Historic Graveyard and Abandoned Building in the Country P2

[@rhondaz356]

That was awesome, Matt. The variety of tombstones, the designs on them, the vets from different eras, the presence of those buried away from the rest due to diseases was all very interesting.

[@Corgis175]

Wish all cemeteries were that well maintained.

[@carolbadura1796]

Arleen Rooney I told you about Joshua so you can get rid ofI told you about Josh The only thing he wants to keep his panda would you give me the evil eye for

[@donna6368]

Once again, very respectfully done. Thanks for all your hard work. It's greatly appreciated.

[@tracywarden477]

Here in the UK I used to like going for walks in different grave yards to see how old the graves were as well as to look for servicemen markers. However, time has not been kind to me and I am now registered disabled with mobility problems. I'm so happy to have found someone who likes doing the same and vlogs it on KZbin for call to see. I find it totally interesting and wish I could go on one of these walks again. Thank you for allowing me to walk with you through your videos.

[@laurieannwinchell5001]

The building is probably a storage area for equipment or storing people that can't be buried during winter. The coin found at the base means someone that you served with visited your grave. The denomination determines rank or if they just knew you or were with you at time of death.

[@felicialewis860]

"Hello Matt hope your doing well. I think this is the most beautiful graveyard I've ever seen !!! SO many nicely made headstones and the grounds are well maintained. The trees are very pretty too. Who ever is taking care of this yard is doing a excellent job. Thanks ever so much for the tour, I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH."Take care and GOD BLESS

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

I've been binge watching many of your earlier presentations. You're doing awesome work chronicling these cemeteries!

[@customscreenprinting]

539 Productions thanks Matt for the final chapter of this video part two of it of the Historic Graveyard and Abandoned Building in the Country P2 I really enjoyed this video part 2 of it and thanks again Matt and I can't wait to see your next video on both channels and God Bless you my friend.

[@debbiehensley6219]

I love when I find photos on the stones, to me it's always a history bonus. Great video, these kinds of places offer so much to be learned and I enjoy seeing them all. Thanks for sharing and as always be safe, Matt.

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Matt, it really is well looked after and very extensive too, not many graveyards you have documented have needed a part 2. Thank you for another video full of great content. x

[@pamelahumphries8128]

Jonathan B Rummel was a member of Waterloo Lodge, No. 420, K. of H. In 1870 he moved to Waterloo, Ind., and in 1876 accepted the management of the De Kalb County Poor Farm. At that time the farm was in a deplorable condition, being a source of expense to the taxpayers, but under Mr. Rummel's wise administration, system has been adopted, chaos changed to order, and the farm is now self-supporting. Before that he was a painter by trade. The marker next to it is his. He enlisted in Company F, Thirteenth Indiana Infantry, the first three years' regiment in the State.

[@pamelahumphries8128]

the tall grave monument next to the tree like head stone is his brother. James D. Kelley was an early settler in Smithfield township, having come here on horseback for Findlay, Ohio, in and early day. He and his brother, Freeman Kelley, had walked to California, where they engaged in gold mining, with the proceeds of which they were enabled to buy farms in the southeast part of Smithfield township. He and his brother had married sisters at Findlay and brought their wives to this county on horseback,

[@RhettyforHistory]

There can be a couple reasons as to why there are several markers for the veteran you found in the beginning. One is that the govt marke4 came first and the family ordered the other later or vice versa. A veterans group or history buff may have ordered it on him much later. Highly possible with either scenario especially since someone is placing the metal markers in as well. I see it a little more frequently than you would think. The wood type headstone usually falls in two things. The most popular is the fraternity Woodmen of the World which is probably what those were even if they didn't say. But sometimes you see them on children's graves which just signifies a life cut short. The rocks that you saw might have been marking someone who was Jewish. Sometimes there are multiple reasons for thibgs in a cemetery which makes it fun to figure out. It's why I like going in them!

[@sharonmullins1957]

Thanks for all the info - the more you know.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Sharon Mullins You bet! I love this kind of stuff!

[@raymondescobar1702]

I'm thinking the stars are Jewish.???

[@Figgatella]

Interesting cemetery Matt! Glad you are back!

[@ginamaria2579]

Hi Matt, another great video, such a beautiful cemetery that seemingly meanders for like ever , loved the clouds at the end 🤗👍🏻

[@brendakrieger7000]

beautiful cemetery and I love hearing the train whistle in the background

[@susan5301]

You always find the most beautiful Cemeteries! This one is especially nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@dianeburkhart236]

7:20 Never seen/heard that phrase before, but I like it.

