For today's Tombstone Tuesday post I want to share this beautiful gravesite that I discovered in Zion Cemetery in Kettering, Montgomery, County, Ohio. This is the final resting place of Charles A. and Dora Isler. The stone's inscription reads:
Father,
Chas. A. Isler
Died
Feb 16 1894
Aged 61 Y 8M
Mother
Dora Isler
Died
May 12, 1912
Aged 68Y 9M
According to the 1880 United States Census, Charles and Dora were living in Miami Township, Montgomery County, where Charles was a farmer. Living with them were their son, Charles, their daughters, Evaline and Lottie, and Charles 2nd cousin, Erin Magdalene.
Great post! I have seen this same stone at the Venice Cemetery in Erie County, Ohio! It is a lovely design.
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ReplyDeleteI actually look for these tree trunk tombstones. This is a fine example and your photo captures the detail nicely. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThese types of gravestones were common amongst the members of a fraternal organization called the "Woodsmen". You might find out if your ancestor belonged with this group.
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