Visiting The Witch’s Grave And More In The Old Church Graveyard

Exploring an old church graveyard and visiting a grave surrounded by local lore.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Maude’s little hands I miss them so, All through the day wherever I go, All through the night how lonely it seems, For no little hands wake me out of my dreams. I miss them all through the weary hours, I miss them as others do sunshine and flowers. Daytime or nighttime, wherever I go, Maudes little hands I miss them so. Support Sidestep Adventures: Patreon.com/SidestepAdventures Announcing the new Patreon members only Facebook group! Visit our Patreon for more details..... My flashlights: bit.ly/2ZkatOt Wukong Magnets who provided me with a few magnets for my channels sent me a discount code to pass along to my subscribers.... The code: Sidestep16 You get 16% off using that code. www.magnetfishingwukong.com/

[@bestofsmall]

that is such a sweet haunting poem,lovely

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Sidestep Adventures huge Follower here. Yo Robert I enjoy these walks w you and your crew Lov lov those Trees 🌲 the space. Awww the new buddy that cute ass doggie. Awww he’s a good boy B safe guy. Good health always always You all out there as well I lov my beautiful world no matter

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Nancy Santamaria La Tica thank you

[@MrJeep75]

I love this poem

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Sidestep Adventures wow

[@youtubecensors5419]

When I go to cemeteries to clean relatives' graves, I sometimes wander around and pull back the growth on long forgotten ones and clean them up a bit and literally say the person's name, wondering how long it's been since their name was actually spoken out loud on Earth.

[@barbiekyzar5192]

Me too

[@babyboo68696869]

I go to the cemeteries by me at least 3 times a week and clean them up and pick up knocked over headstones

[@sallyintucson]

Me too!

[@tessadawkins8010]

I do this to! So glad it’s not just me that cares! ❤️

[@bojanglesthewizard8875]

I do the same sometimes. I wonder when the last time a family member, or a friend came along to visit their grave

[@jeniw8586]

A friendly dog to welcome you is awesome. Feels as though he keeps the departed company.

[@zoologist1992]

I know. Imagine how he stops vandals. I guess their bodies are never found. There's a columnbarium in Alabama that I frequent that is guarded by wasps, black widows and scorpions. And me and the landowners thrive on it. Not every event can be caught on camera. We get extra security. They get a safe place to live.

[@whyyousotriggered6050]

In eauropean cultures a black dog or a dog knows as a grave yard dog was said to be a omen that you or a loved one was soon to pass and the dog is a spirit who helps the restless souls after being buried and gives them company while they make their jeourny to the other side

[@frankcastle4715]

He likes the cemetery cause he knows there are bones buried everywhere..😂

[@timeslips3785]

Animals can tell the heart from the git. That dog is loving and probably brings loving energy to some restless spirits

[@littlesis6688]

Jno ot JNO is an abbreviation for John just as Jas is for James.

[@2Feet2Worlds]

Someone loved Maude dearly. A grave that is a tree trunk that has been cut at the top is symbolic of a life cut short. at 14 years old (dying and probably being buried near her 15th birthday), I'm sure it was a very grievous blow to the family.

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

That was such a beautiful, yet sad grave.

[@bonniebrown6960]

I never heard of that . Thanks for sharing that with us .

[@donniebrown2896]

Quite common for that type of marker to be used for high ranking members of "Woodmen of the World" also. An old cemetery near me that was recovered had a large number of those.

[@2Feet2Worlds]

@@donniebrown2896 I believe this one is different, though. Not all tree stump markers are Woodsmen of the World markers.

[@LifeMostSouthern]

I love the poem. Those were beautiful words from the heart of a grieving mama.

[@gothempress]

About the "witch", she's getting the last laugh because she's rising from her grave as a newly formed tree. 😝 Take that, old superstitions!

[@marywright8151]

I was thinking the same thing she has come back as that tree

[@crystalpacheco888]

I thought the samething,There is a movie about witch who was buried under rocks an a tree,storm came an split the tree in turn releasing the witch once more

[@Albinoafroman316]

Actually Amish and Quakers believe planting a tree on a cursed person grave will trap their soul as long as the tree doesn't die.