[@ron100]

Love your videos. Never disappointed

[@franciscavanraalte7483]

beautiful and well maintained graveyard.Love the WOW markers, each one so different in size and with beautiful details.Definitely a place worth visiting. Made with respect for the deceased, job well done Matt.

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Another truly beautiful cemetery. It's so nice to them so well looked after.

[@jillpaulus8307]

It is a Jewish custom to place a stone or pebble on a headstone to indicate that you have visited the grave and to indicate respect for the deceased. Adding a stone was also seen as taking part in the Mitzvah of Matzevah or the ‘setting of stone.’

[@DonnaLRC]

Thank you for your explanation of the significance of the stones. One question, tho, there was only one date on the stones - why?

[@Meredith471]

@@DonnaLRC it is possible that they bought their plots, headstone, and had all that placed when one of them died first. Unfortunately, no family member has come back to have the date of death added yet. Also, it is the Jewish custom that for one year after death, the headstone is covered/not placed and on the first anniversary of their death, family and friends gather for the unveiling of the headstone. Looking at the dates, I am suspecting that one of them is still alive, so once that person dies, they will have both dates of deaths engraved, cover the stone and on the first anniversary of the second person's death, they will reveal the "new" headstone.

[@moondoveblueskys8560]

I was about to write the same re jewish custom, but saw your post . Thankyou . Shalom.

[@donnasmyle2114]

My husband explained that visited his fathers grave

[@donnasmyle2114]

I meant the first time we visited his fathers grave

[@patriciarussell7487]

Lovely cemetery.what a wonderful remembrance for that couple!

[@jerettashewmaker5021]

Matt, great video. I enjoyed it.Thnx.

[@marciadodd1412]

markers that look like trees were probably Woodmen of the World. They come in all variety of sizes and shapes. I like your cemetery vids. Good job

[@MrMadhomer]

Fantastic video matt.

[@bobbalooie69]

Such a gorgeous place!! Enjoyed this so much. I would love to visit there one day.

[@jamielieberg7053]

A lot of those building you see in a cemetery where winter holding building for the coffins of people who died after the grown was frozen. They also would keep their lawn cutting equipment and the barrel need in there as well in there as well. the holding practice has changed because of new technology "ground heaters" that will defrost the ground so the grave can be dug out

[@robertvance01]

I too was curious about the tree tombstones. I did some research and here is what I found. " In 1890 Joseph Cullen Root founded Woodmen of the World, a fraternal benefit organization, the purpose of which was to make life insurance affordable to everyone. From 1890 until 1900 the policy included a tombstone. For adults the stones were made to look like tree stumps and came in a variety of styles and heights. For children a stack of three logs was typical. Members could select from a variety of headstones offered by the Organization. Plans would be sent to a stonemason near the cemetery where the Woodman was to be buried." During the 1890s the price of the tombstones increased enough that from 1900 until 1920 members had to buy a $100 rider on their life insurance policy to receive a tombstone. Unfortunately, production costs continued rising and the wonderfully unique tombstones were discontinued in the 1920s. I got the information from: historichouston1836.com/woodmen-of-the-world/. Another curiosity that I haven't researched yet was cast iron moments that look like stone. I passed through Rutledge Tennessee a few days ago and saw a beautiful old church. I stopped to take pictures and saws two stones that were old, as well. They had no rust on them and I would have thought they were stone, if I had not touched them. Thanks for the very interesting videos.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you so much!! I've been very curious about this.

[@tobydragon4110]

Matt, great video, I really enjoy the history,the mystery and the places, along with the great views,also pretty relaxing.

[@lauraodle5816]

A very beautiful place indeed! Thank you, Matt! This has been awesome. ❤

[@ot6662]

Thank you for remiinding us ...of the years of sacrafice our country did. History...good bad or ugly... makes all of us...realize the many who died...and how we zhould

[@tonyatinman563]

Tree Type headstones are used To signify the end, or cutting of a life. The shorter the tree/stone , the sooner the life was cut, or, simply that a life was cut short. Very tall ones signify a long life.

[@PreppingAngel]

My dad is a WWII Veteran. When he passed in 2010 the military supplied a stone even though my parents have their own so now days they use the military stone as a foot stone.

