On the search . . . .

For many years now I've been searching my past in an endeavor to unfold the tales of my family. I've traveled (via the internet) to England, Denmark, Norway, Ohio, Nebraska, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. I've spent time personally visiting historic Boston and their wonderful cemeteries and, or course, visited my ancestors right here in California. My ancestors have touched the world in many places... and I hope to enjoy some of their experiences. I want you to join me as I travel through my past... and uncover their stories..



Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wednesday's Child ~ Grace Sherwood Allen

Grace Sherwood Allen (not a relative of mine) was a child of William H. and Emily J. Allen.  She was born on June 5, 1876 and lived at 11 Wellington Street, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.  Grace died November 11, 1880, shortly before her 5th birthday, of whopping cough.

While meandering through this graveyard in Massachusetts I found her buried at Forest Hills Cemetery and Cremetory in Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

This is the most unusual child tombstone I've ever seen.  I am assuming that enclosed statue is Grace.




Warm Regards,
  
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  1. DuSylSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    What a beautiful loving tribute to their daughter. How sweet. So glad you took the pictures and shared them. Their hearts I am certain were broken when their much loved daughter died. I can imagine they must have visited often.

    Great Job,

    DuSyl

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  2. Warm Regards . . .September 13, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    It is such a beautiful way to memorialize their daughter. I wonder if the encasement is a way to preserve the monument over the years? I imagine so.

    Warm regards,

    Liz

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