Tombstone Photo of the Week

The stone is located in the Lincoln Cemetery.

Original Shaver homestead in Elkhorn Township. Built in 1871 by David Shaver being the family home for several years.

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David Shaver [1846-1936] and at least 2 wives along with other Shaver's are buried in the lot.

Young man sleeping

I came across this grave during my walk in the Lincoln Cemetery. Searching the internet led me to a message board posting that reveals David L. Farnsworth died on 9/23/1878, at the age of 14 years, 9 months & 23 days, the same day his parents were burying his little sister, Margretta Jane. She died on 9/18/1878 at the age of 7 years, 3 months & 19 days. Both died of Diptheria.

I took several photos of his grave, with and without flash, since it was hard to see. What I found was a little boy sitting against a tree stump. He appears to have fallen asleep with a book on his lap. I obviously missed any headstone for his little sister, but did get the one for his parents, L. D. and Barbara A. Farnsworth. What a beautiful memorial.
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I found the family in the 1875 Lincoln Co., KS state census.

And a gift for...

Hey Diane, this one is for you!

You wouldn't believe how small it is.

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James S. Jacobs

Lincoln Cemetery

Died 6/11/1891

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Son of Henry & Mary Jacobs

His parents graves are unmarked

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Read his obituary here: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/lincoln/jacobs.htm

Home with treasures for me and gifts for...

I was too close not to stop and take these. They are for Sheri Fenley.

Lincoln Cemetery