[@collidingplanetsexploring6630]

Nice one Matt.

[@539Productions]

Thanks, Bud! Good to hear from ya!

[@paigelee6321]

Beautiful place peaceful

[@deborahpaul1411]

I just had my father's bronze service marker installed to the back of his private headstone in June. Any person who has serviced in the United States Military and received an honorable discharge is entitled to a free burial marker. You may choose from a flat marble marker, a full standing marble headstone, a flat bronze marker, or a bronze marker attached to a private headstone. They also have the new medallion which attaches to the headstone with the words veteran and the branch of the military in which they serviced. Some families who have family plots and private headstones will order the full standing marble headstone but I find that rather confusing to have 2 headstones for one person. The family decides what information is to appear on the marker by filling out a form that is sent back to the VA. And markers usually include wartime service, highest rank upon discharge, and birth and death dates. one of the most interesting things that most people miss is the spiritual symbol at the top of the marker. There are over 59 symbols for the person's religious beliefs ranging from the Hammer of Thor to the atheist represented by the spinning atom. If you goonline to the VA under burial, markers, and symbols, you can see them all.

[@maryannanaya905]

Amazing !

[@rysaj1]

another great video. thank you for sharing.

[@esechucote52]

tomorrow has been promised to nobody ....... fear the living not the dead !

[@cmajor9994]

Thank you 👍 😊

[@drones8639]

You should try to get local historians to go with you to the graveyards so we can get a good background of these cemetery’s .

[@paigelee6321]

Awesome explores

[@tutlady64]

Israel Rose, what a cool name!!

[@ilovemydanes]

Hey there..great video!! Do you ever get freaked out at cemeteries? I went to a civil War cemetery while i was using my recorder it sounded like someone was walking up on me when i turned around there was nobody. When i went home and played back my gopro and recorder you can hear the footsteps but i also was picking up a old lady voice saying let me out In my car! because i forgot to shut my gopro off all the way home..all i could hear was that lady talking to some guy in whispering kind of voices..freeky! Thats only one incident from that cemetery..

[@539Productions]

Sometimes things can get a bit unsettling! That is a scary story, it'd make a great episode!

[@bearshs]

Woodsman of the World often used logs/trees as grave markers. WOW

[@dawnlindgron5570]

I think those touring pants of yours have finally bit the dust,lol.

[@rj32]

Mice work!

[@darlatidwell9995]

About the Plum markers: you thought right when you said the U.S. military might have placed it. I've been looking up ancestors @ find a grave and ALOT of the veterans/ military markers have one that's family placed markers, as well as the U.S. military placed markers. Have a good one Matt! ✌

[@thejeepdoctor]

I read something in the past about the coins. Penny, you came to visit. Nickle, you knew the person. Dime, you fought in battle with the person. Quarter, You were in battle with the person when they were killed.

[@charlenedreiman8300]

It's a Jewish custom to leave rocks when visiting graves. Also, when a soldier/veteran visits the grave of another soldier, they will leave coins that indicate their number of years in service and sometimes rank

[@amymcbride5201]

Hello Matt awesome video as always...wanted to ask you ever been to Old Fort in Ohio? My dad was born there and we have lots of family buried at that cemetary. Many old old graves civil war and in interesting markets. An old church sits there. The cemetery is called Pleasant Union. Very nice place. You always do great videos of these historical resting places. If I was able to get back there would love to give you a tour and some history. Wonderful place

[@539Productions]

Thanks, Amy! Never been there, I'll have to check it out!

[@DonnaLRC]

G A R stands for the Grand Order of the Republic. A fraternal order of soldiers/ seamen of the Civil War. A large article on Wikipedia. In it's day the organization was quite large, and influential.

[@Scott-gn8yo]

Thank you.. I was curious!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Hi I only have one day off then working all weekend at the hospital..I have to catch up ..hope you are well

[@shanonsmichigan4120]

💚🤘 keep up the hard work 👌

[@539Productions]

Thank you, Shanon!

[@christinekorn1582]

539 Productions Matt!! I just watched a great cemetery preservation documentary. On you tube look up "Silent Storytellers". You will enjoy it!

[@sweetbella5664]

Love the vid!

[@almontepaolilli4909]

I googled tree headstones and found Modern Woodmen of America. The website is available with all type of photographs. Enjoy.

[@pamelahumphries8128]

The tree monuments are from a Pioneers Masonic Lodge no. 420 based in Northern Ireland.