[@lisaellis2593]

You, know half of the people they called witches, they were midwives and knew about medicinal herbs, and some were very well off, financially, A , lot of men saw that and did not like it, So they made up some story that she was a witch , in order to get their land.

[@vivianp5962]

A witch's path revolves around NATURE. They are not evil as the Christians protray us. It doesn't surprise me that a tree is growing where she lays. The connection between the craft & nature is unbreakable. Bless her soul. So mote it be.

[@paulinemullin6239]

The tree growing out from the rocks is Hawthorne wich is known as the Witches Tree ! xx

[@cuppy3874]

The more you know

[@SephardicHawaiian]

Hawthorne is a tree used in preventing witchcraft as well as used for magical purposes in England and Scotland. Makes sense it would be planted on a grave of someone suspected of practicing witchcraft.

[@sarahclaireclaire7586]

Maybe records in the church ❓❓🤔🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🇦🇺

[@belleange590]

What a gorgeous dog.

[@TheGeocampbell]

I think that beautiful loving dog is the Keeper of the Garden of Stones. Great video!

[@sammyjo8109]

Charlie Shellhouse was just 22 years old. He worked as a logger and was killed when a log fell on him while he was unloading the truck. He was the oldest of four sons.

[@SFaust-zy5vy]

They just don't make grave markers like they used to..I absolutely love the epitaphs on them. Little Maude's is beautiful but very sad...it makes me wonder what happened to her. Another beautiful adventure. ❤

[@davidplain3162]

Makes me wonder if she died from an farm accident, illness or animal attack!!! So many ways death could manifest itself in those days!!!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

You had me with the dog. Love dogs.

[@dm607]

Such a beautiful place. As a mum, Maudes' epitaph made me cry. That dog was adorable. Really hope you can come back to this one. Thank you from Australia. Stay safe please!

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

A canine care taker, minding the visitors. No doubt you passed inspection, another friendly soul meets. Blessed Passover & Resurrection 💝

[@82566]

Beautiful cemetary, loved seeing the furry little guardian 🐾💛 & as for the alleged " witch " she was a human being above all and deserves to be honored as such . Thank you so much for ur adventures and respect for the dead truly appreciated

[@lindahutson9099]

That’s a beautiful dog

[@delstanley1349]

"Maude's Little Hands" reminded me of the song "Grandma's Hands" by Bill Withers who died a week ago today. His song is covered by many artists. You can hear his song on KZbin. Here, I never thought of hands in the remembrance of one so young. Art has such beauty and range. Bravo!

[@alisongriffin337]

Another beautiful and peaceful cemetery. The dog is like the caretaker, he’s just making sure everything is ok. Love it when you find out stories that go with the cemeteries you visit. As always, look forward to the next one. Xx

[@MrMilwaukee]

Robert, Thank you for the video. Those of us who have lost a child can relate and cry when you read Maude’s epitaph

[@kristinalasic4439]

Am sorry for your lost 😥💖

[@lyle_marie_ceniza]

The 🐕in the vid was so cute.

[@jeffbucklew8618]

That’s our family’s church, the grave with cover wanted to be buried in the shade is the story we were always told. Shellhouse, Hilton, and Rigsby are our families, probably others.

[@jeffmoore3449]

Such interesting surnames. The British meaning of Lew is a place of shelter. So there's a Buckhouse, a Shellhouse, and Hilton is like a great big house and a Rig is a horse-drawn wheeled vehicle for carrying passengers to the various houses. Sounds like a fun community.

[@shantimindproductions5585]

That's such an interesting last name, Shellhouse. Thanks for sharing the info about the names, @Jeff Moore

[@marypettitt9150]

This is a lovely, beautifully-tended cemetery. Family and early church cemeteries are fascinating.

[@ShelbyBrand]

Bless your family for allowing us to see it! Your family takes amazing care of the Lost. Amazing.

