I agree, they should keep a leaf blower on the riding mowers and buzz around and clear the clippings off of the headstones. Also, that was an amazing above ground mausoleum at the end.
When you wander through the rows of markers, I always turn the speed down - in order to slow the film a little. Then I hit pause at each marker for a second. Just long enough to say the name out loud. I don't know why it feels important to me to do that, but I always do it! I guess I keep thinking of the people who are buried here. Wondering who they were and if they had families and things like that. The one where you commented about being glad that they had saved the old marker when they put up the new ones.... all that time I was just reading the inscriptions on those graves. One was Cora Brechbill, who was the daughter of Jacob and Sarah. The other was Claude Brechbill, who was their son. Cora only lived for 3 months before she passed. Her brother's arrival 9 years later had to be wonderful for their parents - except he only lived for 9 months. Then I found myself shedding a tear for Jacob and Sarah. I really feel like these vlog tours through the cemeteries help bring some of the souls buried there back to life! At least for me they do.
@@jimkoval8546 At the bottom, right hand side of the screen is a little icon that looks like a gear. Click on it and look for the line that says "Playback Speed". Set the timer for one notch slower than NORMAL. I click on .75. It gives Matt a slightly lower voice and only a slightly slower speech pattern. The best effect is on the speed of the image.
Also, I read this quote from one of the graves on 365 and its so true: "Look and see as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be, prepare for death and follow me!" This quote really gets you thinking...
I can smell the fresh cut grass as the birds sing! Thanks for jogging my memories of walking thru cemeteries in Ohio as a young person. I guess I was an odd kid but you do a great job. Very poetic videos!
RE the Mausoleum: Garrett Clipper Garrett, Indiana 17 Feb 1916, Thursday MRS. J. F. MITCHELL FATALLY STRICKEN ON HER WAY HOME DEATH CAME WITHIN A SHORT TIME AFTER LEAVING THEATRE LIVED HERE FORTY YEARS FAMILY PROMINENT; HUSBAND DID NOT KNOW HIS WIFE HAD BEEN FEELING ILL. The death of Mrs. John F. Mitchell, for forty years a resident of this community, took place suddenly Saturday night and under unusual circumstances. Mrs. Mitchell had not been as well as usual for several months, but made little complaint and even her husband did not know anything was wrong, as she has said nothing to him. On Saturday she did her housework, including baking, and in the evening accompanied Mrs. Clyde Grogg, a neighbor, from her home at the north edge of the city to a picture show. She enjoyed the pictures and was in good spirits when she started home after 9 o'clock. At the Randolph street crossing of the Baltimore & Ohio Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Grogg were compelled to wait until a train passed by and Mrs. Mitchell was considerably affected by the smoke. She coughed as she proceeded home and rapidly became weaker. However, she continued, declining to stop and rest. When the lades reached the Mitchell home Mrs. Mitchell was exhausted and sat down while Mrs. Grogg called Mr. Mitchell. He was alarmed at his wife's condition and helped her to the house. She was having great difficulty in breathing and wanted to stay on the porch. The Rev. and Mrs. D.E. Hoover, who live across the road from the Mitchell home, came in the meantime. Mrs. Mitchell was carried into the house and lived only a moment, expiring at 9:45. Her daughter, Mrs. Clyde A. Bowden, lives one door north of her parents' home and was summoned when her mother reached home, but could not get to her mother's bedside before she died. Dr. J. F Thomson was also called, but Mrs. Mitchell was almost dead before he arrived. He pronounced the cause as heart disease with edema of the lungs contributory. Mrs. Mitchell was born at St. John's, Michigan, January 14, 1861, and therefore had just passed her fifty-fifth birthday anniversary. She and Mr. Mitchell were married February 9, 1876, and they had resided here ever since. Mr. Mitchell was one of the first locomotive engineers on the Chicago division and is still in the company's service. Surviving beside the husband are two children: Mrs. Bowden of this city and William F. Mitchell of Monessen, Pennsylvania. One son, Harrison, died many years ago. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the ladies' auxiliary tot he Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home, the Rev. D. E. Hoover officiating. Mr. Hoover had known Mrs. Mitchell for twenty-eight years, and he made a friendly talk over the bier. The attendance was large and there were many flowers. Temporary interment was made in a mausoleum in Woodlawn cemetery at Aubrun, but later the body will be transferred to a mausoleum in Union cemetery. ------------------------------- The Garrett Clipper Garrett, Indiana 24 Feb 1916 Thursday MAUSOLEUM TO BE PLACED IN UNION BY JOHN MITCHELL Bedford Granite Used in Construction and Cost Will be $2,000 A mausoleum that will cost nearly $2,000 will be placed in Union cemetery by John F. Mitchell. It will be the finest structure of its kind in this part of the state. The dimensions of the mausoleum will be 12x12 feet and it will contain nine receptacles for the members of the Mitchell family. It will be built of Beford granite and will be finished in granite. It will be finished in June and the first body to be placed in it will be that of Mrs. Mitchell whose death occurred February 12. Her body is temporarily at Woodlawn cemetery, Auburn. Mr. Mitchell's daughter, Mrs. Clyde A. Bowden, and husband have moved into the Mitchell home.
