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Mark and Kay (#46832542)
 member for 7 years, 2 months, 4 days
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Bio Photo In 2006 Mark found the Find A Grave web site when he was searching for some Civil War history in our area. We love helping people find their loved ones and try to add as much information as we can find. We have went searching in the rain, snow, heat, and wind (we like it the least).

After many hours of research we determined that the only way to get good quality, readable photos that would verify the information people wanted and not harm the stones in any way was to use plan water and a very soft brush or to do rubbings of the stones. We have now started retaking some of our first photos that we do not feel were as good as they could be when we get to those cemeteries. We find it very disturbing when we see other volunteers that have put powder, shaving cream and chalk on the older stones and they are deteriorating as it has a chemical reaction with the acid in our rain.

We have met many people we will cherish forever, saw places we would have never seen and experienced adventures we will never forget. We hope to continue for many years and have many more adventures. This past year has been different since I started back to work after being off for 2 years. The summer was so hot and Mark fights skin cancer so we have not gotten to take as many photos as we would like. I've been adding memorials for people in Christian County as that is my home and I have many records for them.

If a family member of any memorial that we have entered would like to take over the ownership of that memorial page please contact us and we discuss transfer of ownership. Do to several requests from people that are not actually related and collecting "surnames" if you are not within 5 generations we may not transfer. We will add "documented" information only to a memorial. Just because you say they need to be linked is not documentation. Please provide obit, death or birth certificates when requesting information be added. If we have entered any information that is incorrect please contact us for a correction. We are here to help people and keep the information as accurate as possible.
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Rose
Henry Thomas Fielder
Thank you so much for the beautiful picture of Henry's marker. I appreciate your time and your help that gave to me. Have a blessed day, Rose.
Added by Rose on May 25, 2013 1:21 PM
Carol Cooper
Wilkerson
Thank you so much for the photo.
Added by Carol Cooper on May 25, 2013 11:52 AM
M. A. Claxton
Earl Bain tombstone
Gorgeous! What a perfect picture - thank you so much for taking it and posting it. I really appreciate your time and effort - and with such beautiful results.

Mary Ann
Added by M. A. Claxton on May 25, 2013 8:37 AM
Carolina Grave Hunter
Thelma Mygatt
Good Morning,

Thank you very much for taking time to go to the cemetery and take this photo for me.

The photo is wonderful.

Have a great weekend,
Vicky
Added by Carolina Grave Hunter on May 25, 2013 4:33 AM
John Cole
Ruby Thompson
Thank you Mark & Kay for the photo. You two have made this families day.

John & Christal
Added by John Cole on May 25, 2013 3:12 AM
K. E. P.
Perry Medley
Thanks so much for the photo. I appreciate it.
Karen
Added by K. E. P. on May 24, 2013 11:37 PM
Anna Rowe Love
Russell L Macom
Thank you so much for the time spent going to the mausoleum and photographing the marker for Russell L Macom. Your time and effort is genuinely appreciated.
Best wishes,
Anna Rowe Love
Added by Anna Rowe Love on May 17, 2013 7:47 PM
Judy Young
Maple Park Cemetery
I want to thank you for all the photos that you took for me in Maple Park Cemetery. I do so appreciate all you do.
Added by Judy Young on May 13, 2013 10:11 PM
Jauers
Robert Farson
Thank you for taking his photo.
Added by Jauers on May 13, 2013 9:45 PM
Cheryl McKenzie
Damon Loyd McNatt headstone pic
Thanks so much for the picture! Great job, and I appreciate your effort.
Added by Cheryl McKenzie on May 13, 2013 6:40 PM
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