LOST CEMETERY ADVENTURE - Original Settlers. Finding the Forgotten Faces - 2

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The Angel face you see is the Haserot, named “The Angel of Death Victorious". The stoic angel is seated on the marble gravestone of canning entrepreneur Francis Haserot and his family. Holding an extinguished torch upside-down, it represents a symbol of life extinguished. Wings are outstretched and the gaze is straight ahead.
IN THE END, DEATH ALWAYS WINS. LEST THE FACES NOT BE FORGOTTEN...
This channel is focused on casually walking and viewing a handful of the thousands of forgotten names and faces at various cemeteries near and afar. Seeing their faces up close. And when able, telling the stories behind their names.
Most graves are unknown and lost to history.
Some are famous.
And some infamous....
....and some with tragic endings.
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[@marceyvogt2007]

I would think a local historical society would be interested in the old pioneers. I hate to see these cemeteries neglected. Thank you Ron.☮️💖🎶

[@veronicathode1466]

Someone needs to report it to the City.

[@galndixie]

@@veronicathode1466 The city likely already knows about, but most cities don't take care of abandoned cemeteries. Most are on private land, and those on city property but not within a residential or business area are ignored, along with the unused property around them.

[@alexstokowsky6360]

It looks to me like some of the stones have been replaced, maybe in the last 50 years. It looks like someone was taking care of the cemetery at one time, but it doesn't take many years of neglect for it to get to be very overgrown. It is too big a job for one person or family. Maybe the family can donate the land and some extra to the City to expand the cemetery, and in return the City can upkeep the entire thing.

[@evilladollyz7602]

That's a disgrace. People just left to disappear into nature. Your probably the only visitor they have had in many many years. Heartbreaking.

[@galndixie]

This cemetery was documented on Findagrave in 2010, it's the Wray-Imeson Cemetery in Spring Grove, McHenry County, Illinois, USA. It's really sad that families don't know enough of their own family history to know where their people are buried, or take care of their graves.

[@myathehappy_1]

Where i live there is an abandoned children's cemetery. They move the majority of it but left some of the bodies because they died of typhoid or some old timey disease. The forest grew thick around the picket fenced graves so hardly any light gets in, it's really spooky in there!

[@TheAlexis4444]

sounds really interesting.. but, why would they move bodies is beyond me.. as in our country, no one moves cemetaries.

[@nanmattingly6402]

@@TheAlexis4444 Someone may have bought the land and wanted to build there. Why they didn't move them all is sad.

[@jareneteters4741]

That was a good ad 23:14 23:14 venture of grave hunting. I hope someone or organization will come clean it up! WHAT A SHAME.

[@veronicashackelford3696]

Hello Ron, I am back checking out your videos . The babies/adults, cemeteries should not be forgotten! The historical societies should make sure that these old/,new cemeteries should not be forgotten! A lot of businesses/ companies want to build on top of them after they move the head stones! Then you wander why a lot of hones/houses, businesses, grounds shaking churches haunted as well etc. etc, They are disturbing the dead! There is no respect for the dead!

[@EmilyRodgers1837]

I love watching you “trek through the jungle”! And it was very interesting seeing the history of the Imerson family. I’ve had a horrible, horrible week. Hanging out with you and the gang has made it so much better. Thanks, Ron! ❤

[@redrooster1908]

Hope you're having a better week!! We also did not enjoy last week. Family funeral Saturday too.

[@EmilyRodgers1837]

@@redrooster1908 Thank you. I’m very sorry for your loss. A friend of mine passed last week.

[@dianecrawford2598]

I am also a history buff, Ron, and I enjoyed this so much! It's sad that the trees have reclaimed the cemetery, but great that you found it and took us with you. Kudos to the fabulous lady who found all of the information and pictures of Jonathan Imerson and his family. Learning about his twin daughters Elizabeth and Mary was very interesting, and that the twin lakes are named for them! Did you say that you used to fish there when you were a kid? Wow! Thank you again for sharing your discovery, and for all of the hard work you do.

[@pamelapoulos5019]

That was fun, Mr Ron! Can't wait to see more lost cemeteries in the future? ❤

[@sandydog426]

These hidden cemeteries are so fascinating. There is something so...unsettling(?) about the idea of driving by or walking through a place and not knowing that you're surrounded by dead bodies lol. Although, the graves in this one are well-marked, even if poorly maintained.

[@mariannemonagle3310]

These lost cemeteries drive me nuts, who owns the land, what happened? I want to ferret all the history out!!! So glad Deb got the info!! Very satisfying!

