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Subject: Seeking info unmarked grave Smithfield - remains found 1977
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2005 00:38:15 EST

I am forwarding this message to the list. If anybody has any information,
please reply to as she may not be on the list. I had never heard
about this before so I didn't have any information to share myself.

Brenda Bova
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Subj: Seeking info unmarked grave Smithfield - remains found 1977
Date: 2/18/2005 9:03:51 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: CDCapron
To: GFS Brenda


Hi

I have been searching for information on skeletal remains that were found in
Smithfield at 725 Putnam Pike in April 1977. The remains were examined and
determined to be that of an approximate 14 year old white female. The homeowner
at that time (1977) was preparing to enlarge his yard when he dug through an
elevated area that must have been a grave, unbeknownst to him.

No one has ever determined who that young female was. It was noted that
there was a "sick house" for treatment of those with TB in the area, but it was
thought that this person had no injuries or disease.

This land was likely part of the Steere property at the time, but it does not
appear Smithfield burial sites are online yet.

Any assistance you can give would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Carol Capron

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