Desecration of the Dead! Lost Overgrown Cemetery of Original Settlers. (Part 1)

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IF I LIVED THERE IN GREENWOOD, ILLINOIS, I WOULD BE VERY EMBARRASSED.
🔴 UPDATE, 7 months later: Someone from there actually came forward! Get this:
I got a comment from a local person there who said: "We own the Queen Anne Cemetery" and that "those buried there are not forgotten", AND even threatened me; that I must take my episode down because I was trespassing on private property. Hahaha - Did we see any no trespassing signs? There were NONE. (I deleted and blocked this rubbish).
Wow, the audacity. And such a defensive delusional liar to boot. I think some of the people there in Greenwood Illinois must be soft in the brain. Dumb dumb. 🤦‍♂️
You might also agree with me that they all should be embarrassed. Sounds like from the prickly reaction someone is very embarrassed.
It is very appalling. These poor forgotten souls. There are no excuses for this tragic situation. Maybe someone there will wake up. Won't hold my breath tho....
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[@jerryrichard1857]

Ron, I'm in the Country, about 20 minutes from the cemetery, and I spoke with McHenry County Conservation and Greenwood Township today, 4/8/2024. Conservation was taking care of it as prairie land, so they would just do a burn. Not too long ago, maybe after you published this video, the Land Conservatory in the county started the process/paperwork to obtain the property so that they can legally take care of the property properly. This process could take another 6 months to a year for the paperwork to clear and ownership deeded to the Land Conservatory. Until this is completed, nobody can legally do anything to the property. The people in Greenwood Township would love to clean it up and take care of it, but they don't have a legal claim and they don't have the funding to undertake the cleanup and maintenance. The representative I spoke to runs the Greenwood Cemetery, and it is very well maintained. I will follow-up as best I can, but at this point it is tied up in red tape. Once it clears they will probably be looking for volunteers to help out. I will try to keep you posted on the progress.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thanks Jerry for doing the leg work and finding this info. Interesting. Well, my main take away is that I don't think it is right that they would be listed to plan for a burn. It's not a marsh or wetlands. Sounds like narrow minded process makers if they are limited to only do that, or nothing. Obviously, this is a cemetery. If a burn is done, it will char - and over time, will ruin the monuments. It sounds like folks there in the conservation department are just reading a section number in a reg. book. Anyway, hopefully they figure it out. I will be back this summer to check on this place again. Hopefully they get it right. "A burn"...sheesh. SMH. Secondly, you mentioned that the representative you spoke to who runs the Greenwood Cemetery indicated that it is very well maintained. If that is what they call "well maintained", I would hate to see what unmaintained looks like. Thanks for keeping an eye on it. Keep us posted Jerry!! 🤙

[@brendafrancis254]

I noticed right away on the recent video, that there is a burn line. How sad.

[@HayleyHarding-ig2xz]

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[@JesusSantos-zm9mi]

❤​@@FacesoftheForgotten

[@jimwoods3742]

Man that's so awesome whoever those people are they deserve to be remembered Annelise respected enough to mow the yard out there anyway

[@JIMBAYRIDGESCOTT]

I can only imagine how many small cemeteries like that are peppered across America . Thank you Ron .

[@JIMBAYRIDGESCOTT]

@@pastorhershman5936 It seems like time somehow passes around them and there forgotten until someone like Ron discovers them and actually resurrects them from time

[@hopekatz2725]

You are one brave guy! No way would I go in there…scary!

[@user-fc9eo2on2r]

What's the oldest dated cemetery you've been in

[@JIMBAYRIDGESCOTT]

@@user-fc9eo2on2r It would have to be Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn NY , I think it's been around since 1837 or 38 , I forgot exactly but that's gotta be close .

[@pietjuneandcharlievanrooye8040]

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[@pamelahicks517]

The condition of the cemetery is horrific!!! You can't even see the sign with the name of the cemetery on it unless you remove the tall plants hiding it. If the owner is getting paid to keep up the cemetery, he's pocketing the money and letting the foliage take over the cemetery. There aren't any No Trespassing signs. I hope the citizens in the area will do something about this pathetic cemetery. The people buried there deserve more respect than being lost in tall foliage. Thank you for respecting those buried there and paying tribute to their lives.

[@GailVaught]

Even if there were, nobody can see them. Cemeteries should never be owned by individuals unless it is a little family plot of 7 or less individuals. This is a large cemetery thus the county should own it or historical society.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

In Oklahoma. You owned the land in fact you get a deed. It don't matter if it's just one person. You own the land.