[@connie4937]

Do you know the story of the pile of stones? Will you share it with us?

[@chriscross2001]

I lost my little girl last year, Maude's mother wrote those words. Nothing worse than lossing your child

[@keithsaunders5994]

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

[@lindamoye9417]

So sorry ! I lost my husband right yrs ago but only thing worse is to lose a child I'm sure. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@lindamoye9417]

8 yrs is what I tried to say

[@chriscross2001]

@@keithsaunders5994 Thank you it's been so hard

[@chriscross2001]

@@lindamoye9417 I'm so sorry. God bless and keep you

[@BobHoss4]

Maude must have benn so loved... R.I.P. to her, and to whoever held her dear enough to write such kind words. Thank you for sharing your spoils of your explorations. Cemetaries and graveyards are so human, and so easy to overlook.

[@shanaadams9293]

Such a peaceful place. Beautiful bird songs

[@pumpupjam9648]

Thank you for the woodman's stone with carvings. I saw one up in around Oneida, NY years ago. The date on the tomb was born 1750 death 1825, and other old tomb stones with chiseled markings on them dating back to the mid 1700's. The family generations from way back fought in the Indian Wars before the 13 Colonies were ever born. Their family is English stock and now mixed with American. Am proud of this family because they still have a large family and keeping up with the traditions of their forefather's. Am still proud now, cause I just spoke to one of the great great great great great grandchildren of this family. I love history, and they had plenty of it. Sidestep, you do a wonderful work by looking into these old cemeteries. One day, they will all be emptied. Cause the Lord, promised he would bring them all back on earth once the earth has been cleansed from all wickedness and plagues. And his Kingdom (or government) will rule from Heaven over the earth! What a blessing that will be to see these first pioneers of this new land.

[@rollonbc]

Woodsmen was founded in 1890 so there is some confusion there

[@americanbarbie18]

Oh where is this located?! I live near oneida

[@humanbeing8932]

aaaw that doggy is so cute . He seemed lonely and was looking for some affection. It felt good to see you holding him and showing him some love.

[@JaimeExploring]

Beautiful Church Graveyard and special meet and greet with the dog, just wanted some hugs! Safe Travels

[@imomediaimomedia6648]

Different and unique resting place...maintained and cared for.👍What a top notch 🐕. Robert and crew have a continued great day.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

The dog was a lovely distraction from this lovely place :) would like to know more of the folklore of the witches story Thankyou for a lovely vid again

[@gannjones4480]

Me too, but I bet she had some what of a since of what was to come , ole folks didn’t like that , I don’t remember how old he was. , but my grandfather did . The people use to make accusations about him .

[@tangie777uk]

Beautiful graveyard.Thank you Robert.stay safe

[@genevavredeveld3748]

I've always enjoyed walking through cemeteries looking for the oldest graves and often wondered about their lives.

[@DiamondboiS]

Dog: sup welcome to my grave. you are welcome here

[@ricknelson576]

Great video Robert. Had everything , a friendly dog, a witch and cool history of time past. Maude died 11 days before her 15th bday. Beautiful epithet.Thanks for video.

[@evalevy2909]

"Gonna look around " - stays put and gives doggy love

[@loosehandle1]

RIP Maude, very hard to lose a teen or any child. Little hands....

[@evevening7995]

He is a lovely dog, you must love dogs too, thank you for another adventure, take care and stay safe, EVE X

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello Robert, I went visiting cemeteries last week and I picked up and straightened up tombstones that had fallen down. I have one more to fix it is a very tall monument that has fallen off the base I'm going to level up the base and take a tripod and block and tackle to lift it up.. gonna be hard to do buddy

[@maryr7800]

Thank you for doing that. I wish more people respected cemeteries like you do.

[@bethmetcalf3447]

David McKinney that is so very thoughtful! God bless you!🙂

[@edaallenby6092]

My Father always said respect the dead. For whatever you do to them that shall be done to you. Although our soul & spirit departs from our body the memorial of your existence is undeniable for you once lived but now lay with the expired.

