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  Deer Park Community Center, Deer Park, Wisconsin 54007
Memorial Day 2007 text, photos and audio at Calvary was posted on June 10, 2007.
Calvary Cemetery has been hit by thieves stealing flowers.
Visitors at Calvary should keep an eye out for the thieves and report them to the St. Croix County Sheriff.
www.deerparkwi.org   (489 words)

  
  Mount Calvary Cemetery (Dubuque) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Calvary Cemetery is one of the two main cemeteries for Catholics in the Dubuque, Iowa area.
Originally, the cemetery was known as St. Mary's Cemetery, due to the fact that it mainly served the parishoners of St. Mary's Church.
The old chapel, which is situated near the center of the cemetery, was eventually converted into a space to hold columbarium niches.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Calvary_Cemetery_(Dubuque)   (182 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Calvary Cemetery is a fairly common name for a burial ground.
There is a Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York.
There is a Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles, California.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Calvary_Cemetery   (103 words)

  
 Historical Notes
In August of 1859, Henry Boyd died and was buried in the Old Seattle Cemetery on the backside of Denny Hill.
In 1884, this cemetery was closed due to the Denny Regrade, and the remains of the Catholic settlers who had been interred there were moved to Calvary.
The family allowed their cemetery to be used by other people who lived in the local area, and they named the cemetery St. Patrick.
www.acc-seattle.com /historicalnotes.htm   (1810 words)

  
 Calvary Catholic Cemetery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
is the oldest existing cemetery that had been established by the Archdiocese of Chicago, although it is not the oldest Catholic cemetery in the area - there are churchyards that predate it.
Catholic cemeteries had previously existed closer to Chicago, but health concerns and the value of the land prompted city officials to reinter bodies in more remote locations.
The west entrance of Calvary is beneath a large stone gate with three arches.
www.graveyards.com /calvary   (235 words)

  
 Cemeteries in Northern Illinois / Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Winnebago Township, Winnebago County Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Cemeteries in Northern Illinois / Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Winnebago Township, Winnebago County Illinois
Calvary Catholic Cemetery is west of Rockford on Hwy 20 [West State Street].
The cemetery is located on south side of the highway.
www.comportone.com /cpo/cemeteries/illinois/winnebagocounty/calvarycatholic.htm   (46 words)

  
 Calvary on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
The traditional identification of the site of Calvary was made by St. Helena, the mother of the Emperor Constantine, when she found (c.326) what was believed to be a relic of the actual cross on which Jesus was crucified.
German influence is evident in the helmets of the Chilean army's calvary.
The Calvary of "Guimiliau" built during the 16th century.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/Calvary.asp   (678 words)

  
 St. Peter's Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery is located on 8 acres of land on upper Pearl Street.
Ditenhoffer was buried there after the cemetery's beginning in 1883 to be with the rest of his family.
The Cemetery Committee is responsible to restore, preserve and improve Calvary Cemetery as a dignified memorial to our deceased parishioners and other beloved early members of our community to whom we owe a debt of gratitude for their many contributions.
www.stpeterswellsboro.org /cemetery.html   (271 words)

  
 The East Tennessee Catholic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
The downtown parish is the custodian of the cemetery.
Calvary Cemetery is one of three historical cemeteries in the same area of the city.
The other two are a Confederate cemetery and a cemetery for slaves.
www.etcatholic.com /jul6/calvary.htm   (209 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery - Los Angeles, California - Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Calvary is comprised of one hundred and thirty-six acres of gently rolling parkland and is situated on Whittier Boulevard just 15 minutes from the heart of Los Angeles.
The original Mausoleum of Calvary Cemetery built during the 1930's, its many features include a main chapel with hand painted ceilings and white marble altar.
All Souls Mortuary, Calvary Mortuary, Holy Cross Mortuary, Queen of Heaven Mortuary, Santa Clara Mortuary and Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary are affiliates of Catholic Mortuaries, a subsidiary of
cemeteries.la-archdiocese.org /36cla.html   (835 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
(A hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified) Calvary (A tract of land used for burials) Cemetery is a fairly common name for a burial ground.
There is a (Click link for more info and facts about Calvary Cemetery) Calvary Cemetery in (Click link for more info and facts about Queens, New York) Queens, New York.
There is a (Click link for more info and facts about Calvary Cemetery) Calvary Cemetery in (Click link for more info and facts about Seattle, Washington) Seattle, Washington.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/calvary_cemetery.htm   (124 words)