[@susana8898]

First, thank you Ron for another exciting adventure. Please check yourself for ticks after tromping around in the woods ( my son is a National Park Ranger and I nag him as well). Secondly, I once found an old abandoned cemetery in a wooded area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Md when out hiking with my Dad fifty years ago and I always wondered what happened when land gets bought and families move away and there is no one left to care for the departed. It seems like there should be some agency that cares for those who have no one left. Anyway, there is an obit for the one person whose stone you found on Find a grave, John Caesar Craine (1853- 1902) if anyone is interested. Thanks again Ron.

[@karenvecchio4455]

Wish you would have posted the obit Always interested. Thank you

[@alanfox1309]

sad to see so many large monuments forgotten in the woods.

[@terriehumphries6028]

So sad, but the people who cared for the cemetery last probably passed away and there was no one to care for it.

[@brendacanter9768]

The forgotten ones are so sad😞 Thanks Deb for the pictures and info❤️ I almost had a heart attack thinking someone was about to hit your car.🙂 May they all rest in peace❤️🙏❤️

[@onyxodyssey]

I was watching this extremely late and tired and that tire screech scared me to death because I thought of your truck off the road and anticipated a crash! Relieved it wasn't! 😊

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

I thought the exact same thing. It made me jump.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

That's a historic place

[@crazieanimefan1]

That sudden braking had me worried for your truck, Ron. My heart leapt out of my chest. Yet the history lesson helped calm me down lol

[@visitingdeadadventures]

Looking forward to it Ron .hope u are doing well .

[@Americansangel]

Yes, cemetery has lots of overgrown but yet it just seems so peaceful and beautiful un touched , thanks for sharing Ron ❤🙏🏽

[@user-mm4rz8mk3e]

You know you're a keen cemetery researcher when you have to trek through thick bush to get to the headstones, that you're looking for. Well done, Ron! Love watching your travels and yes you would think that such a historical place would better cared for, by the township that owes their existence to!

[@Linda-in9ns]

Thanks Ron! 💟

[@sharonalcala9119]

Good afternoon Dear Ron! Can't wait looking forward watching your video tonight! Wishing you and your family a bless Sunday!❤️🙏👏

[@flocosta]

It's unbelievable to me that towns let cemeteries go like this. This lost cemetery is equal to the one at Gompers Park in Labagh Woods. It's just so sad. How does nobody care about this? It should be a top priority. I always thought Chicago had one of the few left this way but now I'm beginning to think that it was just one of many. That's heartbreaking. Your amazing the things you find!

[@d.g.n9392]

Very interesting adventure here. It’s a shame the cemetery can’t be cleaned up and respected. Thank you and Deb for researching and bringing the family, the names, the photos back to life. As sad as it is, my own family has a cemetery on the back corner of an old farm. Originally was the family farm. My great grandparents and a great great grandfather are there, as well as about 40 graves. I haven’t been there since the 1960’s. I spoke to a cousin recently, the farm belongs to someone else outside of our family. We both said it’d be nice to go there to visit cemetery. Although a bit hard as we’re older. It’s 3 hours away. Maybe I can sometime. We’d have to get permission to onto the land. Good video Ron 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈

[@Lance1805]

I admire your perseverance in those woods Ron..dont forget to check for ticks!

[@gigicostlow4414]

It's so sad they don't do anything with this historical cemetery. Hopefully someone from there will see your video and use your suggestions. Been to Twin Lakes many times. I always thought they were named Twin Lakes because there were 2 of them next to each other. Thanks for the history lesson.

[@courtneyw.6456]

How sad to think that the cemetery that holds the pioneers of that area has been forgotten. I would love to clean that place up if I lived closer.

[@shereerichmond4833]

Pretty awesome and great that you found out from the family history and photos hey... love this channel you do a great job Ron thank you so much 😊

[@mandamorris7934]

My husband and I accidentally found a body once. Partially buried on the side of the road... he'd been missing and dead for a year to the day we found him. We found out of course later, the details of his life, and while he was not a nice man, they did arrest and convict two men for his murder. It was a very creepy event that we've never forgotten.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

wow...chilling.

[@lisaknell1809]

A body floating in the river got hung up on my boyfriend’s boat dock. 😮 He called the police and the body was eventually identified as a guy who had been in a drug halfway house and checked himself out. It was pretty creepy, even though I only saw it as it was floating face down in the water!

[@mandamorris7934]

@@lisaknell1809 omg it's so creepy! I'm sorry that happened... Mean ol world out there...

[@jolandajolanda8572]

This was awesome.... Pioneers 1800 barried on a hill in the wood.What a beautiful place to get barried. Twin lake still named after the twins. Forgotten faces it was. Thnx.❣️🇳🇱🌷👍

[@user-jf8ys9qb5m]

Blessings to you Ron. Excited seeing the new video. Youre such a good story teller. Stay safe out there❤

[@user-re5bu8co8f]

Can't wait to see this Ron and hear from our best study teller!! Looking forward to this 😊... Mary from Arkansas. ❤

[@suziboggus5206]

It's quite interesting for you to actually locate that cemetery! My biggest fear would be poison oak or ivy! It would be something to find more info on that family.

