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Visiting Cemeteries

One of my favorite things to do on a sunny spring afternoon is walk through local cemeteries in search of ancestors who are buried there. No, I have not gone insane, nor do I have an infatuation with the dead or morbidity. Cemeteries are actually a very peaceful place to take a walk, and there is information on tombstones that can come in useful for genealogical research. Information that can be found on tombstones includes birth and death information, a woman’s maiden name, parent’s names, town of origin, and military service. You may also discover the nearby grave of an … Continue reading →

Scary Places: Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut

Okay, so you might expect a cemetery, especially at night, to be a bit spooky. But, some say that Union Cemetery in Easton, Connecticut is especially full of unexplained phenomena. The cemetery dates all the way back to the 1600s, so there is a lot of history there. Of course, the cemetery is closed after dark and the Easton Police regularly patrol it, but that doesn’t stop curiosity seekers from breaking the law. Visitors have reported taking photos of orbs, light rods, and ectoplasmic mists. There is one apparition, the White Lady, who many people have reported seeing over the … Continue reading →

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific is located on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, not far from downtown Honolulu. It is the final resting ground for more than 44,000 United States war veterans (and their family members), more than half of whom died in the Pacific arena during World War II. The cemetery sits in an extinct volcano called Pouwaina and is referred to in Hawaii as “Punchbowl” because of its shape. Roughly translated, “Puowaina” means “Consecrated Hill” or “Hill of Sacrifice.” Historians say the first known use of Puowaina was as an altar where early Hawaiians offered sacrifices … Continue reading →