[@jennobrian2679]

What you go through Ron, to make sure these folks aren’t forgotten. And you bring us all along to pay our respects as well. Shame on this community! I cannot believe the state this cemetery is in. If it weren’t for these people resting here, they would not even be able to call this home!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

spot on Jenno!

[@pattyheitzman8635]

I know the feel of it. I went to my childhood home. It's like that cemetery.Overgrown with weeds.Very tall ones.I could only see just the roof.I couldn't go through there.

[@lesahill5012]

I know, Ron’s our hero!🥰

[@sarahprosek5201]

Thank you for your adventurous spirit.i am greatful you took us along with you.😊😊.

[@carolmarcy6958]

Sincerely hope that someone comes to handle and take care of this. Thanks Ron for bringing it to light.

[@genaj67]

My husband and I found a small cemetery not far from our house with graves mostly in the 1800's. It was hidden behind all the weeds and shrubs but I happened to see 1 tall headstone as we drove by. We went back and it was so sad.....We plan on taking equipment this spring sometime and getting it all cleaned up. Ppl we have talked to had no idea it was there.

[@gatorgogo2742]

This was fun and interesting. Being overgrown may be what has kept this cemetery from being vandalized. The flowers in it were so pretty. Thanks.

[@CaroleLeamer735]

That is very sad, but thank you for remembering these forgotten people and sharing this with us, Mr Ron ❤

[@ohmeowzer1]

Well said ❤

[@jessidade950]

I hope maybe someone has time and compassion to clean up this old cemetery. Someone like you ,Faces of the Forgotten.

[@jessidade950]

Also, if you can,let us know if it got cleared.

[@Lauriescaglione210]

Wow that was awesome Ron!! Thank you. That town should be ashamed to let that cemetery get like that!!

[@laurab1089]

I completely agree.. The town should clean it up.. It would also make a good Boy Scout project..

[@nancyparadis1386]

Whenever you visit cemeteries and read names aloud it reminds my of the Shirley Temple movie “The Blue Bird” where Shirley Temple and her brother in the movie go on a journey and see their grandparents who’ve passed. Her grandmother tells her whenever someone says their name aloud “they come to life” because they are being remembered ❤ I kind of feel that’s what happens when you read all these beautiful souls headstones.. What day you had in this cemetery. Thanks Ron!

[@lisalewis5664]

I love that thought. I am going to say the names of my deceased loved ones every day from now on.

[@kerryberman609]

So true ❤

[@TheLanise]

It’s a shame this cemetery has been forgotten thank you for remembering these poor souls

[@marlenepearson3936]

Oh! What a MESS! If that's where my family was burried, they would have to go without my visit. Yes! Someone needs to make that a service project, or something! Thanks for being so brave to fight your way in to show us what you could. Although, I worry you will step in a hole 🕳 and break your leg or something. Three cheers to Deb for finding out info on these folks who are burried in this jungle. RIP 🙏 to these folks 😢 And stay safe Ron! 🙏 💕

[@serenamiller1814]

Amen, amen, amen!

[@kellysteele78]

That first stone is in unbelievably beautiful condition 😮 thanks for the adventure Ron😊

[@lesahill5012]

Ron is so amazing! 😊

[@elizabethvandeventer5487]

They guy that "owns" the cemetery is obviously embarrassed because he doesn't take care of it as he should.

[@robertjeffery6100]

We found our original family cemetery 20 years ago it was now in the woods the trees have overtaken it. There was a tombstone grown into a tree and about 2 feet up….. and it turns out my great great grandfather had a trust that is still paying a monthly stipend to a family to maintain it….

[@rollingring6607]

Were you able to get it resolved and cleared?

[@rpskaza]

What a shame.

[@MichaelJones-rn2pq]

Those tall shrubs that you were walking through at 3:39 are called Staghorn Sumac. One can harvest the reddish orange heads and make sumac lemonade out of them. Check to see if they are ready by rubbing your fingers on them and then putting them to your tongue. If that tastes very, VERY tart, then you are ready to make a pitcher of it. This video reminds me here in Nebraska that it is time to go pick some. A glass of that will contain more Vitamin C than a glass of orange juice.

[@lsarlls3049]

Wow! You had a lot of nerve to walk into those brambles! Thanks for taking us along.