[@donnarouse9432]

Might it not be a groundkeepers storage shed?

[@lspencer5399]

The grave markers like trees are from an organization called Woodsman of the World.

[@garbage854]

Good video :)

[@ohmeowzer1]

What cemetery is that so I can look it up on find a grave

[@michellewagner6549]

The penny imbeded means you came to pay respects to the deceased. A Nickle means you are a vetran or active military, dime means you knew him and served with him.

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Matt, I have an idea about the grave that is off by itself away from the other graves. Instead of the burial having taken place at a distance because of a health issue maybe the person committed suicide and their body was not allowed to be among the others.

[@JNoMooreNumbers]

I could never find anything older than the 1600s. My boyfriend and I compete to find the oldest. New area is only 1800s.

[@ilovemydanes]

13:55 voice sounds like saying ..get off me get out this graveyard

[@johngage1397]

You should try Bennett school in NY before it's gone

[@francismuiruri9064]

America has a lot of land

[@kentstevens1454]

that is the same and it is supplied by the government. The funeral home requests that gov stone.

[@jennymartinez4597]

They are not pinicles, they are oblelisk's. Like the ones in Egypt or the national Mall.

[@tomjefferson3148]

Whom did you dig up to get those pants?

[@539Productions]

You set yourself up for a "your mom" joke, but I'll hold off...

[@tomjefferson3148]

@@539Productions i didnt have a mother, so me and my old man had to use yours, would have been the reply ....lol..

[@Gypsy839]

I just have to ask what is the meaning of 539?

[@Gypsy839]

I love your videos

[@jjohnson71958]

The tombstone read: anoyus McDonald lol

[@mileshigh1321]

I am not a fan of graveyards! Although i have seen the Salvation Army Memorial for victims of the Titanic at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto Canada. Very informative and I like your low key style!

[@539Productions]

Thanks, Miles!

[@winterman63]

You ok?

[@kevinreynolds7068]

The white building has been converted into a storage area for the care takers

[@boneyardhunter]

Coins on a grave, The spirits of the deceased would use these coins to pay Charon the Ferryman to carry their soul across the River Styx and into the afterlife.

[@maelstrom200018]

Grand Army of the Republic G.A.R.

[@maelstrom200018]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Army_of_the_Republic

[@djg4015]

Thank you for the link, just answered question I've had for few months... Should have looked it up myself, but never seem to think of it after video ends...lol

[@rachaeladams8059]

Have you ever been to a cemetery at night? where is this cemetery? Have you ever been to a haunted cemetery?

[@pamelahumphries8128]

soldiers were given a coin when they mustered out of the service.

[@shawneereck3314]

possiablely solider whom died in battle maybe

[@magdylove2010]

I want die in this cemetery 🌹🌹🌺🌺🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@esechucote52]

kooooooooool videos

[@winterman63]

So...what happened to Matt?

[@539Productions]

KZbin was fixing the account, back in a few minutes!

[@almontepaolilli4909]

The stones on the Bowman Grave is probably a Jewish grave. The stones show respect.

[@raymondescobar1702]

I love your videos. But please,,if your gonna grave yard hunt ,, please be sure and protect yourself physically. Good shoes and good pants. You never know when you can catch an ugly bug. Be safe.

[@tinaberg]

stones are usually put on Jewish headstones.

[@john411ize]

Peyton’s? Ever

[@paulb562]

anything from the,,1700,s.

[@MissBrossart]

he probably wears wholy worn out jeans so that way he dosnt get his good jeans messed up non the less very interesting videos towatch

[@StrawberryCopper]

Miss ya Matt!! Hope all is well.....

[@539Productions]

Going well! Back today!

[@StrawberryCopper]

was worried.....

[@jenigeddon]

If you have full military honors they pay for your funeral, a marker and do taps! (At least here in Texas - my dad had full military honors so that’s how I know)

[@tboman4128]

Jen: Sorry for your loss.

[@jenigeddon]

T Bone thank you!

[@armageddon1981]

First of all jen my condolences for your loss, second i am a funeral director's apprentice when I'm not working on the rails. We do the same procedure in Illinois and 80 percent of my family is military and they all served in a war. I was six when my grandfather and one of my uncles died( grandfather in August and my uncle in December of 1987) and i remember them getting the full honors. I also have my great grandfather's flag in my room at my apartment. People need to see the beauty of a cemetery instead of the creepy aspect.