[@bonniebrown6960]

He was a sweet doggy . He was loving the attention . Those were some old graves for sure . It's sad to see them falling apart , but you can tell that they were once beautiful headstones and markers . The witch grave was spooky . It looked like some of the rocks were burned . I remember there used to be an old tell about a woman in Hall county Ga. and people said she was a witch . This reminded me of that . Some people would go to her for "medicines " and to have their fortunes told . I knew a woman that wanted a baby so much , so she went to visit the witch . The witch told the woman that she would go on a trip and she told her some different things to do while on this trip with her husband . So the woman did what the witch told her to do and sure enough the woman and her husband finally got pregnant and had a little girl . I don't remember all of the things she said she had to do while on the trip , but I do know that while they were on their trip they did get pregnant . lol !! I don't really believe it all that witch stuff , but I do believe in old timey remedies for medicines . I think that God put things on this earth to help us no doubt . I believe those things got handed down from generations to generations and if a old woman was using these remedies.... they were accused of being witches. Some might really have been practicing evil things and those are the scary ones that I .....for one don't care to fool with . Yikes !! I'll stick with God's word . 👍😊🙏 Thanks for sharing your video !! Take care and God bless . Hope you and your family have a Happy Easter !!

[@amberdawn2601]

I thought some of the rocks looked burned too, so maybe it wasn't a grave at all. Maybe it was a chimney that got knocked down. Could've been from the 1st church on the site, maybe.

[@znayJ]

Midwives were considered Witches ☠🤔

[@cuppy3874]

Finally a Christian that isn't thrashing on witches. You can believe what you want on if their real or not. Witch or not we're all human.

[@webglider1962]

Love the dog :) I remember the last Woodman monument you showed, striking. Also really nice to see an old cemetary so well looked after. Thanks.

[@johnwinkler1684]

Thanks for your kindness toward the dog. You have an on looker always. Also I have gone to cemeteries to visit friends and family and I do clean the site and pick up trash. God Bless and continue safe travels

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Much enjoyed and little Maude's poem on her marker. So many children died back in the day! I've seen Mother and Father markers with a row of five or six small stones of their children. Thank You Kindly for sharing your journeys into our ancestors and our history! Love, Light, Peace, Health and Safe Journeys! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@jamesburke2110]

Hey, Jno is the English abbreviation for 'John"

[@gloriahayes3490]

I was always of the understanding that Jno. was for Jonathan.

[@amandabeard7830]

Jno = John & Jon = Jonathan

[@Jake-cv1to]

Johannes

[@marypettitt9150]

or Jonathan. I found Jno a lot in genealogical research of this time frame and earlier

[@nazkamahal887]

Johannes

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

Pretty sure if she was considered a Witch, she wouldn't be buried in consecrated ground. but I am no expert . Cool vid.

[@possumbuddy]

I thought the same thing. It might have been just a small group of people that thought she was a witch and placed the stones after she was buried. Poor woman was probably a widow that lived alone.

[@amberdawn2601]

I thought it might have been a chimney from an old building that got knocked down and was never hauled off. It's weird that there'd only be one like that, and you're right that they probably wouldn't have buried a witch on church grounds. (He did say there was a church, right?)

[@bella42291]

She could have been a "granny" . celtic druid, like granny on the Beverly Hillbillies. They where highly revered and would be buried in a cemetery.

[@brazillady5119]

She might be buried just outside the consecrated boundary.

[@jefferyjones5167]

I think you're right. My understanding is that the church would not allow for witches or other heretics to be buried in a churchyard (graveyard). That's why we have cemeteries.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

That doggy is very well taken care of! His coat is so clean and tangle free. Hard to do with a long haired dog in the spring!!!

[@heathernelson5624]

Beautiful views some great "post card" moments shown. I think the dog was happy to have some human interaction lol

[@countrycrossstitcher3573]

Awww such a friendly trusting doggy 🐶 we all need doggy love right now to help lessen the stress. So many little ones there also and Maudes inscription made me tear up for the parent who wrote that.

