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| Brian J. Ensley (#47190867)
 | member for 3 years, 7 months, 11 days |
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I have been involved with genealogy since around 1982 and have published several books on area cemeteries as well as local history. It has been my goal to document as many cemeteries in my area as possible before much of the information is lost to time. Besides transcribing cemeteries I have recently found the value in photographing headstones as a way to help preserve this valuable information for future generations. It seems that most families have that one person who seems to answer a calling in life to be the family historian- I guess that's me as well as for my wife's family.
If you want to see why what we do is so important and photographing headstones in order to preserve the information for future generations is vital, check out Blough Cemetery to see how a cemetery's condition can change in 15 years.
If you want multiple monuments photographed, please take the time to create a memorial for each person rather than attach a message to one request asking for multiple photos or "everyone else in that cemetery with the same surname." Please show proper etiquette when it comes to people volunteering their time and gas. A simple thank you goes a long way.
*** If I post a photo on a memorial in which you had already posted one, please don't take offense- sometimes additional photos under other conditions (ie- light, weather, etc.) can provide a whole different perspective. Many times I've swapped out my own photos when conditions were different the second time around and the new photo had more detail, especially with worn stones. If you are the owner of that memorial and don't want someone else's photos just ask and I will remove it. Likewise, if you have a photo to add to mine that can help enhance the memorial, please feel free to contribute.
When I add memorials for non-relatives, I try to be as complete and accurate as possible, and I do so with the same care and respect as I would for my own family member.
Now for the "fine print..."
If I have a photo on here, I am the copyright holder unless I cite the source in the caption from another contributor. If it is a photo that I own, please feel free to use it in your own personal family tree such as Ancestry.com. HOWEVER, on any of my photos, be sure to cite the source to give proper credit.
Also, if I have created a memorial that is a relative, please feel free to ask to have it transferred. Just be sure to include your member number and relationship. I strictly follow Find-A-Graves transfer policies and if transferred, would appreciate any information that I have added remain intact after transfer. If I do not transfer a memorial, it is only because it is a relative of mine as well, unless you're more closely or directly related.
If you suggest any corrections/links, PLEASE use the edit link on the memorial and include all pertinent information.
Through my publisher I have published over a dozen books just on cemetery transcriptions alone, taking the time to carefully transcribe hundreds of cemeteries. I've noticed that people have taken that work to enter memorials "en masse" and are then uncooperative when it comes to transferring, correcting, linking and editing these memorials for family members and other researchers. This is not a numbers game so I would encourage a team approach in this project.
I appreciate all of the hard work my fellow volunteers and contributors have made to this site!
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Kathie
 | John & Mary Reese
Thanks so much for finding out where he is. How did you locate that burial card?
Yes, I would still like to have Sarah's photo at Grandview. I hope she is really there!
John D Reese was my 3rd great-uncle, not great-grandfather. Don't know where I was when I typed that!
His father, John (1780 - 1846) and his wife Mary Trent Reese (1790 - 1847), were my 4th great-grandparents. I haven't found them. Maybe they are in Lambertsville too? Please watch out for them!
Thanks SO SO much!
KathieAdded by Kathie on May 23, 2013 2:03 PM | | | Daniel Pletcher
 | RE: Bailey's in Somerset Co. PA
I found out that Phebe's maiden name is Lancaster, but I am unsure of the names of her parents.
Thanks for all your help,
Daniel Pletcher | | | Judy Jones
 | RE: Lydia Bell Stahl
Brian,
I have obituaries of the parents, but the cemetery where the parents were buried wasn't mentioned and not entered on findagrave because of that. Their obituaries were from a church organization newsletter. | | | William Hearn
 | RE: Findley's at Benshoff Hill
I made it to the Cumberland County Historical Society and got so excited I didn't get anything done. Any recommendations or logical sequence or anything I can write down to contain my excitement so my next trip isn't wasted. | | | William Hearn
| RE: Findley's at Benshoff Hill
I'd be glad too but I don't know when. Are you still on Con Leave? SAT and SUN are suppose to be cool with a high of 65 for both days. What are you up to? Forest Lawn is always fun and 20 some requests. Unless you aren't allowed to walk. | | | Daniel Pletcher
| Bailey's in Somerset Co. PA
Hi,
William Hearn told me to contact you about a question I have. My GGGrandmother (Mary Elizabeth Pletcher) was born with the maiden name Bailey to Daniel Bailey and Phebe or Phoebe Bailey born Lancaster.I was not able to find much info. on them, but according to William you might be able to help me since you know a lot about people who lived in the Somerset co. PA are.
Thanks for any info. you might be able to give me.
-Daniel Pletcher | | | William Hearn
| RE: Findley's at Benshoff Hill
Whatever you need me to do. I am not in school and have lots of time. | | | PATRICIA K. GRUETTER
 | re findleys.
thank you so much. those findleys are all in my family. let me know who they are and I will start putting memorials online so all you have to do is add photos. pattyg Stockton California
| | | Mhovar
 | RE: Joe Cekada Gravestone
Thank you, Brian! I really appreciate you following up on that. You are a terrific asset to the Find A Grave community!Added by Mhovar on May 22, 2013 2:54 PM | | | Andrea Tressler
 | RE: Peter & Rebecca Sipe
You are more than welcome to use the photos, no credit needed. I was just very glad the Lord helped me to find them and to be able to see enough of the inscription to know that the one was Peter's stone. I'm glad the photos can be useful to you. | | | | [View all messages...] |
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