Say Mr. Shelton is Julie , Fred Shelton of Iowa ypur relation. They own a family grocery store in Swisher, Iowa. We are best old friends and I after finding out she had 12 years of dancing lessons did her parents a favor and introduced her to the CR Iowa Community Theatre where she tried out her skills adan actress and dancer then performed on The Paramount stage for 4 years she attainef success moving to California to marry and acquire a 50 acre estate. She acts .
People have NO RESPECT for the dead today! These landscapers are all about get in get out and get their money! My great grandparents stone here in a NJ cemetery, is messed up from these idiots letting the clippings fall on the stone. When i saw you clean that stone... you made me happy to see you cared about someone’s family. Thank you!!
The small ( but quite grand ) mausoleum had granite doors. You were not completely wrong - it is two door sized slabs of stone, and you were right about the metal parts being hinges, though I think they are caller bearers or something else. The lock is likely decorative, and an ordinary person alone would not be able to open a granite door, especially one that has been closed for some time. It's a job for a stonemason and a team of people, but it is, in theory an open-able door still. It's just too heavy and dangerous for one person to move.
PLEASE can you put the cemetery location (City, State) in the video description -and also if you don't mind the cemetery name if it's known, thanks. Looking forward to watching the remainder of this video and checking out your channel. Plenty of history found in cemeteries. Love that you took a few minutes to clean off the face of the numerous headstones covered with grass, etc without thought or hesitation. Immense respect for you!
I had never seen any of your videos until few weeks ago I ran across it and I've been hooked on it ever since I have loved every video I've watched. Keep up the great work.
Cemeteries do require maintenance and up keep, the bushes and trees nearby a grave sometimes have to be cut back or removed because the roots can damage or penetrate the stone, my father always replaces the box wood bushes by his next of kin family, also one time on the news in Virginia where I reside, a family just had a house done 3 years ago on a former farm land, then a very large tree fell exposing the roots and a human skull in the roots but no tombstone, do recall 3 old cedar trees about 300 years old were removed from a church graveyard because 3 small white stones for babies were damaged during a hurricane, large trees can damage a graveyard.
Please don't use flour, powder, of shaving cream to read markers. Even if you wipe them from the marker, a residue remains. This causes the lettering to weather and crumble much faster than the rest of the marker. This has ruined many markers thru the years. The people that are really into inscriptions and markers use mirrors and use different camera angles to make the lettering visible. Most all markers can be read this way without damaging them.
@@lucky38701 How about overlaying a large sheet of paper and rubbing charcoal or chalk over the paper? It reveals even the faintest weathered engraving.
In every video, we can find a lot of american history. We can see beautiful graveyards, gravestones and beautiful stained glasses, and a very respectful narrative. Thanks for sharing Matt!!!
Glad to see you back in the area. This cemetery was incorporated in 1918. The land was donated in 1888 for the church and cemetery. I moved back to the Fort last fall near Five Points. I'm a huge genealogy buff and love researching the history of the area. If you ever need any history research done, hit me up. Big fan of the channel.
Stacey Schwark I love genealogy too it’s amazing ,,I have my family traced back that came over on the mayflower ..the second voyage ,,,they were part of the scooby group ,,,very interesting...what cemetery is this ? I’m from upstate NY in the Mohawk Valley
@@ohmeowzer1 That is amazing. I have records back to Germany but have difficulty reading them. The Library here in Fort Wayne is supposed to be the number #2 genealogy research library behind the LDS in Utah. This church is called the Christian Union Cemetery in Dekalb County, Indiana.
I like the odd names too. Noticed one lady named Blondina. Pretty name for a pretty lady. Freeze was cool too. Hope someone repairs the open crypts..was kind of creepy. Another great graveyard explore. 🐱
Hey Matt! The crescent moon is a symbol for the women’s organization for the Odd Fellows, the Daughters of the Rebecca’s. Also, I’m going to go ahead and guess that when a military marker says Post GAR, it means that the individual served during the Reconstruction of the Southern states. As always, great video!
Not necessarily, because most soldiers were quickly discharged from military service once the Civil War ended (they were expensive to feed, outfit and pay in total). Only a small percentage went on to serve during the Reconstruction years. The Union forces were referred to as the GAR { Grand Army (of the) Republic } during the Civil War years mostly, and possibly for a short period after hostilities ended.
GAR was for the Union soldiers that fought in the US Civil War. It was a fraternal organization to take care of old soldiers, families and widows. It was also like a social club, somewhat like the VFW and the American Legion.