[@hippywytch1]

I love walking through old cemeteries. I visited a very old cemetery outside Sharon Springs, KS a few years back. It's full of old pioneers and civil war volunteers, during that time period.

[@marieminshull1400]

No way I'd walk through that's disrespect to the deceased don't mess with stuff if you don't have knowledge

[@libbynester1814]

The Dog was awesome. Surely was friendly. What a pleasant treat to have a friend visit in the cemetery. LOL

[@BOMOEXPLORERS]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and Healthy .🙏🏼 love from BO&MO Paranormal EXPLORERS from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️😘

[@flaminglaughter]

You will come back to that cemetery in 20 years and that small tree growing out of the witches grave will be a substantial tree.

[@NightBazaar]

The headstone for Maude was pretty sad. She was only 15 years old when she died. It would be interesting who is buried under that pile of rocks. That she was a witch might just be a tale that cropped up over the years. There might be some public records about who it is. It's pity there's no headstone. It could be that it was someone who had no family and was too poor to afford a headstone. At the very least, she was a human being.

[@rachelk5720]

or.. what if all it was a pile of rocks and there is no body buried there?

[@notthebees4961]

@@rachelk5720 a lot of people are commenting this but there's no evidence for either

[@Carolbearce]

Beautiful old cemetery. Interesting stones. Love the epitaphs.

[@lauradarnallterry5464]

Wow a witch grave sight .that is kind of cool looking .

[@andreakellom5556]

Near where I live there is a baby's grave made and carved from marble!! So beautiful!!! It's a baby's bed and there's an indent in the pillow,. and the blanket is turned back! No writing use your imagination!!!!!!

[@jamesclough2638]

Great story. Love the dog.

[@kalvincroft5111]

Love seeing your videos. I miss my Georgia home. That Church and cemetery looks like the one my Dad and his family is are buried at. They are around Berlin . There are two Cemeteries about five miles apart that our family is laid to rest at.

[@bobbikayerobbins7492]

This was amazing. Thank you for showing this. And all you do. Keep safe. Prayers sent. Thank you again.

[@catherinep2034]

Aww, what a beautiful dog! That "not so bright" grave looks dangerous. I wonder if Maude's grave was designed to hold water? It definitely would've looked so elegant when it was erected. Very sad if that is a grave of a suspected witch. Hopefully at peace.

[@frankrice5364]

Thank you the respect that is in your heart for the passing of others

[@fuzzamajumula]

What a lovely, peaceful graveyard. Thank you for the tour! And what an adorable, tour-guide puppy! He seemed very happy to see you!

[@dawnnaylor7064]

Wow beautiful cemetery. Thanks for an amazing video. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@cowgirlvillarreal]

Very Interesting love history tons of good Wonderful stories

[@vivienkow]

I love this Videos and Whats better then a Dog he or she is Beautyfull

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

Cool dog

[@trreb1]

What's better than a dog? Sitting in a lawn chair near the cemetery with a cooler full of beer hanging out with the dog and waiting for a witch to come out of that grave and scare the shit out of someone standing by her grave. Then have the dog look at ya with that "I told you so" look. LOL

[@colleencrane4843]

I love stories, like that makes you think, who, what why,and where, but never to know, so fascinating to me and so peaceful there as well and beautiful. Great video Robert!

[@golgothika]

Definitely one of my favorite videos you've done! The stonework is amazing. I'd love to hear your friends family history here. The folklore is very cool.

[@JB-ul2bh]

Thank you so much for posting these videos. They are so interesting and informative.

[@barbthomas4492]

Such an interesting cemetery. I look forward to your explorations.

[@theresaroda]

I very much enjoyed this episode. I love and look forward to all your postings. It's so obvious how much your care about your local history and preserving the past for future generations. I am always amazed by the famous Red Georgia earth we see as you forage out these cemetery plots and homesteads long forgotten. I along with many are fascinated with the Early American and Civil War history that Georgia has. I loved the Dog in this episode. Large like a wolf in comparison to the lady pictured with him. Collies and German Shepards are large like that and sweet like this one was. Thank you, for keeping us entertained and educated during these Isolation Days.

