> On Sun, 2 May 1999 00:42:56 -0500 "Carlene M. Wojahn"
>> <> writes:
>> >Since it was pointed out to me about a month ago that grave markers
>> >are sold on the ebay auction site., I sporadically check it out.
>> >These auctions are now in process, and this greatly concerns me, for
>> >doesn't this encourage theft of these markers ? Where did the person
>> >selling these markers get them from ?
>> >Carlene M. Wojahn
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=95765135
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=95765620
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=96301772
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=98328212
>> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=96742252

Jeff Wallick

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