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From: "carol laing" <>
Subject: [VACULPEP] Shenandoah National Park Cemetaries
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 09:04:16 -0400

This would be of interest to anyone who has ancestors buried in the
Shenandoah National Park, especially with the surnames of
Jenkins/Atkins/Dodson. These are the ancestors I am mostly interested in.
But if you know of other cemeteries, which are not maintained, we could add
them also.

I know of at least one gravesite, the Jenkins/Dodsons gravesite that is not
maintained. I am in the process of finding out about the others. I would
like to begin a volunteer program/group of persons who may be interested in
helping to maintain these site(s). I have been advised by Harry Heiss, SNP
Archivist that the fire last year may have made some sights more accessible
and visible. That's why it might be a good time to go this summer; a lot of
the brush and undergrowth should be gone (if any of the gravesites were
affected). This would definitely be to our advantage. I am also in the
process of obtaining more details regarding this. I will keep you informed
as I receive information. If anyone out there has information regarding
this, please write.

Please contact me directly, at the address below, if you would like to be
involved in this adventure. It's a good way to pay respect to your ancestors
and to meet others who share similar interest. It is also very good exercise
and a nice outdoor activity.

Thanks



Carol P. Laing
mailto:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChildrenoftheShenandoah

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