Interesting vids as usual. Well done. Where I live, the graves in Indiana would be considered modern contemporary based on their age. I am fortunate enough to live in a low populated area in the east where near-by and remotely located cemeteries dating back to the 17th to very early 19th century can be found...and many are secluded and not frequently visited by passer-bys or tourists since they remain unknown and off the back roads. This adds to the aura of visiting these sites and gaining an inner peace as you explore the gravesites and ponder the history of those buried there and the surrounding old farmlands and estates. The sites serving as an excellent location to meditate, connect with a very historic and archaeological awareness, without any interference from the modern world, I could spend hours alone in these graveyards among the tall old growth forest and meadows nestled away on old farms and homesteads. A cool brisk, overcast, or misty autumn day, early in the morning or just before noon, is the best time.
That was a very interesting grave yard. It is interesting how some of the older markers remain elligable and others ,some newer unreadable. I dont know what they made the woodsman markers out of but they seem to stand up over time. Very intersting visit. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤
As someone who used to look after graveyards, the attention to detail at that first place is nill. Sad state of affairs! Thank you for cleaning those off.
I just subscribed to your channel, I love cemeteries and the history that comes with them. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing many more!🙂
Nvr walk through a cemetery at night ever! I did it once and heard numerous voices whispering and could sense I was being watched it scared me to death. The scariest time of my life. It almost killed me from sheer terror. I'm not at all kidding, please nvr try that!!!
"Geo" is an abbreviation of Georgia.---Caitlin on the "Ask a Moritican " had a video about a cemetery in New York that has metal grave markers but I've never known of one being here in the Hoosier state.
I'm not sure when state abbreviations got even shorter. My recollection is that Indiana used to be abbreviated as IND, Minnesota as MINN, Massachusetts as MASS and at some point state abbreviations went from three and four letters to two letters.
The "Ask a Mortician" channel (Caitlin Dohety is an actual funeral director) is a lot of fun, has a lot of information and can also have serious content about issues such as suicide and the Columbine tragedy in 1989. Caitlin is also the author of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" about her experience of working in a crematory and she's written another book also.
If you visit Northwest Indiana, here in Lake County, be sure to visit Calumet Park Cemetery on State Rt. 55 north of US Rt. 30 and also Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, IN (169th and Southeastern) and the adjoining Catholic cemeteries.
well maintained cemetery, good to see they are restoring old markers.A few beautiful. WOW trees, love to see these markers.About the name "FREEZE "". Possible name fro m Dutch origin.When people came to US they wrote down the name as it sounded because the emigrants did not speak the language. Guess the family name is "VRies "" or "de Vries"
The church could very well have been a school also. My great-grandmother here in Indiana was a student at place called Prairie Chapel in the late 1800's. She finished the ninth grad then became the teacher.
I appreciate the effort you took to investigate this. I do have a few suggestions if you will. Might I suggest you slow down a bit and pause at the graves you investigate? It's impossible to read who this person was or any historical reference. The the doors at the crypt? They opened in..not out.
EXCELLENT filming Matt. I love how you always get beautiful shots. This cemetery is actually quite beautiful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge as well. 👍🏼
Really enjoy these walks through the historic past in the various cemetery's you visit and have subscribed to your channel. Always interesting to see what color your hair is too. They look great.
We have a lot of ground level crypts in Florida, I do cemetery videos here some creepy ones too, I did springhill cemetery, it's supposed to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in Florida
Hi Matt! After my horrible day I was pleased to see that you had uploaded a new video! Thanks! The symbol of the crescent moon on the headstone that had also listed her as an Eastern Star is the symbol of the Daughters of Rebecca which is the female counterpart of The Order of the Odd Fellows. Just like the Order of the Eastern Star is the female equivalent of the Masons.
Love watching videos. Found of my Dunham cousins here in NJ. Were talking 1700 n 1800's. Our family burial plot is in VT going to my 3xGG who was in the War of 1812 to my grandfather etc...
I have a random question.... I have seen many cemetery tour videos. The question is many grave markers are close to the driveway, does that mean there are bodies under the driveway? Some markers are really close to the drive. Some markers tombstone seems laid facing the road and the bodies are buried facing the other way. So that the marker is behind the body. As I said it looks like that has been done.
Cool video! It’s interesting to see the names and born/ pass away dates. (Hint). Dates help us imagine what the times were like back then. What sorta things they did and saw. I have always found walking around cemetery’s interesting, spooky, Erie, and heightens your sense of awareness. You never know what you might hear or see. Keep on bringing us these incredible video’s. Thank you.
Great video, since I'm usually watching them later on than most I can usually find the answers to the your questions in the comments. I would however like if the videos were slowed just a bit from time to time do I could read some of the inscriptions. Thank you for taking me on another journey. Stay safe
Hi Matt, that is just outrageous that they don't clear the grass clippings off the markers. On the whole though a pretty location. Could GEO mean Georgia ???. Thanks for sharing, love the red dye by the way. x
Matt wpuld it be wise on your travels to pick up the trash in the areas you visit? I was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and the kids I taught EPA to thanked me for teaching them to clean up our beautiful USA for they do as I taught them 40 years ago. Hi to my scouts for keeping America a beautiful place for your future scouts to teach them to carry on with the great moral values I taught you. I love you guys and your videoes too Matt! Keep up the exciting USA History Family Heritages. It s great what ypu re doing. May God keep you safe on your Gulliver Travels!