  
 Mt. Calvary Cemetery
The cemetery was in East Portland, a rival town to Portland.
Calvary is unique for it has no "sections" for ethnic or fraternal groups.
This article is based on a Mt. Calvary Cemetery tour that she gave on Father's Day, 1994.
www.orednet.org /~clenzen/MtCalvary.html   (2393 words)

  
 Calvary
On December 1, 1889, Calvary Cemetery was blessed and formally dedicated as a Diocesan Cemetery "pro civitate Seattleensi et Suburbanis locis" by Fr.
Strolling the 40 acre grounds of Calvary Cemetery is reveals the rich tapestry that is the Catholic Community of Seattle, both past and present.
To walk on the grounds of our cemetery is to hear their lives shout to us from their past.
www.acc-seattle.org /calvarycemetery.htm   (746 words)

  
 CALVARY CEMETERY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Calvary is only two miles from Dayton's real gem, Woodland Cemetery, so if you happen to be in the area it's certainly worth driving over.
Calvary cemetery features numerous Catholic monuments and includes the striking St. Henry Chapel and, at the highest point on the property, a bronze sculpture of the crucifixion which rests on a solid granite base imported from France.
While Calvary pales in the shadow of nearby Woodland (it would be more remarkable if it didn't have such a breathtaking neighbour) it possesses considerable beauty and is definitely worth visiting.
homepages.bw.edu /~fpaino/calvary_cemetery_dayton.htm   (110 words)

  
 Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of St. Louis - Calvary Cemetery
Calvary, in North St. Louis, with 477 acres is the second oldest cemetery of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Some of the old burials and tombstones were moved to Calvary from much older Catholic Cemeteries originally existing in the present downtown area.
Many of the cemetery memorials and lot designs are of architectural interest.
stlcathcem.com /calvary_loc.aspx   (320 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Woodlawn Cemetery
Located in The Bronx, Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City.
Opened in 1863, at a time when The Bronx was still considered as being out in "the country." Built on gentle, rolling hills, its tree-lined roads provide a beautiful setting in today's bustling city.
In 1967, what is generally believed to be the first community mausoleum on the East Coast of the United States was built at Woodlawn.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Woodlawn-Cemetery   (1405 words)

  
 The Catholic Cemeteries - Our Locations
Commenced operation in 1961 as The Catholic Cemeteries newest cemetery.
Founded in 1940 as the largest cemetery property in the Archdiocese.
Developed a single depth lawn crypt section in 1996, though remaining grave space in the cemetery is limited.
www.catholic-cemeteries.org /location.htm   (509 words)

  
 HistoryLink Essay: Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery, located in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle (from present-day NE 50th to NE 55th streets and from NE 30th to NE 35th avenues) was the city's first major Catholic cemetery.
Calvary Cemetery was blessed December 1, 1889, making it ready to accept burials.
Calvary is the largest denominational cemetery inside of Seattle and for many years, until room became scarce, it served as the major burial grounds for Catholics in Seattle.
www.historylink.org /output.CFM?file_ID=978   (443 words)

  
 RAMSEY COUNTY CEMETERIES LIST
When writing to a cemetery sexton for information, remember that their major business is burial and care of the cemetery grounds, not researching family history.
Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN, was established as a 40-acre non-denominational burying ground in 1853.
The 10-acre Christ Church (Episcopal) Cemetery was in the southwest corner of Sycamore and Sylvan, opening in 1853, and uniting with Oakland in 1864.
www.parkbooks.com /MnGenWeb/cem.html   (2554 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery is a tad younger than Bellefontaine, its neighbor to the south; at almost 480 acres, it is also larger.
Like Bellefontaine, Calvary is the final resting place for many well-known citizens of St. Louis.
The two cemeteries share not only a common street boundary, Calvary Avenue, but also an attractive parklike setting, curving roadways, intricate memorial art, towering monuments, and architecturally noteworthy mausoleums.
www.trails.com /explore/tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=XFA017-017   (136 words)

