Potters Field

Object ID: 2012-011-019

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Potters Field – Old North section – originally established by the township for burial of indigents. No visible headstones of markers are seen.

Richard McManus

Object ID: 2012-011-018

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Richard McManus headstone just west of strong plot in Section E. was designed by Cranbrook artist Marshall Fredericks. The unique headstone cannot be missed and was most likely chosen by engineer McManus before his death.

William Washburn

Object ID: 2012-011-017

Date: 1838

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William’s daughter, Lodema, married William Washburn in 1819. Had three children, Albert, Mary J., and Mary. Mary J. Washburn died at age 3 years, 11 months on Jan. 3, 1838. Her headstone was erroneously read as 1801 until someone confirmed that it was in 1838.