Love what you do, would love for you to come to North Carolina and see the cemeteries around here where I live. I love going to see and visit cemeteries because I believe each and every person who is buried had an important life.
I used to love to go and check out all graveyards even the one where my mother is buried right now along with some family members but I can't go there anymore because some messed up dude killed and raped a little girl and left her body laying right there two graves away from my mom that really freaks me out, I hate that !! but I'm going to have to get over it someday, at least the dude was nailed, but I like your shows they're pretty cool, have a good one. Eric
Great tour... the stone doors are real doors. I've seen a few mausoleums over the years that have stone doors and they look very similar. Look forward to your next cemetery. I miss living in Northeast Indiana. Some great places to visit there.
Probably on the older vaults mother and father from the middle 1800s there's probably no other family members alive that are able to restore take care of those grave markers which is sad
Part of the appeal of your videos for me is attempting to figure out what cemetery and the location. I understand perfectly why you might not be comfortable sharing locations because of unsavory characters who might vandalize the locations.
So sorry I missed the live chat 😢 my bank made a mistake on my checking account and my phone bill didn't get paid and my service got shut off. I got it back on now though. Awesome place and video. Be safe Matt. ❤
Hola, me gustan tus investigaciones, no sé si notaste que en minuto 5:21 se logra ver una silueta, pasar al fondo de la lápida, no se si lo detectas te o revisaste.
Matt do you ever get to the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago? I live in Rolling Meadows Illinois and there is a cemetery in the middle of my subdivision where an old church used to stand and we have graves from the 1830's here.
Next time contact the church as head of time. They will give you all kinds of useful information, or else direct you to a local historical society that does. Make a visit to Frederick MD and contact Mt Olivet cemetery for a tour. Impressive.
So far 4 responses say GEO means Georgia lets see if we can get over a dozen other people posting it too lmao. Another great one Matt! Very interesting as usual!
I agree, they should keep a leaf blower on the riding mowers and buzz around and clear the clippings off of the headstones. Also, that was an amazing above ground mausoleum at the end.
When you wander through the rows of markers, I always turn the speed down - in order to slow the film a little. Then I hit pause at each marker for a second. Just long enough to say the name out loud. I don't know why it feels important to me to do that, but I always do it! I guess I keep thinking of the people who are buried here. Wondering who they were and if they had families and things like that. The one where you commented about being glad that they had saved the old marker when they put up the new ones.... all that time I was just reading the inscriptions on those graves. One was Cora Brechbill, who was the daughter of Jacob and Sarah. The other was Claude Brechbill, who was their son. Cora only lived for 3 months before she passed. Her brother's arrival 9 years later had to be wonderful for their parents - except he only lived for 9 months. Then I found myself shedding a tear for Jacob and Sarah. I really feel like these vlog tours through the cemeteries help bring some of the souls buried there back to life! At least for me they do.
I read somewhere that one is truly dead and gone when their name is no longer spoken.
How do you change the speed on his recordings?
@@jimkoval8546 At the bottom, right hand side of the screen is a little icon that looks like a gear. Click on it and look for the line that says "Playback Speed". Set the timer for one notch slower than NORMAL. I click on .75. It gives Matt a slightly lower voice and only a slightly slower speech pattern. The best effect is on the speed of the image.
Also, I read this quote from one of the graves on 365 and its so true: "Look and see as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be, prepare for death and follow me!" This quote really gets you thinking...
Mammie Bobb: Thanks from the rest of us for trying to educate people. People do not realize how ______ they sound, even when they playback.
The "false stone" monument is actually called white bronze/zinc.
The cemetery was beautiful in the evening light.
You are so respectful and considerate to the dead... You have a kind spirit.
Scary and sad, thank-you Mr. Matt Isaac, for
Sharing. Ms. Sweet Becky
Boxwood is a sign of an old cemetery. Love that birds build nests in them. They have a very distinct smell. Beautiful engraving.
Cresent moon and stars symbol @10.34 represents the Rebecca Lodge. This is the woman's extention of the Odd Fellows.
Thank you for cleaning the grass off of the grave marker. It's unbelievable that the groundskeepers are so disrespectful and lazy.
I think that the groundskeeper is responsible for some of the marker's getting knocked around.
I can smell the fresh cut grass as the birds sing! Thanks for jogging my memories of walking thru cemeteries in Ohio as a young person. I guess I was an odd kid but you do a great job. Very poetic videos!
Thank-you, Mr. Matt, real nice.
