26 September 2020

Hopkins Cemetery in Westerlo Restoration

Over the Summer, another small cemetery was restored. No, I did not do the work, my cousin and her friend did the work. Obviously when I found out about this cemetery I had to come out and check it out. 

The new gravestone conservators were well on their way. They cleared out the area of small saplings and scrub brush over a period of two weeks and then they were ready to start tackling the gravestones. Most of the gravestones were either broken or laying flat. When I came out; I just gave some simple pointers and tips and they did the rest. I must say that the work came out awesome!

All of the accompanying footstones were present with the gravestones.

Overall cemetery photos are below:






Some before and after photos of individual gravestones including inscriptions:

David & Lydia Lockwood



David Lockwood Headstone


DAVID LOCKWOOD
DIED
Dec. 12, 1841.
aged 45 years
2 m's & 23 d's


LYDIA.
wife of 
David Lockwood Jr.
DIED
March 6, 1847.
aged 51 years
10 m's & 13 d's


           


JOHN HUDDLESTON
DIED
Feb. 13, 1849
aged 32 years
11 m's & 13 d's

  





JOHN LAUPAUGH
DIED
March 25, 1849.
in his 76 year.

  


PHEBY,
wife of
John Laupaugh
DIED
April 20, 1860
aged 77 years

  


RICHARD HUDDLESTON
DIED
Nov. 27, 1852.
in his 62 year.

  


MARY
wife of
Richard Huddleston
DIED
April 29, 1848.
aged 49 years
10 m's & 25 d's

  

MARY ELLEN
daughter of
Lewis C. & Elizabeth
Lockwood
died. May 16, 1845
aged 3 mo. & 6 days


















21 September 2020

New York Chapter of Palatines to America German Genealogy Society hosts Dr. Michael D. Lacopo

The New York Chapter of Palatines to America German Genealogy Society is hosting Genealogist Dr. Michael D. Lacopo as he presents four lectures on German genealogy over two days. 

Video of Michael introducing his upcoming lectures.

October 17th Agenda

  • Methods for Identifying the German Origins of American Immigrants, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Finding & Using German Church Records, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
October 24th Agenda
  • How to Overcome Brick Walls in German-American Research, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • The German Immigrant Experience in the 18th Century, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

These lectures will be conducted over ZOOM on Saturday, 17th & 24th of October.

Please see the flyer for details.



The Palatines to America German Genealogy Society is not just for research Palatine ancestors. The organization is for anyone researching their German speaking ancestors anywhere! Check them out!

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