Category Archives: Grave Marking

Fort Laurens – Memorial Service – Saturday July 27th

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Tim Madden

The activities of the Fort Laurens event are two fold. Friday – first is the guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers on Friday.  We have reported out on this event – see the following link to the article: … Continue reading →

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Hillsboro Patriot Monument & Memorial – Highlands Chapter

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Tim Madden

Our sister organization, the Highlanders Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is well underway in creating a new monument to recognize and honor the Revolutionary War Patriots. Highlanders Chapter is led by President – Gary Duffield with significant … Continue reading →

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Grave Marker Cleaning Tools – updated

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Tim Madden

Recently I published a suggested list of tools to clean ancestors grave markers. Sharing an update of our visit and cleaning in excess of 30 ancestors grave markers.

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Family Grave Markers – in search of

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Tim Madden

Recently, my wife and I visited a number of family graves in the Freeport, IL area. We located in excess of thirty ancestral relatives grave markers. There were a few puzzle pieces we needed to sort out and were fortunate … Continue reading →

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Grave Cleaning – Tools of the Trade – Items Needed

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

Heading off to Northern Illinois and Northeast Wisconsin to inspect and clean some relatives markers.  I will not get any objections from these relatives. Last time we visited, we noted they needed some cleaning.  Unfortunately we were not ready with … Continue reading →

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Grave Marker Tool – Help You Find Your Ancestors

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

In search of ……….. Recently, my wife and I were looking for some relatives ground markers.  We knew they were there, however there were decades of dirt and grass grown over them.  It was frustrating finding them. We spoke with … Continue reading →

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Grave Marking Medals – Recent Award Recipients

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Tim Madden

On Wednesday September 4th at our monthly SAR meeting we were proud to award medals for ongoing Grave Marking service to our chapter. The Cincinnati Chapter is recognized around the country for its excellent grave marking efforts led by Mike … Continue reading →

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Fort Laurens Memorial Service – Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers – Bolivar Ohio

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Tim Madden

On a beautiful summer day on Friday July 26th in Bolivar Ohio there was a memorial service to honor the “unknown soldiers” who perished outside the walls of Fort Laurens back during the American Revolutionary War.

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Fort Laurens – Ohio’s Only Revolutionary War Fort – Special Events

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

Up the road just south of Canton Ohio lies a small town Bolivar, Ohio. It is a nice place, perfect in the summertime.  A great place to stop, enjoy the beautiful outdoors, stop for a bite and or some ice … Continue reading →

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Washington Park – Cincinnati Ohio – Revolutionary War Patriots – SAR – July 4th

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Tim Madden

On July 4th, 2024, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution took time to honor Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Washington Park The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution revived the concept of finding … Continue reading →

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