[@destinypowers1146]

Ron, Deb is amazing. My sister inquired about our paternal side, grandma info was so vague, and in 45 minutes thanx to Deb, we had a lot of answers. even a new heritage we didn't know we are. she voluntarily pm my sister. Then so awesome finding out truths of our lives after all years of lies, I look mirror image to our gr8 gr8 grandpa. we was both in a shock but so relieved. Thanx to you Ron your facebook page, Deb looking up pages only she has access and informing, my sister and I can officially heal. They say ppl in our lives for a reason. We knew we love your videos and learn so much, but never in my life did I know we get all these answers. You and Deb are blessings Ron. Ty ever so deeply from bottom our hearts xxxxxxxx love yall

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Yep, Deb is pretty amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@destinypowers1146]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Yes she is. Your most welcome :) Sis and I thought we were the last of us, til Deb found all this info.

[@jessebriee3918]

The purple flowers are Hosta's they are Heirloom blooming plants. Very hearty in their ability to thrive in harsh conditions with low water tables. they are annuals and return each Spring and bloom in the Summer months. A delightful adventure. Thank you, Ron! Be safe.

[@gigicostlow4414]

Hostas are perennials and the flowers in the cemetery are Bluebells. Look closely at the leaves. Believe these are Spanish Bluebells. My brother has them in his flower beds.

[@pegs1659]

Definitely not Hostas. Blue bell is probably correct.

[@ejs5459]

I believe they are Bellflowers, a native prairie plant.

[@cherylradabaugh2720]

Campanulas

[@tobysirus4996]

Looks like sumac.

[@nadiabrook7871]

Wow!! That is one EXTREMELY overgrown cemetery!! It really needs a good clean up!! I'm glad you didn't encounter any ticks, stinging insects, or snakes, Ron!!🐍🐜🐝😱 Thanks for sharing this hidden gem with us!! XXXX 👍🤗❤💗

[@agnetha2012]

That is so sad that the Queen Anne Prairie Cemetery isn't taken care of and left to the weeds to swallow the graves up. We should all write to the city of Greenwood, Illinois and complain. You are brave to go through those nasty weeds. Heck to the no would I! LOL Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull born August 10, 1947...Hey it's his birthday! What are the odds?! Happy Birthday Ian! And yes, he is alive 😀 I feel so bad for the cows with all those flies all over them. I wish I could do something to help rid them of the flies.

[@pameversole5886]

Ouch! Sounds like someone got their toes stepped on. 🙄 I hope if people are making donations to the upkeep they will see this & make other arrangements. Ron, you’re speaking for those who no longer have a voice. Telling the truth bothers more people than not. (Sensitive feelings & all that good stuff.)

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Right on Pam!!

[@greeneyes52knowspain]

❤ Hi there! From SC , on a Thursday here. I want you to know that I only just found your site on here by chance one afternoon when you covered a familiar face in a Most beautiful statuesque monuement made by a grieving Dad For his little girl. It had happened somewhere in or around the Chicago area, a time back, say 1910, maybe a bit after. But the child got electrocuted in the most tragic of ways! I just recall feeling imense sadness pour through my entire body as i watched her story be told. When i saw her burial stone appear on your show that day, i became a subscriber, and i have not missed a show you have done since. I just want to personally Thank You , Sir. Thank you for reminding all of us that we will all want someone like you around looking for our Forgotten Faces One Day, too😊❤.

[@heatherives8646]

I've only just found your site finding it really interesting I would love to help I am in England 🇬🇧

[@shelleymflorida]

Good morning, Ron! I love the old, forgotten cemeteries. Thanks for another good one, have a blessed day from southern Florida!❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@renebates8090]

I wish the township or community would take care of their cemeteries, its sad really. The people buried there deserve it. Its our country's history...😢❤

[@bethfromarkansas7190]

That trek through the cemetery was impressive. Thanks for sharing. It’s sad the cemetery in so overgrown. I like how you so obviously care for these graves and history.

[@NezpercePittbullmom]

Goodmorning from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🫶🏻

[@johno30197]

Good morning from england 👍

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

These cemeteries are the reason why I started my channel. Great adventure! Thanks Ron!

[@susancarden749]

The community should join forces and attempt to clean up this little cemetery, local history is important for future residents of the area. Great find Ron, there are a few photos on google.

[@naomisgram1]

I wonder if there is a historical society in the area, they would be very interested in the cemetery you found, and might organize a clean up day there.