  
 Tumwater Union Pioneer and Calvary Cemeteries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Originally the two cemeteries were separated by a fence and had separate entrances.
Jesse, the last surviving member of the original pioneer party, provided the cemetery land and was instrumental in the building of the first school house.
Union Cemetery includes a rectangular parcel of 1.65 acres in the 5700 block on the West side of the Littlerock Road, Tumwater, Washington.
home.comcast.net /~b.welsh/union.html   (749 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery Marlin, Texas, Falls County
Calvary Cemetery is located at the corners of Fortune and Johnson Street.
If you have information about an individual buried in Calvary Cemetery, fill out the form below and submit it to us.
In this area you can include information such as whether the person was a war veteran, city official or if they are related to another individual in Calvary Cemetery and how.
www.calvarycemeterymarlin.com /contact.htm   (137 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery is located east of OH-325 in Rio Grande, Ohio (Raccoon Township, Gallia County).
Calvary Cemetery is still an active cemetery, and it is very well maintained.
It is located close to Rio Grande College, and the founders of the college are buried at this cemetery.
www.graveaddiction.com /calvary.html   (135 words)

  
 USA, Missouri, Kansas City, Calvary Cemetery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Mike's Notes: Calvary Cemetery is located immediately adjacent to Forest Hill Cemetery in Kansas City.
In fact, other than the signs at the entrances, you wouldn't know they were separate cemeteries.
Once inside, there is no divider between the cemeteries and no indication of when you have traveled from one to the other.
www.thecemeteryproject.com /Cemeteries/cemetery-calvary-cemetery-kansas-city-mo.htm   (53 words)

  
 TERRA: Champion Trees
A cemetery is a sacred space—a hushed sanctuary of shaded serenity amid the noise and bustle of urban life.
After losing 150 of its finest trees to the Asian longhorn beetle infestation, Calvary Cemetery, the largest Catholic cemetery in the United States, is restoring shade and serenity while helping to preserve America's biggest, often oldest—some say best—trees.
Calvary Cemetery will be the first such Living Library in New York City, and the largest in New York State.
www.championtrees.org /champions/articles/Calvary10423.htm   (657 words)

  
 Thomas Cemetery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Set forth herewith are the names, dates of death and in some cases the dates of birth of all of the parties who lie buried in Thomas’ Calvary Cemetery, Approximately four and one half miles northwest of Gretna, Nebraska overlooking the Elkhorn Valley.
This cemetery is located on the former homestead of Squire John Thomas and his wife, Mary.
A number other pioneers of the community are buried in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery about two miles south-west of Gretna on the ridge just east of the old original town site of Forest City, Nebraska Territory which was abandoned by its residents in about 1884.
marx.mine.nu /i_put_some_of_the_pictures_and_p.htm   (569 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
I contacted the cemetery and learned that six other family members are also buried with him, in two adjoining plots.
A woman in Queens kindly volunteered to photograph the Minnick tombstones in Calvary Cemetery for me. She visited the family plots, but reports that neither grave has a headstone.
Calvary Cemetery, 49-02 Laurel Hill Blvd., Woodside, NY 11377-7396
www.pages.drexel.edu /~ces462/updates/sep02minnickupdate.html   (352 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery - Oxford, Chester County, PA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-14)
Calvary Cemetery in Oxford, PA is an African American cemetery attached to the AME church there.
I have some photos of some tombstones from that cemetery if you would like to have them.
There is at least one other African American cemetery in Chester County named Union Hill.
www.prairiebluff.com /aacemetery/calvarycem-aa.htm   (212 words)

  
 Mount Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum
Each second Saturday of the month there is a Mass at the Cemetery Mausoleum at 9:00 a.m.
This Mass is offered for the families who experienced the loss of a loved one the previous month.
During the Mass the names of those who have died and are buried here at Mount Calvary Cemetery or Holy Cross Cemetery are named during our intercessory prayer.
www.mtcalvarycem.org /News   (126 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery Dayton, Ohio- Home
verlooking the Miami River, Carillon Park and the beautiful skyline of Dayton Ohio, Calvary Cemetery is noted as being one of the most beautiful and peaceful sites in Ohio’s Miami Valley.
Situated on 200 rolling acres, our historic cemetery is located in the southern part of the city bordering the suburbs of Kettering, Oakwood, and Moraine.
Reverence for the past, commitment to the future, is our mission at Calvary Cemetery.
www.calvarycemeterydayton.org   (122 words)

  
 Calvary Cemetery Directory Negri - Swanson
June 7, 2007: Visitors at Calvary Cemetery should be on alert for thieves stealing flowers.
Immigrated from Trondheim, Norway in 1858 to 80 acres west and SW of the Calvary Cemetery.
Great grandfather was the Civil War veteran, Ole Oluf Olson who farmed the land directly west of the cemetery.
www.deerparkwi.org /calvary/calvary_page4.shtml   (1703 words)

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