Source:
Cemeteries in Knox County
Walnut Grove Township
Compiled by the Knox County Genealogical Society
Galesburg, IL
pg 35-36
Larson Cemetery:
This abandoned cemetery is east of Altona, IL on County Hwy 4 on the old Larson Farm.
When the Larson family purchased the farm in 1892-a corner portion had been set aside for a burial ground and a school, known as Austin School. The school was also used for a church by the early settlers and the first burial was 1842. The last burial was 1884, there were originally 47 stones.
Tombstones read by:
Pam Eagle
Katherine Spencer
Mildred Doubet
1977
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birth & death info & middle name provided by member jburritt (#46882889) 7/21/17
Cemeteries in Knox County
Walnut Grove Township
Compiled by the Knox County Genealogical Society
Galesburg, IL
pg 35-36
Larson Cemetery:
This abandoned cemetery is east of Altona, IL on County Hwy 4 on the old Larson Farm.
When the Larson family purchased the farm in 1892-a corner portion had been set aside for a burial ground and a school, known as Austin School. The school was also used for a church by the early settlers and the first burial was 1842. The last burial was 1884, there were originally 47 stones.
Tombstones read by:
Pam Eagle
Katherine Spencer
Mildred Doubet
1977
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birth & death info & middle name provided by member jburritt (#46882889) 7/21/17
Source:
Cemeteries in Knox County
Walnut Grove Township
Compiled by the Knox County Genealogical Society
Galesburg, IL
pg 35-36
Larson Cemetery:
This abandoned cemetery is east of Altona, IL on County Hwy 4 on the old Larson Farm.
When the Larson family purchased the farm in 1892-a corner portion had been set aside for a burial ground and a school, known as Austin School. The school was also used for a church by the early settlers and the first burial was 1842. The last burial was 1884, there were originally 47 stones.
Tombstones read by:
Pam Eagle
Katherine Spencer
Mildred Doubet
1977
------------------
birth & death info & middle name provided by member jburritt (#46882889) 7/21/17
Cemeteries in Knox County
Walnut Grove Township
Compiled by the Knox County Genealogical Society
Galesburg, IL
pg 35-36
Larson Cemetery:
This abandoned cemetery is east of Altona, IL on County Hwy 4 on the old Larson Farm.
When the Larson family purchased the farm in 1892-a corner portion had been set aside for a burial ground and a school, known as Austin School. The school was also used for a church by the early settlers and the first burial was 1842. The last burial was 1884, there were originally 47 stones.
Tombstones read by:
Pam Eagle
Katherine Spencer
Mildred Doubet
1977
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birth & death info & middle name provided by member jburritt (#46882889) 7/21/17
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wife of A.C. Buffum
d. Sept 27, 1842 age 22yrs. 4mo. 13da
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