[@autumncolors6356]

I definitely would help out if I lived there.

[@lisacooper3991]

Awesome history on this ole graveyard. The gate had to have been up long time to be rusty and nearly gone. Graveyard probably had been closed in at one time. Thank u for sharing, really amazing to watch and learn.

[@oculosaperire4678]

What a SHAME! The owner of this cemetery and land should be cited by the city, how disrespectful to those that rest there!!!!!!! Thank you for bringing this cemetery the attention it so badly deserves!

[@user-ss1gk7zn5f]

Owned by the natives. It dont beling to anyone it was stolen

[@cathy1430]

I’m sure plenty would volunteer to tidy it if given the opportunity … why do they have to go through all the red tape. It seems an easy solution to me and a benefit to the land owner.

[@susanbarwise6129]

At 65 didn't know people owned the land thought it was city goverment

[@elizabethbicknell2110]

Oh my days you are amazing to find these lost souls that have been forgotten, you deserve so much recognition for what you do, bless you Ron.

[@ruthlembke7782]

I'm glad you didn't get lost finding your way out. That was a real jungle!

[@kayevans2964]

Jethro Tull (Ian Anderson)is very much alive. In fact, today is his 76th birthday! Thanks for the walk, Ron. Such a shame that it is so unkempt 😔

[@pegs1659]

Bungle in the Jungle

[@chriskishbach9633]

They don't want it exposed Ron what lack of respect for those souls. I watched this twice now and still can't believe what they let happen there. Shame on them they should be ashamed. Thanks Ron for all your videos.

[@countrytxrose]

I would be very nervous walking around in that cemetery the 🐍, bugs etc. Very sad no one at all is taking care of that old cemetery. Poor souls forgotten. Thank you for visiting this cemetery.

[@ritaenoel9884]

If they had signs up, they should have put them where they could be seen. Also, if "they" own the cemetery, they should be cleaning it up and giving respect to those who are buried there! They're probably embarrassed that you caught them on video! I'm glad you blocked and deleted them. Good job! I hope you're enjoying your vacation!!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

yep, thats what I was thinking, you are perceptive Rita.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Now you have inspired me to re-promote this episode, tomorrow it re-release to a wider audience. That's what they get for hitting my hornets nest. Oops.....🫣 😀

[@eviehaller8182]

Ron, you’re a nut! Thanks for braving the jungle. Very cool.

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

It is amazing to see how some cemeteries are not taken care of. I hope you’re able to get back there and clean it up. The cows were cute. Thanks for taking us over there to see them.

[@bloatingdog]

Wow. Nice adventure footage. I'm glad you had the tree line and HWY for directional reference otherwise you might still be in there. For a moment it looked like you in a Predator movie😅 Thank you for bringing us along!

[@darlahurst8359]

That grave yard is uncalled for, that was sad.....High school ( history class) should set up a program for extra points on cleaning it up, fixing and D2 cleaning the head stones. Have parents with pick up trucks haul the very tall weeds away, thats just an idea.... Thank you Ron for investigating the grave yard.

[@ritagreen9528]

Now that's an adventure. I appreciate you, Ron, but sometimes you scare me half to death 💀☠️ besides all of the things that could live in there, there are poison plants of all kinds. It's a shame this community isn't caring for this cemetery. It cost so much to do anything now, I can understand.. Still a shame 😢 Thank you, Ron, as always you have done an amazing job ❤️❤️❤️

[@darlahurst8359]

Could be a high school history progam to earn points , people in jail who dont have a bad record get out sooner program. Just a thought..

[@AaronShaw051]

growing up, my grandfather, was a caretaker at a rather large cemetery in our area. the office was a split building. half was the office and the other half was a small home where they lived. so of course holidays and such were done there, and i spent alot of time there. my first job was even there. he was the caretaker for 25 years. in that time growing up, i grew a fascination with wandering around, looking at the stones and the dates, and just wondering about the people and their lives. your show really hits home with me. kinda like doing that with a well informed friend! i still do this with cemeteries that i come across in me area, only with my daughter now. thank you for what you do!

[@luvuforeverjames]

Those weeds look very much like what we call a stag tree or stag horn sumac. They can spread really fast as they put out suckers which grow into another tree, so on and so forth. It's also known as the tree of life....I used to have one in my back garden and had to cut out the new growth that would shoot up in different areas surrounding the trunk, didn't want it to take over the rest of the plants.

