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| Pat Van Den Berghe (#47310624)
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Currently photograhping/researching the Valley Cemetery in Manchester, NH. This cemetery was the first public cemetery in the City. The first burial was in July 1841. It is now closed, as there is no longer any space. One must be a blood relative of a grave owner to be buried there. Therefore, no money is generated for care. There are a few Rev War, Sp AM, many CW soldiers, a few from WWI and WWII, Korea and one soldier from Vietnam.
I have added many names from this cemetery, it may look like numbers issue but it is to ensure that an appropriate history, if there is one can be documented by my having ownership and that stones can be uploaded and any information will stand as the love and respect I have for the residents of this fading jewel. If I can find no info or there is no stone, I will document such. I have loved this cemetery for almost 50 years and I will transfer outside the fag guidelines. I am not one to add names without doing research but unfortunately an individual was doing such and was asked to stop and or transfer and the person didn't respond.
The founders of the city of Manchester, and the robber barons of the numerous mills, as Manchester, NH, was at one time the manufacturing capital of the World, are residents of this lovely Victorian Cemetery.
The cemetery is essentially divided into two parts with the "Valley" dividing it. There is one Street that hosts many of the wealthy, however most of the cemetery can have a lot of a millionaire and a mill worker in the next lot. It is a beautiful garden style cemetery fashioned after Auburn Cemetery, in Massachusetts. The 19.4 acres was donated by the Amoskeag Mfg. Co to accommodate the growing city, as church cemetery's became overwhelmed, and laws went into place regarding burials.
This writer is hoping to generate interest from the City and vounteers to keep this cemetery cared for and too show pride for the history of the residents of this beautiful resting place.
Will assist with photo request for Manchester, Goffstown, Hooksett and perhaps So. NH, please let me know what area so I can see if I can assist. Also, if you find any errors in what I have submitted please advise, I carefully research information before adding it to the internet but old records can be tricky. Thanks for understanding. | |
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Bob
 | RE: Arthur B. Holmes
Pat ,
Sorry to bother you but somehow i missed taking Jennie Landers photo. If you could take a picture next time you are in the are that would be great.
thanx
BobAdded by Bob on May 21, 2013 10:20 AM | | | Bob
| RE: valley
Pat,
Thank you so much for all the help yesterday and next time you see Judy please thank her again for me. When I got home yesterday I sorted thru my notes and realized that maybe there is one more burial in 640. I am wondering if Judy can look thru that old book again and look for Arthur B Holmes d. 7/29/1855, two days before his brother Lucian. I am betting that he also was moved like his brother. I think that that kind of fills up 640. Actually I believe it puts it in overflow status with 9 people buried in that section(If Arthur is there).
BobAdded by Bob on May 16, 2013 5:32 AM | | | Bob
| RE: valley
OK. Also mlooking for martha Blaisdell d. 1903Added by Bob on May 15, 2013 8:16 AM | | | Bob
| RE: Valley
pat,
Still all set for today ?
BobAdded by Bob on May 15, 2013 5:42 AM | | | Bob
| RE: valley
Lets try for Wednesday around 1:30Added by Bob on May 08, 2013 11:42 AM | | | Mamachan
| RE: neals
I will be glad to "take ownership" of the Neals at Valley Cemetery.. This is a great site with so many great people volunteering their time. I want to help. Thank you for giving me the chance.Added by Mamachan on May 07, 2013 7:39 PM | | | Bob
| RE: Holmes - Valley Cemetery
Pat, I am retired why don't you send me a three or four days and times and i will take one.
BobAdded by Bob on May 07, 2013 12:08 PM | | | Bob
| RE: valley
pat,
Are you available anytime next week / Also looking for a Lucian Holmes d. 8/1/1855 son of E M Holmes
BobAdded by Bob on May 07, 2013 5:34 AM | | | R & J Black & G Key
 | Helen Jones Elliott
Thanks Pat. I am not directly related to her, but related to her husband Jeremiah Jones. Have done quite a bit of research on these folks. Look forward to seeing the stone.
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| RE: Neals in Valley cemetery
Pat,
What does it mean to transfer the Neals to me? I have never done any contributing to Find A Grave, but this may be a good way to start. Does it mean that I add information and respond to messages? I live in Florida. Does that matter, since I am not near Valley Cemetery?
Look forward to your reply.
JanetAdded by Mamachan on Apr 30, 2013 8:32 PM | | | | [View all messages...] |
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