Alexander Cemetery - Romeoville, Illinois

In 1837, James Alexander came to the Will County area from New York to work on the I&M Canal. After completing the canal, he purchased a farm in Romeoville in 1841. Unfortunately, his three-year-old daughter, Mary Alexander, died in 1845, hence the beginning of Alexander Cemetery. She wouldn't be the only Alexander child to die. Her sister, Caroline died in 1848 at three years old and another sister died in 1849 at 1 month old. I will also tell you the story about a 30-year-old man named John Stafford who, oddly enough, committed suicide by drinking acid. What a terrible way to die. So come join me as we explore Alexander Cemetery.

[@jamielieberg7053]

Great video thanks foer making it

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@adambeaty7189]

The gated city, as I remember it, was for children to ride bikes and learn the rules of the road. Nice community touch. Don't know how often it gets used anymore however.

[@cynthiabustamante7551]

Hi 👋🏻 guy, I’m glad you are doing ok. Thank you for the video.

[@juniorjones9719]

Thanks for the video. I used to live in Romeoville....never knew that was there

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-oq3lh1js2e]

the irons bars we're bent apart squeeze yourself in if u could quietly

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

Maybe if I was 30 pounds lighter. Thanks for watching.

[@3pms_]

Unless you. Have family members buried here you cannot get.in. I believe there was too much destruction. You may contact police and they may give you more info

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Thats odd but maybe due to vandles its sad you couldn't get in the other place also no idea but curious

[@user-oq3lh1js2e]

its always locked its on rt 53 there's a caboose down the street

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

I couldn't figure out what that area is with the caboose.

[@ronaldwatterly7747]

My 2X great grandfather committed suicide by going out to the outhouse and drinking lye. I think that would be a terrible way to die.