RE the Mausoleum:
Garrett Clipper
Garrett, Indiana
17 Feb 1916, Thursday
MRS. J. F. MITCHELL FATALLY STRICKEN ON HER WAY HOME
DEATH CAME WITHIN A SHORT TIME AFTER LEAVING THEATRE
LIVED HERE FORTY YEARS
FAMILY PROMINENT; HUSBAND DID NOT KNOW HIS WIFE HAD BEEN FEELING ILL.
The death of Mrs. John F. Mitchell, for forty years a resident of this community, took place suddenly Saturday night and under unusual circumstances.
Mrs. Mitchell had not been as well as usual for several months, but made little complaint and even her husband did not know anything was wrong, as she has said nothing to him. On Saturday she did her housework, including baking, and in the evening accompanied Mrs. Clyde Grogg, a neighbor, from her home at the north edge of the city to a picture show. She enjoyed the pictures and was in good spirits when she started home after 9 o'clock.
At the Randolph street crossing of the Baltimore & Ohio Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Grogg were compelled to wait until a train passed by and Mrs. Mitchell was considerably affected by the smoke. She coughed as she proceeded home and rapidly became weaker. However, she continued, declining to stop and rest.
When the lades reached the Mitchell home Mrs. Mitchell was exhausted and sat down while Mrs. Grogg called Mr. Mitchell. He was alarmed at his wife's condition and helped her to the house. She was having great difficulty in breathing and wanted to stay on the porch. The Rev. and Mrs. D.E. Hoover, who live across the road from the Mitchell home, came in the meantime.
Mrs. Mitchell was carried into the house and lived only a moment, expiring at 9:45. Her daughter, Mrs. Clyde A. Bowden, lives one door north of her parents' home and was summoned when her mother reached home, but could not get to her mother's bedside before she died. Dr. J. F Thomson was also called, but Mrs. Mitchell was almost dead before he arrived. He pronounced the cause as heart disease with edema of the lungs contributory.
Mrs. Mitchell was born at St. John's, Michigan, January 14, 1861, and therefore had just passed her fifty-fifth birthday anniversary. She and Mr. Mitchell were married February 9, 1876, and they had resided here ever since. Mr. Mitchell was one of the first locomotive engineers on the Chicago division and is still in the company's service.
Surviving beside the husband are two children: Mrs. Bowden of this city and William F. Mitchell of Monessen, Pennsylvania. One son, Harrison, died many years ago. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the ladies' auxiliary tot he Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home, the Rev. D. E. Hoover officiating. Mr. Hoover had known Mrs. Mitchell for twenty-eight years, and he made a friendly talk over the bier. The attendance was large and there were many flowers. Temporary interment was made in a mausoleum in Woodlawn cemetery at Aubrun, but later the body will be transferred to a mausoleum in Union cemetery.
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The Garrett Clipper
Garrett, Indiana
24 Feb 1916
Thursday
MAUSOLEUM TO BE PLACED IN UNION BY JOHN MITCHELL
Bedford Granite Used in Construction and Cost Will be $2,000
A mausoleum that will cost nearly $2,000 will be placed in Union cemetery by John F. Mitchell. It will be the finest structure of its kind in this part of the state.
The dimensions of the mausoleum will be 12x12 feet and it will contain nine receptacles for the members of the Mitchell family. It will be built of Beford granite and will be finished in granite. It will be finished in June and the first body to be placed in it will be that of Mrs. Mitchell whose death occurred February 12. Her body is temporarily at Woodlawn cemetery, Auburn.
Mr. Mitchell's daughter, Mrs. Clyde A. Bowden, and husband have moved into the Mitchell home.
Say Mr. Shelton is Julie , Fred Shelton of Iowa ypur relation. They own a family grocery store in Swisher, Iowa. We are best old friends and I after finding out she had 12 years of dancing lessons did her parents a favor and introduced her to the CR Iowa Community Theatre where she tried out her skills adan actress and dancer then performed on The Paramount stage for 4 years she attainef success moving to California to marry and acquire a 50 acre estate. She acts .
I hope my comments don t infringe upon their privacy. If it does then I ll recant my statements.I hope to do no one harm.
@@shirleyfunte3063 - Not to my knowlege - but you never know! My ancestors go back to William And Hannah (Yaes) Shelton of Virginia in the 1700s
You should post John Mitchell's obit, never a 'dull' moment for him on the B&O, surviving many wrecks.
Edit: the autocorrect retyped full for dull.
People have NO RESPECT for the dead today! These landscapers are all about get in get out and get their money! My great grandparents stone here in a NJ cemetery, is messed up from these idiots letting the clippings fall on the stone. When i saw you clean that stone... you made me happy to see you cared about someone’s family. Thank you!!
The small ( but quite grand ) mausoleum had granite doors. You were not completely wrong - it is two door sized slabs of stone, and you were right about the metal parts being hinges, though I think they are caller bearers or something else.
The lock is likely decorative, and an ordinary person alone would not be able to open a granite door, especially one that has been closed for some time. It's a job for a stonemason and a team of people, but it is, in theory an open-able door still. It's just too heavy and dangerous for one person to move.
