Saving a Forgotten Headstone - Elizabeth Ann Johns Pressney

Elizabeth Ann Johns Pressney
BIRTH 8 Jan 1838
DEATH 6 Apr 1876 (aged 38)
BURIAL Abilene Cemetery Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas
Susan Annie Pressney
BIRTH 29 Jul 1873
DEATH 2 Mar 1876 (aged 2)
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[@healthyheadstones6664]

Amazing! Thank you for coming all the way to Kansas to do this. Nicole and I had and absolute blast! We learned so much.

[@MissJane909]

Liked the Ryan Hall Y’all tee

[@amandabrown4269]

@@MissJane909 Yay! You recognized it!!

[@jeffb.2257]

Absolutely fascinating! I can feel the honor and respect you have for the people buried. The historic data is an important part of the restoration. Excellent. Thank you for all your expertise and great work.

[@paulajarman9314]

I want to learn how to do this. I appreciate the hard work and respect that you have when repairng these gravestones.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I can see where a piece is missing. That's very top????. A little angel. Thank you both, All three of you. .

[@sharoncollins920]

Absolutely fascinating to watch this video! Great Great job!

[@jeflarremore7170]

Great work!

[@lisafrizzell1252]

Awesome job keep up the great work

[@marg233]

Most interesting, kind, caring channel, person. Thank You♥️

[@robertforrest7956]

Happy Holidays Kids ☃️🎄☃️

[@walterpatton9246]

Hi there, is there a temperature limitation for hydraulic lime mortar? Loved the video!

[@HappierHeadstones]

He didn’t use any of that

[@jonnycoolg]

Well done!

[@hanahpelster4531]

You should come to Shenandoah Iowa if you can… I would love to see on from my hometown!!

[@Out-to-Pastor]

What is the putty you are using to reconnect the pieces? Why don't you put it under the whole thing as opposed to just the edges? Can the putty you are using be used to repair all stone types, or is it specific to that type of stone?

[@glorygloryholeallelujah]

I only have the answer to one of these questions…but it’s better than nothing, right? 😊 What he is using is a 2 part epoxy putty (or sometimes called epoxy sculpt). It is an incredibly durable, watertight and strong bonding adhesive (yet slightly flexible). If I had to guess why he only uses it on the edges, it might be because he’s using it as more of a water barrier to prevent erosion/decay from reaching the core of the headstone, than as an actual adhesive. But again-that’s a pure guess.🤷‍♀️

[@HappierHeadstones]

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[@lisawilson4551]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@carolramos1018]

Excellent job you guys! 😍I just imagine them smiling down on you.😁

[@Curious-K]

ADD moments when ppl are telling a story… it’s important to recognize the need to stop and listen. You have thought yourself well

[@susannewman3732]

What do you think would have been on the very top? I thought I saw a pin on the top.

[@HappierHeadstones]

Pins used to be used to hold these monumnets together, so you are correct in what you saw.

[@hotrodnate1]

With these style monuments either a small angel figure, or a closed urn.

[@griffinreitz7041]

My old home town, Abilene, KS. Going to be in Ottawa KS next month to level my grandfathers head stone, seeing as how no one else seems to be able to get it done LOL

[@chelyzimmerman563]

💕💕💕

[@bill1957111]

Lose the “music”. It’s annoying