[@terriehumphries6028]

It is sad when cemeteries become so overgrown. I am glad you stumbled on this one. I would like to see it all cleaned up.

[@sharynkhan1104]

I'm sneezing and itching just thinking about you traipsing through this jungle. It's ever so sad to think nobody cares about this cemetery. Thank you for a lovely video Ron. We have a few like this in the UK too

[@lizhalpin8697]

Greetings from Dublin, Ireland. I just love LOVE your videos. Very informative, interesting, fun and in some cases educational. Please keep them coming. Safe trip to your next adventure. Take care Liz 🙂 💕

[@julieodonnell8433]

Hi Liz I’m from co Laois love this channel as-well , probably never get to these places in the US so very interesting history.

[@lizhalpin8697]

Hi Julie, if it wasn't these types of vlogs I wouldn't know anything lol. Although it would be great if someone in zirelNd did the same type of vlog. Ireland is such a beautiful and historical place to visit.

[@HollyCranfan]

@@lizhalpin8697there are 2 in Ireland. Friend on channel. Serenity sue and grave visitations

[@lizhalpin8697]

@HollyCranfan Thanks Holly, I'll look them up.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Whew. I kept hoping you didn't fall in an old, uncovered well, thinking it might be on old farmland. Awesome adventure for early morning here in Georgia. Impressive headstones have withstood time. Obviously people of some means, descendants probably could afford to keep it cut back. I think the flowers are Lupine Prairie, seem familiar from Chicago childhood. Online pictures in different seasons reveal a beautiful resting place. Woodstock is a pretty town, but I've never seen that cemetery. Thanks for a great tour off the beaten path.

[@carolkowalewicz3822]

I was worried about the same thing with the well.

[@A.L.I.S.O.N]

Wow...Who knew you'd be trekking through a forest of weeds. It's crazy how huge those weeds are. On a positive, maybe the weeds have protected the stones from the elements.

[@Shashusan25]

I love this channel! Much respect to you! have a great day everyone 😊

[@taramiesseau1872]

I just love your sense of adventure, it is wonderful !!!😊

[@mjturpin4962]

You're so right, Ron, I would NOT go in there! But I have to admit, it's really fascinating. Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. It was incredible!

[@donnawiseman9311]

It would be nice if that community would get together this fall and clean that cemetery up. When I saw those flowers, I thought of the saying, “bloom where you’re planted.” No one sees those flowers blooming at those graves, but they’re doing what they can to brighten those forgotten places.

[@susanwillmore754]

This is the type of content I love, what an adventure, thanks for remembering these souls

[@teresahill14]

Thank you for sharing. I hate seeing it overgrown and hopefully someone will see this in the area and will consider getting some locals involved.

[@steveyoung9491]

Hi Ron, what a sense of adventure you have! Great trip, it's sad that this cemetery isn't looked after by the local town (however far away) I really enjoy watching your channel, keep it up, regards from Steve Young, Hull, England 🇬🇧

[@AM-ze3uz]

Mid 1800’s that reminds me of the western movies 😇, big salute for walking through that jungle!! 👍

[@monikameza4107]

Thank you Ron for taking us along, stay safe out there.

[@johnwpipes8927]

Amazing adventure! Saddens me that cemeteries such as this go uncared for. Never ceases to amaze me the information available online these days. Thank you for providing a few pictures of the families. Way to rave the “jungle” Ron! 🙌🏼

[@johno30197]

Just know this is gonna be good! thank's ron..

[@shereerichmond4833]

I found out this Queen Anne Prairie Eckert Cemetery Although this cemetery has a wild and primitive look, it is not one of the earliest in the county. In 1852 Jacob Eckert bought the property from New York land speculator Truman Safford, who purchased over 3000 acres in the area when it was officially opened by the government in 1839. This piece seems to have been designated from the start as a burial ground. It might just as well be name the "German Cemetery" since all the burials are from that ethnic group. Like other nationalities, the Germans tended to live, die and be buried with their own kind. Currently the cemetery is maintained by the McHenry County Conservation District as a mini-prairie. Although the land was never farmed, cultivated plants were introduced over the years making the effort to preserve the prairie somewhat challenging. Peonies, daylilies and irises were brought in as grave decorations in the 19th century. In 1938 M & S Hartlett landscaped the site with trees and sumacs. The woody plants are controlled by periodic burning, but the introduced perennials continue to do battle with the prairie plants for supremacy. Nonetheless, it is a charming and unusual site.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks for sharing Sheree

[@dianeb7420]

Very sad the condition of this cemetery!😢 A small overgrown cemetery in our area was cleaned up by the Boy Scouts. There should be local volunteers that could do the same thing. It’s really a disgrace that it is left this way.😢

[@kenbarkdoll7252]

Filled with Sumac trees. Thank you so much for this effort. Shame this cemetery has been let go so badly.