[@elizabethdon1905]

Thank you Ron😊good show*Sorry you have to fight the long grass stickers,weeds&🌾🐛 thorns*can't wait for your next show🥹

[@nancyvolke237]

This is truly an adventure!!! Thanks for sharing with us...🙏🏻👍🏻😇

[@Kuulei265]

No SNAKES? I mean there has to be at least one in that mess. When you said Spiders, my head started itching. Spiders just LOVE MY HAIR!!

[@carlaburgoon744]

My fear of snakes would definitely keep me from treading around that overgrown wooded cemetery. I am a chicken.

[@CCcastro336]

Very interesting! You find all all this history. It’s sad to see the cemetery so over grown! I love your videos!

[@dawnprochilo8084]

Thanks for sharing Ron. That chipmunk chirping in the background is sounding a warning because you're in their territory. I guess they're not used to having a person walking so close to them. What a sin that the cemetery looks like that. At least it wasn't a wasted trip. Those stones were interesting. It would be nice to have the cemetery cleaned up or like you said clear paths to make it easier. The story was really interesting. My day is complete. Take care Ron. Looking forward to your next video.

[@sdbelland]

I love this find. What a nice cemetary. A bit of clean up without taking too much away would still leave this as a gem.

[@peterredfern1174]

Morning Ron and everyone from ballarat in Oz,👋👋🙏🙏👍🇦🇺

[@nadiabrook7871]

Wow!! So much history found in an abandoned cemetery!! How ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING!! Incidentally, my maternal grandmother's maiden name was Wray!! Her family hailed from Londonderry in Northern Ireland!! XXXX 🤗💞❤👍

[@16CopenhagenLLC]

Thank you Ron, I appreciate how respectful you are and how you bring awareness to community, suggesting clean up of forgotten cemeteries. Love your channel.

[@susanna3]

Looking forward to this!

[@sethalim8283]

Finding lost cemetery adventure . Thank you Ron

[@joylewis8929]

Thanks Ron ! Love hearing about the people before us !

[@mariaferreras4369]

Think about your safety in these areas. What if phone doesn’t work? Can you get an alert button? Just in case! Make sure you tell your staff when you go in and you call them asap when you exit. If you don’t call they need to act!

[@mariannemonagle3310]

Beautiful lush area, I hope there is no poison ivy or oak!! So no wonder it's lost grown over as it is. Wonderful to remember these folks! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@noNo-yc8np]

excited. i am binge watching still. fantastic work 😊

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Good evening Ron and everyone

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Lar-dog!! great to see ya.

[@sandysue202]

These folks had some large stones! Its sad that they have been forgotten and are just there in the brush and leaves.

[@leslieannportlock257]

Loved looking at lost cemetery, isn't it exciting to discover unknown graves. Thank you Ron, safe travels to your next assignment. Xx ❤

[@ashleykane4951]

Thank you sir!! That was awesome, to find the family others forgot about!

[@theresalaux5655]

Boy what gumption you have Ron!!! There is no way I would trek in that mess but I am glad you do! Thanks!❤

[@kelleypeterson2713]

In the UP of MI there are so many abandoned cemeteries. It’s sad. However many locals have started to take it upon themselves to help “restore” them. Thank you for showing these

[@veronicathode1466]

Wow, this very interesting. Thanks Ron, be careful.

[@timbebee5630]

I've been watching you for a little while now Ron but this is my first time I've communicated back to you. This area is terribly sad. The neglect is horrendous.

[@lydiashandro3037]

You are my kind of guy pursuing adventure in restoring lost history. Thx. L.S. from Calgary

[@aussiepete6770]

Fascinating stuff. If that was a coffin in the ground, with my curiosity, I would open the lid.

[@GD_MoonBlister]

Absolutely amazing that the majority of those stones where in such great condition. Fantastic find! Thanks for sharing and stay well!!

[@sandreawhite7534]

That was so interesting. It’s so sad to think these people came out here, risking their lives, settling in this land for others to have a future. It’s just so heartbreaking to have their resting place forgotten. Thank you for showing it. These people would just be in awe if they knew hundreds of years after their death, their graves could be seen around the world in a video. They didn’t even know what a video was. You’re so kind and respectful to these people. They are not forgotten now because I’ll never forget this video. I am sure other viewers won’t forget either.

[@Mszahnclass95]

When you went through the woods all i think 🤔 of ticks .This was cool story especially coming from WI . I am glad you embrace the forgotten Ron thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@susanbehlke6164]

I LOVE IT! Chicago will certainly miss you Ron! Good luck in your travels!

