I Can’t Believe This Cemetery Survived!

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[@leesashriber5097]

Cemeteries are a tale of our past. I can't believe how far back that cemetery goes. It's sad that it's right by the road. It should be getting a complete overhaul without disturbing those who passed. Saddens me seeing the fence in despair. I appreciate you taking me along. Happy Saturday my friend. 🙏❤️🕊️

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@babyalienseverywhere184]

7:41 The "f" in the name on the headstone is known as a "Long s" and is an old version of the lowercase letter "s" It is very common to see this in the epitaphs on old grave stones in churches in England as well as in documents - it even appears in the US Bill of Rights as "Congrefs" It replaced the first "s" in a double s sequence in a word.

[@czechmate6916]

I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing that information with us.

[@Whittdocs]

Awesome!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@judytaylor4133]

It's a beautiful resting place. It's a shame those headstones couldn't be restored. Laying on the ground they will only get worse. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place and it's history.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for your comment.

[@calvinnapier9977]

If you ever get a chance near a very small town of Medaryville Indiana is a place called Independence Cemetery. It was started by the Methodist Church in the early 1800's. They built a log cabin church and it burnt then around 1860 they built a new one that is still there. They're still burying people there but there is a section that goes back to 1800's with graves. My mom and dad and many family members were buried there. If you Google it you'll find information on it.

[@Whittdocs]

I need to check that out!

[@denisedarnell1641]

Thank u to this DR OF 1ST C SECTION His procedure saved 5 of my grandchildren , all NICU BABIES and my 2 daughters who are their moms. One was only 30 weeks gestation and another pregnancy were high risk twin granddaughters!!! I am blessed because of his ACTIONS ...THANK U MOST HUMBLY SIR AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE ❤

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so very much for sharing!

[@Corgis175]

That is where Mothman festival is. They ought to be a fence around the cemetery bein so close to the road. Well maintained though. RIP to all within.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Tully's great to see what kind of History can be learned at a cemetery

[@dawnhall3886]

This is truly an amazing find. I had a c- section and it saved both me and my daughters life. We both have that dr to thank. I love your channel

[@Whittdocs]

I truly appreciate you sharing that with us…. Thank you.

[@margieostrander4637]

So amazing the cemetery has survived all these years I hope and pray they can do something to fix it up that doctor was a God send if he only new how many lifes he saved of mother's and babies may he rest in peace thanks for sharing Chris you never disappoint

[@maryleacy5664]

Amazing. It's a shame the markers were not kept up with.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

My high school alma mater had a small family plot behind it. Now, the cemetery is in front of the newest building incarnation.

[@audra1976oliver]

What a nice cemetery. Even though it's seen much better days, the people were a part of history. The doctor find was really interesting. A nice monument for him. May they all rest in peace.

[@scottrider641]

I have driven past this cemetery, but never took the opportunity to explore it. Thanks for bringing it to us. Very very interesting

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi...a great old cemetery..his monument is different and ancient....needs a cleaning....too bad no one looks after the cemetery..thanks for vlogging this story....take care..... Deborah 🇨🇦

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much!

[@KarenRose70]

Cool cemetary. Good save Angel

[@Whittdocs]

Indeed!!!!

[@sallyethridge1393]

Interesting, thank you. Have a great weekend.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks, you too!

[@gregdiamond6023]

Pioneer Cemetery reminds me of Colonial Cemetery in Savannah. Small cemetery that the city grew up around. Really cool to see it preserved instead of it being moved for a road or something.

[@Whittdocs]

I’m going to Savannah soon. Maybe I’ll get to make it.

[@gregdiamond6023]

@@Whittdocs I hope so. Button Gwinnett is buried there. He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

[@wesleyjohnson2284]

A great video thank you i enjoyed it very much

[@schs1977]

The Battle of Point Plesant, some historians say, was the first conflict of the American Revolution. There is a beautiful state park - Tu-Endie-Wei (pronounced To Indy We) nearby. The word Tu-Endi-Wei comes from the Wyandotte language meaning "the place of two waters". Point Pleasant is located where the Kanawha River empties into the Ohio River.

[@Whittdocs]

I actually visited there in one of my last videos. Truly enjoyed it.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed, Chris and Angel

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks John!

[@bevwhitt2295]

Wonderful video ❤️

[@missmarple7639]

I love your videos👍greetings from Germany

[@Whittdocs]

Glad you like them! Hello to Germany!

[@chnalvr]

A pioneer cemetery in West Virginia? Those pioneers didn't travel very far west. Here in Washington State, we have pioneer cemeteries. Those folks somehow survived thousands of miles on the Oregon Trail, severe weather and mountain ranges while traveling in wagon trains.

[@Whittdocs]

That’s amazing!

[@carolynpurser7469]

Yes, it is surprising this cemetery has survived. So many of these graves need some TLC especially the one with the fence in such disrepair. Hopefully the right person or persons will see this and some restoration can take place.

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for all your comments!

[@carlpayne8008]

That’s really good Doc considering limit medical knowledge The Doctor got the job done 👍

[@esparka]

I hate to see that this old cemetery has areas of extreme disrepair. Plenty of the markers are literally fallen apart, and are melting into the ground. I can’t help but to think that somebody would be able to put together an effort to do some straightening and shoring up, and alsorepair some of the damage that is right throughout. Just a thought.

[@czechmate6916]

Where I live we still have a cemetery that does above ground vaults like the one in this video. There’s not too many of them probably because of cost and also personal and family mausoleums probably for the same reason, costs.

[@Whittdocs]

They were so neat to see. I come across them every so often.

[@marlenepearson3936]

I was going to tell you about the S/F thing. Someone beat me to it with much better info. Amazing Cemetary. I always wish they could fix them up. Matter of money 💰 usually. Too bad there's not some type of a fence outside to separate it from the busy road. Wonderful find though. 🎉

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks so much for the comment. I truly appreciate it!

[@janetpassey296]

Do you think that some of graves were "dozed" over as the town grew? Shame if that happened. Love your journeys!

[@sondragramse1770]

You could be right.

[@Whittdocs]

I wouldn’t be surprised based on some cemeteries I’ve been to in the past.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Yes so nice of the older cemetery and people living before Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. COOL.

[@Whittdocs]

Very old indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@LeftinthePast]

Awesome video!!!😎

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks!!

[@colsc55]

my 5th great grandfather, Col John Field was killed at the Battle of Point Pleasant. he is buried in the magazine on the site

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🙏🌿🕊️

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks!

[@hazelwears8728]

AWSOME!

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you!

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Awesome fine

[@Whittdocs]

Thank you so much 😀

[@carolgillis5265]

It was pretty excpt some of the graves by the road

[@craigb9489]

I share your interest for old, historical cemeteries.

[@Whittdocs]

I’ve always enjoyed it seems. Glad I’m not alone!

[@stargazrBrass]

Ok I’m confused. You said you didn’t think that Dr was buried there. That is his grave at 4:22. That Dr in the sign is buried at that grave with the really tall obelisk and his wife is right beside of him. I found it on find-a-grave.

[@Whittdocs]

Did you watch until the end?

[@beanstaters316]

🙏🤍🕊🫶💜

[@Whittdocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@dwaynecollins4974]

Shouldn't it be called a Bennett section instead of a ceserion section?😊

[@Whittdocs]

You may be onto something there!

[@markzirbes1245]

I have a brother in law named John Bennett they live in Petersburg West Virginia. I going to to tell about dr.Jesse bennnette

[@Whittdocs]

Being that close, it could very well be a relative.