[@naomisgram1]

Yes Sumac spreads like crazy! We made the mistake of buying a Staghorn Sumac tree for our front yard in a former house. The roots would form shoots that came up all over the place. Our neighbor at the time said “just keep mowing!” 😅

[@johnvanalstine9645]

​@naomisgram1 I've had landscapers try to tell me that plant was POISON sumac. Of course, they want to charge extra for special handling. It's a great way to test sleazy landscapers.

[@beckyrobbins445]

Sounds like the “owner” has a guilty conscience to me! What a jerk! Amen to you for exposing the condition of the cemetery!!! I remember this episode and if this is how the “unforgotten” are treated, I can’t imagine how the forgotten are treated! WOW! Keep doing what you’re doing, Ron.

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Morning from Ireland, hot and muggy in Ireland today, plenty of rain with the heat, not what l ordered with my morning coffee today. All the best Ron, great upload.

[@annabelleb.8096]

This is a fascinating adventure but so sad these graves were neglected like that. Why aren't the people in Greenwood taking more pride in their heritage and community? That could be a nice cemetery to visit. It's definitely historical.

[@nancythomas2193]

I agree - very historical. The community's founding families are buried in that cemetery. The explore and discovery was captivating.

[@robinnicholakakos3038]

Thank you Ron for always being willing to remember the forgotten! Be careful of the critters I. These overgrown cemetery areas.

[@susanelkin2284]

Facinating Ron. Hope someone cleans it up. 👍👍👍

[@jaynefreeman5483]

I am surprised how well the headstones have held up. It’s a shame that the cemetery is not kept up. Thank you for taking on the challenge to show us.

[@lorrieriddle4079]

So brave for going in there! Glad you are shedding light on this issue!

[@HensOnly]

This cemetery is on the Registered Illinois Natural Heritage Landmark which it is funded by the federal government. If this owner is getting grants or funding, then he is responsible to maintain it. If the cemetery driveway is open out in the road, which they DID have an easement from the road to cemetery as Google photo indicated, then it is publically accessible. So shame on the landowner for not maintaining it! Edited: according to the DNR/heritage sign which my husband had to blow it up many times, it said on the bottom permission by the owner. So there was NO signs at the time of the visit, it has to be visible from the road. So in order to trespass someone, the present owner MUST clear the signs, clear the fence lines. I hope the citizen of the town will say something about it and pressure the owner to DO something with the property. It is disgusting, disrespectful and shameful letting it go like that.

[@donnaevans9625]

Good morning Ron. From England UK.

[@cherylhughes8180]

That was fun! My husband & I do this as well. Interesting stuff, but what a pity they're forgotten. Thanks Ron!

[@debbiewilliams7386]

Thank you for calling attention to these forgotten souls

[@bigchevy350boy]

This is crazy! You're a tall fella & these weeds were surely taller than you in places! Thank you for taking us along. This was cool!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Indeed, they were 3 feet over my Head

[@eleanordennehy5868]

Thank you for a fascinating upload Ron as always 🎉

[@Leo7279]

Watching this makes me wonder if monuments and/or memorials really matter when all will be forgotten one day.

[@susanna3]

Watched this again, this was literally a jungle that you pushed through to find these forgotten souls Ron. SHAME on the owner 💔

[@michelerowe3077]

Love that your able to find the forgotten much appreciated ❤

[@franklinmoyer2108]

Ron, your videos always bring me such joy to watch. Thank you for all of your efforts. Your channel is by far my favorite on KZbin. ❤

[@Thecorgially]

Should call you Ron Carlson of the Jungle. Great fine and those large stones were impressive and the writing still very good. I would hope that some historical society or pioneer society would take a challenge and clear up this cemetery. Especially if you said there are 60 graves there.

[@GalvMermaid50]

I'm so glad I'm not the only taphophile! I love Graves and cemeteries due to the history and people they represent. I think most people's lives would make great auto biographies. Thanks for keeping memories alive and for the channel.