[@tralhas]

The silence and the birds... very soothing.

[@wendyderk1587]

I would love to see this one again seems there could be many stories there ! As for the witch I'm sure they thought she was but many were just healers that ppl were afraid of it's ashame because ppl nkiw are going back to the natural medicines these ppl made an d many are making their own God Bless Be Safe Love d that dog ! 🐾🐕💖🙏😇✝️🐇❤️🇺🇸

[@jeanfish7]

The OD was more likely Laudnum, which was basically liquid opium.

[@kellywoods5982]

Love that dog! Very interesting stones, I particularly liked Maudes.

[@jondickinson1056]

That was magnificent...thank you for sharing with us. Such things are important in life...especially so in these troubled times.

[@user-randi1987]

What a very nice dog. That was a very nice cemetery, interesting headstones. Never saw ones that look like trees. I don't think that person was a witch, the town would not have buried here in thier cemetery if that what they really thought. Nice video Robert, Thanks

[@jamielieberg7053]

you said it's an old church graveyard that means connected ground they would never barry a witch in the connected ground. The witch's grave looks like an older style grave, not from someone wanting to keep a witch down you got to think about this all the other graves have a large slab over the top what to prevent that from happing what your showing,me mean's is the water table is high so to prevent the coffin or as what is called today the casket from coming up from the ground they would place a heavy stone on top they would do that also to prevent animals from getting into the grave for food that is what that is about. Also you, Robert, I hope y'all a great day and to your family have a great and healthy easter Peace Out

[@lindamccaughey8800]

That was really interesting about witch, fantastic way to end video. Loved it all though. Thanks for taking me along. Please stay safe

[@ladawndalley2307]

I loved the peacefulness of this scene. Hearing the birds and insects in the background brought back so many memories!

[@r.gordontrueblood3188]

A crown on a tombstone, whether an engraving or the whole stone, represents the glory of life after death and the deceased's ascension into heaven. It also may mean immortality, victory and righteousness

[@cwb0051]

Dogs, Truely Are Mans Best Friend..Stay Safe...

[@mcwatersd]

That is a beautiful cemetery. Those headstones are amazing esp the poem. The story behind the field stone grave is interesting. What a cool dog. Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@callierandall8522]

As a find-'a-grave member, an opportunity to photograph all headstones and put them on the website. There's so many cemeteries that are lost , never to be found. And family who aren't able to travel or even find some of these places, you're already there! Just a suggestion??

[@tpniefer]

The dog reminded me of a true event. At one of our local cemeteries an old man and his dog lived next to this cemetery. The old man died and was buried in the cemetery next to his home. One of his children took the dog to care for it but every day the dog would go to the cemetery and lay on his masters grave. The dog wouldn't eat and soon it died also. How did that dog know that his master, buried within a sealed concrete vault, know his master rested there?

[@AdventuresIntoHistory]

Wow

[@robertforrest7956]

Some animals have a Keen sense of smell....

[@ericharmon7163]

Sounds like an adaptation of Grayfriars Bobby. A Graveyard in Edinburgh Scotland. Local lore said he lived by his masters grave till the dog too passed. There is a memorial to him there. In reality, a grave yard is a good place for them to find food and not be bothered.

[@GingerKraut]

I read a story about a French Bulldog in Indiana who did the same thing. Might be an interesting new urban legend..who knows? Dogs are loyal and the best of God's creatures! 🐶🥰

[@tpniefer]

@@GingerKraut Absolutely! Dogs are the best.

[@donaldmilhoan6379]

Nice video, the dog is so friendly, that dog loved you. I think I like to be buried in Georgia. I'm in Florida, elevation is too low. The old graves back then were so decorative.

[@tommypine9239]

Thanks, but we don’t want any Floridians in our Georgia resting places. We’d like to keep the state classy.