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It's copper; the green tint is the patina that comes from being exposed to the elements (a la Statue Of Liberty).
PLEASE can you put the cemetery location (City, State) in the video description -and also if you don't mind the cemetery name if it's known, thanks. Looking forward to watching the remainder of this video and checking out your channel. Plenty of history found in cemeteries. Love that you took a few minutes to clean off the face of the numerous headstones covered with grass, etc without thought or hesitation. Immense respect for you!
I had never seen any of your videos until few weeks ago I ran across it and I've been hooked on it ever since I have loved every video I've watched. Keep up the great work.
Exploring whilst keeping respect .X thanks for letting us see . have a positive day Hun xx
Great cemetery and you show great respect. Thank you. ❤️ cemeteries.
its so sad to see damage done to some of these and I hope they are coming back to finish the cleanup around the headstones
Cemeteries do require maintenance and up keep, the bushes and trees nearby a grave sometimes have to be cut back or removed because the roots can damage or penetrate the stone, my father always replaces the box wood bushes by his next of kin family, also one time on the news in Virginia where I reside, a family just had a house done 3 years ago on a former farm land, then a very large tree fell exposing the roots and a human skull in the roots but no tombstone, do recall 3 old cedar trees about 300 years old were removed from a church graveyard because 3 small white stones for babies were damaged during a hurricane, large trees can damage a graveyard.
I saw a guy on another video that rubbed flour on the front of unreadable headstones and you could instantly see all the letters and numbers.
Another trick is to shine a powerful penlight on the lettering from an oblique angle.
@@steveoconnor7069 Yes, that sounds like a good tip. One of my favorites in this field is "GraveExplorer." He goes some really interesting places.
Please don't use flour, powder, of shaving cream to read markers. Even if you wipe them from the marker, a residue remains. This causes the lettering to weather and crumble much faster than the rest of the marker. This has ruined many markers thru the years.
The people that are really into inscriptions and markers use mirrors and use different camera angles to make the lettering visible. Most all markers can be read this way without damaging them.
@@lucky38701 Thanks for the tip.
@@lucky38701 How about overlaying a large sheet of paper and rubbing charcoal or chalk over the paper? It reveals even the faintest weathered engraving.
In every video, we can find a lot of american history. We can see beautiful graveyards, gravestones and beautiful stained glasses, and a very respectful narrative. Thanks for sharing Matt!!!
I love old grave yard because they are part of history if I had a way to get to some of them I would take some pictures of them and video's.
Me to like to visit old graveyard and i am searching for worlds oldestgraveyard
Glad to see you back in the area. This cemetery was incorporated in 1918. The land was donated in 1888 for the church and cemetery. I moved back to the Fort last fall near Five Points. I'm a huge genealogy buff and love researching the history of the area. If you ever need any history research done, hit me up. Big fan of the channel.
Stacey Schwark I love genealogy too it’s amazing ,,I have my family traced back that came over on the mayflower ..the second voyage ,,,they were part of the scooby group ,,,very interesting...what cemetery is this ? I’m from upstate NY in the Mohawk Valley
@@ohmeowzer1 That is amazing. I have records back to Germany but have difficulty reading them. The Library here in Fort Wayne is supposed to be the number #2 genealogy research library behind the LDS in Utah. This church is called the Christian Union Cemetery in Dekalb County, Indiana.
I like the odd names too. Noticed one lady named Blondina. Pretty name for a pretty lady. Freeze was cool too. Hope someone repairs the open crypts..was kind of creepy. Another great graveyard explore. 🐱
Nikki Neer amen I hope so ,,
Hey Matt! The crescent moon is a symbol for the women’s organization for the Odd Fellows, the Daughters of the Rebecca’s. Also, I’m going to go ahead and guess that when a military marker says Post GAR, it means that the individual served during the Reconstruction of the Southern states. As always, great video!
GAR stands for Grand Army of the Republic, the Northern forces.
Not necessarily, because most soldiers were quickly discharged from military service once the Civil War ended (they were expensive to feed, outfit and pay in total). Only a small percentage went on to serve during the Reconstruction years. The Union forces were referred to as the GAR { Grand Army (of the) Republic } during the Civil War years mostly, and possibly for a short period after hostilities ended.
GAR was for the Union soldiers that fought in the US Civil War. It was a fraternal organization to take care of old soldiers, families and widows. It was also like a social club, somewhat like the VFW and the American Legion.
I wish they would try drive ins again, some of the best times of my life was spent in our local drive in!
