Comments on: Woodmen of the World http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/ Exploring the meaning of cemetery symbols and other graveyard mysteries. For genealogy sleuths, taphophiles and goth kids. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:25:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ann Armentor http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8856 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:05:17 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8856 I have a picture of a treestone (heavily corroded and moss covered) Woodsmen of the World monument for my ggggrandfather Dalie Scott Thomas…born 1804 in Murfreesboro, Tenn…died Sept 1881…is buried at Hillside Cemetery in Cuero, Texas. How do I find records for him ?

]]> By: Ruperto Villalon http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8855 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:32:34 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8855 As I visited the Cuevitas Cemetery, located at Cuevitas, Texas (Hidalgo County) I noticed a Woodmen of the World Monument (Tree Stone Grave Marker) by the name of Esteban Flores (1875 – 1919). Is there anyone out there who knows who he might have been? This is the only Woodmen of the World Monument at this cemetery.

]]> By: Eileen Plemmons http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8621 Mon, 28 May 2012 12:34:50 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8621 I was so fortunate to visit my great grandfathers grave in El Campo TX last summer with the German inscription and would love to see what you have.

]]> By: SK Webb http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8619 Mon, 28 May 2012 00:31:31 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8619 I don’t know how accurate it would be, but you can try Google Translate – it would at least give you a rough idea – otherwise I’d try the local HS or college and see if anyone would be willing to help you.

]]> By: SK Webb http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8618 Mon, 28 May 2012 00:30:31 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8618 I have a picture I just took of a tombstone in Morris Heights cemetary, Logan County OK this weekend – we were up there to place flowers on family members’ graves and this one is not family but intrigued me. When searching for what the MWA meant on it I found this page. I’d be happy to email a copy to you if you tell me an email address to send it to. Thanks!

]]> By: Eileen http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8043 Tue, 24 May 2011 16:02:33 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8043 My grandfather’s headstone is a “Woodmen” but it is in German. How can I get it translated?

]]> By: Avis Parker http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8042 Tue, 24 May 2011 02:16:02 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-8042 I have recently came across info that my Great Grandfather was a member of WOW. His name was Robert
Edwin Akers b:1866 D: 1904 in Dequeen AR. would there be a way to find his grave, we were told he was buried a Chapel Hill Cementry. Thank you, any help would be welcome. avis

]]> By: Eileen http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-7831 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:13:42 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-7831 My grandfather has a WOW headstone. He was buried in 1900 in El Campo, Tx. There is a German prayer (I believe) on the stone. How do I find out what it says. I have a picture of it.

]]> By: Anthony Jones http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-7762 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:57:06 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-7762 Here are two photos of my gg-grandfather, Stephen Jackson Jones, and my g-uncle John Bruner Jones, both of Woodmen of the World treestones: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/681390/person/-1768231869/media/2

I am trying to obtain the records of how these stones were bought and paid for — these are only two of a number of family members who purchased the insurance policy for the treestones. Does anyone know how this might be accomplished? Thank you very much — the details about the two stones are presented at those sites. Again, thank you.

]]> By: Etta Withers http://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-7761 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:07:43 +0000 https://cemeteries.wordpress.com/2006/09/01/woodmen-of-the-world/#comment-7761 Is there a rule where a WOW grave marker is to be placed on a WOW grave – at the foot or at the head? Thanks

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