Most folks find cemeteries depressing. I can understand that. Personally, I find cemeteries to be fascinating and peaceful. (But only during the day. You'll never find me in a cemetery after dark. I'm not that brave!)
Once I've completed the business portion of my visit (photos, taking notes, etc.) I often wander around to check out what mysteries might lie hidden, or to check out a particularly spectacular statue or stone. This large stone cross beckoned me the other day and I was quite sad to read the inscription:
Hartmann
Katie 1857-1875
Theodore 1866-1875
Michael 1868-1875
Joseph 1871-1875
Frank 1873-1875
Children of MIchael and Barbara Hartmann.
What on earth could have led to the deaths of 5 children in the same year? And not the parents? There were no major floods in London that year. Nor was it the year that the SS Victoria capsized. Hmmmm illness perhaps? Fire? Who knows?
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Why a blog?Family history just fascinates me. And not just my own. There are many facts and people that have been lost to time. I really enjoy puzzles and sometimes I come across some really interesting mysteries in my genealogy travels. I'll post some of my musings here. Archives
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