[@genewileyopa]

Exciting adventure. Thanks Those stone were in great condition for the most part.

[@robertwomack6015]

Ty for taking us along Ron ❤

[@whitneyhiggins7580]

Such a cool find! Yes, please do more of these!!

[@stormseeker4freedom]

This saddens me to no end. My goodness, these people deserve to be remembered and honored for bri ging others to the area so this town could flourish. The townspeople need to step up and care for this beautiful place. God bless ypu Ron for what you do. I love your channel. 💯

[@photohoot]

Ron, This is another favorite. We absolutely love watching you in your element, getting excited and seeking out the forgotten. We feel like we are 10 again, hanging out with the boy that got us in trouble, It's a good thing, Thanks Ron.

[@scotta3906]

I love these lost cemetery adventures! Great stuff

[@tiffanywitmer6360]

I love the new content. Please do more. Makes me want to search for old cemeteries in Central PA. Thanks, Ron

[@Miriam60589]

What an adventure!! Thank you🥰

[@tammyellis3933]

Really enjoyed this one, ty for bringing it to us all

[@bonniehughes9549]

Love your channel. You bring alive a person for a day to be remembered, and hopefully it brings about a family searching for someone lost.

[@carterpmu]

The 35th Illinois Infantry has quite a history.

[@chrisgraphs1015]

It's very terrible how the city lets this happen. Thanks, Ron, for the tour. You go all out for us the viewers.

[@DOGLOVERMACON]

Thank you, Ron and Deb!!! Love, love, love the photos and family history added to Ron’s walk. You guys are the best! ❤❤❤

[@johno30197]

Thank's for sharing mate...

[@TheAlexis4444]

Thanks for the effort you made, going through all the wilderness... must have been an adventure for you too.

[@denisesnider1939]

Really enjoyed exploring with you... The pictures were awesome... Thank you Ron

[@susanrussell2213]

I look forward to all your shows. When I was a child my Aunt used to explore cematerys so very interesting. Your voice makes the show..

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Wow, thank you. you inspire me.

[@munroboice1542]

this was a particularly fascinating little hike. was surprized at birth dates, some from our colonial era in western Illinois. we are such a young country

[@kylied932]

What an adventure ! Thanks for taking us along 😊

[@monicahyland8641]

I love the idea of a trail system running through there, a foot path through the woods looking at the history of your town, amazing..

[@MonicaLitman]

Love walking through the woods and yes this is truly a forgotten cemetery. RIP to all

[@diane_alworth]

Love these walking in the woods videos.

[@deborahfaulk5532]

I enjoyed the video and history of the lost cemetery. Good night Ron

[@user-re5bu8co8f]

Great video Ron and interesting seeing the graves of these settlers..ty for all you do and have a great week ahead and stay safe out there Ron 😊❤️....I enjoyed this very much..... Mary from Arkansas

[@ohmeowzer1]

This was wonderful thank you

[@rhondaparks3738]

That was great Ron! Just love the adventure of finding a lost cemetery. This would be a great Eagle Scout project. Thanks for remembering these sadly forgotten pioneers!

[@susanhlavaty9500]

I love these old forgotforgotten cemeteries. Thanks so much for this adventure

[@yayapatriot777]

Love this !!!!!! God bless you doll!

[@veronicashackelford3696]

Hello Ron again, i love visiting cemetaries as well, its very peacefull! Have a great Sunday!

[@reneeryan4451]

This is one of your best videos ever. I really enjoyed watching it especially the part about the Imerson family

[@harveycaldwell2409]

Ron thank you for this video

[@womobewo]

That was very interesting. That Lawson monument looked very new.

[@kathyholmes3853]

Thank you Ron!!

[@hermiendrridder875]

Yes I love it, who knows what else we might find on this adventures, good and bad, great video, thanks.

[@djdouglas-gf2nk]

This is so interesting, I always loved finding the old family plots when I lived in Kansas. Thank you for letting me continue to explore with you as I'm to old to get out there anymore.

[@DeadlyKnot]

You got me in the mood to look for abandoned cemeteries in my area now lol

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

you r doin great - do it, post it!

[@DeadlyKnot]

yes sir! @@FacesoftheForgotten

[@tracysmith3076]

Wow. Such a great video Ron. Thank you so much. I would love to have my back yard by that cemetery. It would make for easy access for taking care of it.

[@SheriTracey61]

When I was a youngun, we lived in Ossining, NY. And one summer, after my swim lesson, waiting for my little brothers lesson to be done, I was wandering in the woods near the pool….I found a single headstone out in the woods. But I was intrigued. And still am at 62. Don’t remember the name on the stone, but it was a soldiers grave.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Forgotten. But not by you 👍

[@napagirl48]

Ron another great video thank you for taking us on todays journey!!!🌹🙏