Zech and I arrived in Linesville after spending the morning at nearby Pymatuning State Park. The foggy morning had not stopped people from coming out the place where “ducks walk on the backs of fish.” The massive school of carp in the spillway was an odd sight and watching visitors tossing bread into the water … Continue reading Swamp Ruby
I’m fascinated by historical markers. On the way to Lake View Cemetery, I made a stop at the corner of North Main and Harrison Streets in Jamestown to read the markers that were nearby. The first one did not capture my attention, but the second one did. The marker, which stands only a couple yards … Continue reading The Murder of Policeman George Kendall
After visiting the grave of Grace Galloway, I knew I had to visit the most famous grave located on the grounds of Lake View Cemetery, a grave that brings people from all over the world to Jamestown. Note: Grace's story can be found here: The Lady in Glass I had read in numerous places that finding … Continue reading Along the Way: I Love Lucy
I arrived in Jamestown, New York to do some research and exploring of the region. I had a number of places I to visit and high on that list was Lake View Cemetery – also spelled Lakeview – to pay my respects to those buried there. Though I had visited the cemetery on a journey … Continue reading Grace Galloway: The Lady in Glass
Union Cemetery, located on the western edge of Millheim, appears to be like any other rural, small town, Pennsylvania cemetery. Despite the appearance, the sacred piece of ground holds a mystery that has baffled generations. That mystery was the motivation that first brought me here and keeps bringing me back. The parking is limited, so … Continue reading Mystery of the Musser Stone
Walking among the stones of Howard Cemetery, I was not sure if I even had the correct cemetery. Sources vary on the burial location of the man I was searching for as the book from the genealogical society stated he was buried here, while newspapers from the time of his death record he was buried … Continue reading The Murder of William Musser
