Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Tombstone Tuesday























Carl Franz is buried at Sandusky's Oakland Cemtery. THE ERIE COUNTY, OHIO CEMETERY CENSUS BEFORE 1909 lists these dates of birth and death for Carl:

born March 26, 1826
died Jan. 18, 1864


Clasped hands are at the top of the tombstone of Carl Franz, indicating a welcome to the heavenly realm. Mr. Franz's inscription is in the German language.
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3 comments:

  1. Lori HJanuary 19, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    The clasped hands are one of my favorite symbols on a stone. I love the German inscription as well. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Dr. Bill (William L.) SmithJanuary 19, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    Another story to be told. Thanks for sharing.

    Bill ;-)

    http://drbilltellsancestorstories.blogspot.com/
    Author of "13 Ways to Tell Your Ancestor Stories"

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  3. Linda Hughes HiserJanuary 19, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Great tombstone. I love the older ones with the symbols. Thanks for the post.

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