[@karenhargis9824]

I love your videos... You seem like a kind, honest and gentle person

[@carolholmes6352]

I enjoyed watching you being kind to the dog , so beautiful to see kindness Thank you

[@tinabrookes4913]

So peaceful and lovely

[@deborahfarr2201]

I'm glad you take your time to go though these places and read off the names. That's awesome of you to do. As for the witch, I'm pagan and see many things not right about that story. But most of all if ppl felt that true back in that day she would not be in a graveyard. Maybe a cemetery but they would not have put her next to a church. But most ppl that actually practiced back then you would have never known. It was a secret that their life depended on.

[@licksnkicks1166]

This was amazing! Thank you for taking the time to read the epitaphs on the gravestones.

[@leahveneau3841]

You do travel to some of the coolest places. Thank you for doing this, I find it welcoming distraction from what is going on around the world. Thanks again

[@mattdavis2985]

Good morning good blessing Friday to you 🙏

[@GingerKraut]

Greetings fellow cemetery/genealogy nerds! Love these videos...and loved seeing the sweet pupper who came to visit. If anyone is interested, there's a book I'd like to recommend titled "Your Guide to Cemetery Research" by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack. It has helpful information for genealogists AND people who love to visit cemeteries. Happy Easter!

[@suzietexus8620]

Beautiful video and a really good n boy (or girl) 🐕. Enjoyed the story of the witch’s grave

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

So peaceful. What a handsome dog 🐕. Friend.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

No matter how beloved we are, those who care for our graves must pass too and eventually the graves themselves decay, despite being of stone. It simply underscores my belief that we are not that important. Some of the world's greatest leaders graves have been lost to time. I only hope there is truly an afterlife, because life it way too short, but I doubt it, really do.

[@rebeccascott4664]

🙏🏽❤️I don’t Jesus lives. Will pray for you God bless

[@roseford9884]

Jesus lives my friend

[@christineberry3076]

My great grandmother's family had one Jno too!

[@rickashay6023]

You did it again another very interesting video with a great story . Thanks for sharing.

[@kathleenmenard856]

Thank you for all that you do. Stay safe and God Bless

[@juliem.679]

The witch's grave? Probably an old woman who was knowledgeable in traditional medicines and treated the locals. Perhaps she was African American and esteemed in her own community as a wise woman and somehow came to be buried there. Hence, the peculiar but ancient tradition of a rock-covered grave. God bless her soul and give her peaceful rest.

[@davidplain3162]

Or maybe she was a witch!!! They did exist then, as the do now!!! Expand your thinking!!!

[@teeprice7499]

@@davidplain3162 I'm a witch. What of it?

[@frankdawe5156]

There are people today who consider themselves "witches" but are not the evil kind we normally think about on Halloween. These witches attain their "power' in the spirituality of Nature, not unlike many indigenous peoples. Their pagan beliefs are known as Wicca..

[@teeprice7499]

@Steven Mathew's Judge not lest ye be judged, for it is by these judgments that ye shall be judged.

[@juliem.679]

@Steven Mathew's "Considered" and proven in a court of law are two very different things. It is unbiblical to condemn someone on hearsay or suspicion, yet our religious history in America has been plagued with fearful individuals and groups that seek to vilify that which they either do not understand or that they mistake for wrongful practice.

[@tacocin]

Maude -- 15 years old. Like every adolescent, she expected to live forever. Tragic.

[@davidplain3162]

She was old enough to be married in those days!!! I can't imagine anyone in that era expecting to live to an ripe old age with so many dying at 40 or younger!! She was almost middle aged!!!

[@amberdawn2601]

ALMOST 15. I think 11 days shy of her birthday?

[@theresacoy9881]

@@davidplain3162 yes & I also believe that if they weren't married by 16 they were labeled "Old Maids"... it's sad she lost her life so young.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Love seeing these old cemeteries. It's great that you are preserving the history💙

[@annebell7274]

A beautiful graveyard. Some beautiful headstones. Some beautiful words. A beautiful day and a beautiful German Shepherd. Simply beautiful 🌿🌹🌿 I have never seen a grave like the Witch's grave. I have to say though, its beautiful in its own way. 🌿🌹🌿