Interesting vids as usual. Well done. Where I live, the graves in Indiana would be considered modern contemporary based on their age. I am fortunate enough to live in a low populated area in the east where near-by and remotely located cemeteries dating back to the 17th to very early 19th century can be found...and many are secluded and not frequently visited by passer-bys or tourists since they remain unknown and off the back roads. This adds to the aura of visiting these sites and gaining an inner peace as you explore the gravesites and ponder the history of those buried there and the surrounding old farmlands and estates. The sites serving as an excellent location to meditate, connect with a very historic and archaeological awareness, without any interference from the modern world, I could spend hours alone in these graveyards among the tall old growth forest and meadows nestled away on old farms and homesteads. A cool brisk, overcast, or misty autumn day, early in the morning or just before noon, is the best time.
That was a very interesting grave yard. It is interesting how some of the older markers remain elligable and others ,some newer unreadable. I dont know what they made the woodsman markers out of but they seem to stand up over time. Very intersting visit. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤
Love it!! We have a fascination with cemeteries as well.
I restore civil war headstones. It was nice to see your compassion for those that left before we arrived.
That'd be the only reason I would do burial is a neat headstone for people to look at. You could do it with ashes but it's just not the same
As someone who used to look after graveyards, the attention to detail at that first place is nill. Sad state of affairs! Thank you for cleaning those off.
I just subscribed to your channel, I love cemeteries and the history that comes with them. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing many more!🙂
Nvr walk through a cemetery at night ever! I did it once and heard numerous voices whispering and could sense I was being watched it scared me to death. The scariest time of my life. It almost killed me from sheer terror. I'm not at all kidding, please nvr try that!!!
"Geo" is an abbreviation of Georgia.---Caitlin on the "Ask a Moritican " had a video about a cemetery in New York that has metal grave markers but I've never known of one being here in the Hoosier state.
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Isn't that pre 1968 or 1970; I.e., SoDak, Geo?
I'm not sure when state abbreviations got even shorter. My recollection is that Indiana used to be abbreviated as IND, Minnesota as MINN, Massachusetts as MASS and at some point state abbreviations went from three and four letters to two letters.
Oh cool I’m gonna have to check out her channel
The "Ask a Mortician" channel (Caitlin Dohety is an actual funeral director) is a lot of fun, has a lot of information and can also have serious content about issues such as suicide and the Columbine tragedy in 1989. Caitlin is also the author of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" about her experience of working in a crematory and she's written another book also.
Yes. Apparently, these metal markers don't fare well over time (see Caitlin's vid 4 sum bizarre sun-crumpling).
If you visit Northwest Indiana, here in Lake County, be sure to visit Calumet Park Cemetery on State Rt. 55 north of US Rt. 30 and also Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, IN (169th and Southeastern) and the adjoining Catholic cemeteries.
Very cool tour. Ty
Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.
well maintained cemetery, good to see they are restoring old markers.A few beautiful. WOW trees, love to see these markers.About the name "FREEZE "". Possible name fro m Dutch origin.When people came to US they wrote down the name as it sounded because the emigrants did not speak the language. Guess the family name is "VRies "" or "de Vries"
Oh wow man, awesome video!! Can't wait to see what you find next! Thanks so much!!
Indiana has lots of history...thank you..amazing filmmaking😊
The church could very well have been a school also. My great-grandmother here in Indiana was a student at place called Prairie Chapel in the late 1800's. She finished the ninth grad then became the teacher.
That's really neat
I wish you would give the specific location of your explorations in case any of your viewers would want to visit.
U should meet up with Lamont At large. He is a decent man who likes these tours, just like you. Im sure you have seen his channel>?
Lamont....yup just as good.....very similar video's Matt
I appreciate the effort you took to investigate this. I do have a few suggestions if you will. Might I suggest you slow down a bit and pause at the graves you investigate? It's impossible to read who this person was or any historical reference. The the doors at the crypt? They opened in..not out.
EXCELLENT filming Matt. I love how you always get beautiful shots.
This cemetery is actually quite beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge as well. 👍🏼
Really enjoy these walks through the historic past in the various cemetery's you visit and have subscribed to your channel. Always interesting to see what color your hair is too. They look great.
We have a lot of ground level crypts in Florida, I do cemetery videos here some creepy ones too, I did springhill cemetery, it's supposed to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in Florida
What a beautiful place! Thank you for the video! You do such a great job! Glad to have you back!!
Hi Matt! After my horrible day I was pleased to see that you had uploaded a new video! Thanks! The symbol of the crescent moon on the headstone that had also listed her as an Eastern Star is the symbol of the Daughters of Rebecca which is the female counterpart of The Order of the Odd Fellows. Just like the Order of the Eastern Star is the female equivalent of the Masons.
- wonder if the front of that first mausoleum was open at one time.
Love watching videos. Found of my Dunham cousins here in NJ. Were talking 1700 n 1800's. Our family burial plot is in VT going to my 3xGG who was in the War of 1812 to my grandfather etc...
I have a random question.... I have seen many cemetery tour videos. The question is many grave markers are close to the driveway, does that mean there are bodies under the driveway? Some markers are really close to the drive. Some markers tombstone seems laid facing the road and the bodies are buried facing the other way. So that the marker is behind the body. As I said it looks like that has been done.