[@pamelapati1219]

I have been a Find A Grave contributor for going on 13 years, never ever have I seen a terrible overgrown “forgotten” cemetery as this! Thanks for braving the wild!

[@karenisabellestewart851]

First I Love your shows!❤❤❤❤❤ You are a adventurous man to work through that! You needed a Machete!😊 I cannot believe no one has taken care this historical cemetary, what a shame.😔

[@teresahennes6502]

Can you imagine someone driving down the road and you come crashing through the weeds onto the road!!! That is sad that is so overgrown!

[@AdonisH]

you are a brave, brave man. thank you for all your dedication. that was a literal jungle.

[@joystanton8552]

Thank you for crawling through to show us. There is do much history there. That town should be ashamed for not taking care of it's forefathers.

[@donnaboisen6003]

That’s the largest patch of sumacs I’ve ever seen. Many years ago two of my girlfriends and I were way up Northern Minnesota. Walking through tall weeds and shrubs looking for wildflowers. We were full of ticks. Had to go into a restaurant restroom and strip and pull ticks off of ourselves and our clothing. I couldn’t wait to get back to her cabin and get into the shower. One of the stupidest things I’ve ever done. The plant you asked about in the cemetery maybe a Hairy Beard Tongue. Native to Illinois.

[@rebeccazody1278]

Ron- totally amazing trip you took us on. Shamefully neglected but you are one brave soul to honor those buried there. This is why I love your channel and the FAG info is very interesting. Loved seeing the cattle. Thank you so much

[@nadaleenbrady8183]

Wow thank you Ron for wading thru the tangled weeds! By saying their names once again they are not forgotten. Thanks for your tenacity going thru all that! Love ur vids from ohio❤

[@RK_ab]

OMG Ron, you're like a little kid in a candy store. You can just hear how happy and enthusiastic you are as you are walking through the Cemetery. Love it!!

[@lisablake5328]

Hi ron caught your video before bedtime it is 11 pm Alaska time.What a shame that cemetery is not up kept. Thank you for doing this video in that cemetery. Glad you wad ok.

[@katieMarie2022]

What a crying shame. Surely a local historian group or cemetery community could raise money to have it all cleaned up or even a few go in and do it themselves. So sad as it belongs to history and should not be forgotten.

[@bigchevy350boy]

These are surely some old stones. Really cool to see!

[@jarettakeene1614]

Wow, it's simply a shameful poor excuse for someone not doing any type of up kept for a old cemetery. It makes me very sad that the dead or being forgotten. 😢😢.

[@donnamills79]

Hi Ron watching from Australia 🇦🇺good evening Its a shame they don’t take care of the cemetery

[@709stef]

Real shame old cemetery are forgotten and not cared for, being so old they should be treated as historic monuments and preserved. Loved the video just like all your other videos even though I dont comment often. I've said it before and will say it again I love how you say we and talk to us as if we're right there with you, idk it just feels really nice as a viewer. Also thank you for letting me know about your other channel yesterday and the 5 parts video of your Franklin Expedition, it was really nice with some very sad parts to it too like when you came across the human remains and the story about the tribe being moved by the government. Also you must have balls of steel going over there by yourself, must've been very scary though when you got caught in the snowstorm knowing you had wolves around somewhere following you and you couldn't see anything because of the storm you wouldn't have seen them coming. Glad you made it back in one piece to your family and friends and now you're making awesome videos for thousands to watch. Must be really proud of yourself with everything you've accomplished. Take care and hope you have a blessed day and keep doing what you do best!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thanks for the great note!

[@709stef]

​@@FacesoftheForgottenoh you're very welcome and it's well deserved 😊

[@robindykeman8404]

Love the old photes❤

[@maggieg8200]

You need a machete! Wow! Thanks for doing this! The township should be ashamed of the neglect of this pioneer cemetery!

[@terrisue4059]

I looked up the name Peter Herdholtz and found the Queen Anne Prairie Cem. page which shows all the people buried there. There are many folks with the last name Herdholtz and Magdalene is listed along with 13 others.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thanks yes we found them all but I only showed the ones with the pictures that were available

[@peterredfern1174]

Hopefully the community will clean the cemetery up ,it would certainly enhance it would be a fitting tribute to those interred there. Safe travels mate cheers,👋👋🙏👍🇦🇺

[@kannbishop8218]

Looks like it’s forgotten to me!! How dare they don’t honor their dead- I don’t care how far in time the stones go back. These dead people deserve respect. How shameful is this!!!!