Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Lakeview Cemetery - Meaford, Ontario

Yesterday, a friend and I visited Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford. Although, I went there to find monuments for clients, I also did some graveyard rabbit work. I am always on the look out for interesting tombstones, grave markers, etc. This was our first visit to this cemetery.

I had gone with my list and a map from the Bruce Grey Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society's transcription of the cemetery. This map showed where Row 1 and Stone 1 for section began. I had the coordinates for each that I was specifically looking for. For those who visit cemeteries, in particular larger cemeteries, you realize that even with the coordinates, it still can be challenging to locate what you are looking for. This cemetery has certainly made it much easier.

Locating the cemetery was the biggest challenge.  I don't have a GPS but here are the coordinates according to Google Maps GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 44.59768, Longitude: -80.56961


Once we entered, things became much easier.

1. The map



2. The signs for each section




I liked knowing where a section began. Each sign is very unobtrusive but gives you the information you need to know. I wish my local cemetery did this for each section. It would certainly make the search much easier.

The day was perfect for our visit. It was warm enough for short sleeves but not so hot to be uncomfortable. The sun was shining and sky was blue. We only saw a small portion of the cemetery but it is one that I will certainly visit again. 

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Tombstone Tuesday - Cowan

Hugh Cowan is the great-grandfather of a person who contacted me when they found my blog.

Hugh Cowan was the editor of Mer Douce a magazine that chronicled life in Owen Sound in 1921-23 that was collected into a hardcover edition.  Some information about him can be found at http://www.strategic-seminars.com/rev_hugh_cowan.htm

Hugh Cowan is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.

John Cowan
1828-1903
Native of Oban Scotland
His wife Mary McLean
1836-1921
Native of Mull Scotland
Their children Hector
1863-1926
Mary J
1865-1913


Laura Elizabeth Cowan
1879-1949
Julia Brady
1875-1953


Their dau
Margaret
1871-1939
Hugh
1867-1943