Do we not face them when we bury them towards the rising sun? Or is that just a cultural tradition?
That so interesting, Thank you for info on the restoration would never have thought of any of that. ..fascinating.
Another beautiful video Matt ! Interesting shots of Freeze names. My mother's family is buried here in Iowa but they spell it Freese.
Cool video! It’s interesting to see the names and born/ pass away dates. (Hint). Dates help us imagine what the times were like back then. What sorta things they did and saw. I have always found walking around cemetery’s interesting, spooky, Erie, and heightens your sense of awareness. You never know what you might hear or see. Keep on bringing us these incredible video’s. Thank you.
Love the old small Cemetery amazing what graves you find in them.
Great video as always, thanks
Great video, since I'm usually watching them later on than most I can usually find the answers to the your questions in the comments. I would however like if the videos were slowed just a bit from time to time do I could read some of the inscriptions. Thank you for taking me on another journey. Stay safe
Hi Matt, that is just outrageous that they don't clear the grass clippings off the markers. On the whole though a pretty location. Could GEO mean Georgia ???. Thanks for sharing, love the red dye by the way. x
I've found GEO to be shortened for George in most cases.
Matt wpuld it be wise on your travels to pick up the trash in the areas you visit? I was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and the kids I taught EPA to thanked me for teaching them to clean up our beautiful USA
for they do as I taught them 40 years ago. Hi to my scouts for keeping America a beautiful place for your future scouts to teach them to carry on with the great moral values I taught you. I love you guys and your videoes too Matt! Keep up the exciting USA History Family Heritages. It s great what ypu re doing. May God keep you safe on your Gulliver Travels!
Thank you for caring about our forgotten
Love what you do, would love for you to come to North Carolina and see the cemeteries around here where I live. I love going to see and visit cemeteries because I believe each and every person who is buried had an important life.
I used to love to go and check out all graveyards even the one where my mother is buried right now along with some family members but I can't go there anymore because some messed up dude killed and raped a little girl and left her body laying right there two graves away from my mom that really freaks me out, I hate that !! but I'm going to have to get over it someday, at least the dude was nailed, but I like your shows they're pretty cool, have a good one. Eric
Great vid bro!!!!
I’ve seen doors made from marble and other like materials so I think that they were real working doors on that crypt or whatever it’s called
Great tour... the stone doors are real doors. I've seen a few mausoleums over the years that have stone doors and they look very similar. Look forward to your next cemetery. I miss living in Northeast Indiana. Some great places to visit there.
Probably on the older vaults mother and father from the middle 1800s there's probably no other family members alive that are able to restore take care of those grave markers which is sad
Amazing Cemetery
Great video thank you!
Grass is neatly mowed. Run across many snakes or ticks?
Part of the appeal of your videos for me is attempting to figure out what cemetery and the location. I understand perfectly why you might not be comfortable sharing locations because of unsavory characters who might vandalize the locations.
Hello mat. I found cemetery here in Oklahoma one grave said 1865 to 1932
You should carry a small broom, I'm sure they would appreciate it!
So sorry I missed the live chat 😢 my bank made a mistake on my checking account and my phone bill didn't get paid and my service got shut off. I got it back on now though. Awesome place and video. Be safe Matt. ❤
It's so sad that people have desecrated old graves
I really love your videos
Thank you so much
I bet the doors are real, but it's cool that they make us wonder about it. Lol :)
Matt. Great video! Thank you. 💖
Really cool spot! Thanks for sharing!
It’s pretty well maintained.
Hola, me gustan tus investigaciones, no sé si notaste que en minuto 5:21 se logra ver una silueta, pasar al fondo de la lápida, no se si lo detectas te o revisaste.
Thanks! I'll try and check it out!
Matt do you ever get to the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago? I live in Rolling Meadows Illinois and there is a cemetery in the middle of my subdivision where an old church used to stand and we have graves from the 1830's here.
You would love North Burial grounds in Providence Rhode Island, it's been in use since the year 1700.
Nice explore.... thanks Matt
You should carry a bench brush with you, I think you would like it.
Great video as usual take care drive safe
Interesting, thanks, RIP those graves.
Marble easily erodes in acid rain. Granite lasts much longer.
Matt, maybe the GEO stands for:GEO, the IOC country code and three letter country code for Georgia (country), in Eurasia?
Love the Spanish American cross by Hanklin or such.
Next time contact the church as head of time. They will give you all kinds of useful information, or else direct you to a local historical society that does.
Make a visit to Frederick MD and contact Mt Olivet cemetery for a tour. Impressive.
Great adventure!
So far 4 responses say GEO means Georgia lets see if we can get over a dozen other people posting it too lmao. Another great one Matt! Very interesting as usual!
The crypt that you called it in end of video is actually called a masolium
Thank you 🙏 this is amazing ,,,
Awesome video as always
Thanks , really interesting!
The green is due to the amount of copper in the bronze marker. The stone is marble.
Another great veido 👍❤️