Sog's Were Popular Grave Stone Decoration in the 1800's
Look closely at the animal atop this very old Northfield Cemetery grave stone. It's half seal, half dog. Or, is that a "walorse". That's half walrus, half horse. According to Andy Langhaugh of Benson & Langhaugh Funeral Home, these were lambs before time and corrosive rains wore away the lime stone.
I have spent hours photographing our beautiful and historic cemeteries in town. This includes the Northfield Cemetery, Calvary (Catholic), Oaklawn & Grover in Dundas. Not have I just found a source of peace & beauty, but I have learned of Northfield history by noting family names, birth & death dates & epitaphs. Each stone reflects not just the character of that person but also represents certain periods and era's through the font, wording, wear, rock style and even stone placement.
I'd encourage you to view my collection of photographs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
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Interesting photos. Have you visited the old cemetery that's just west of Circle Lake on CR 60?
Thanks Nick. Do you know the name of that cemetery? I didn't even know there was one out there.
Tim
Hi Tim,
Nice shots. Have you ever come across a stone for a Tweedy (or any spelling variant)?
Fran Belcher
Hi Fran,
According to dalbydata.com there are 6 Tweedy's in Woodlawn cemetary. Please check out that website datebase.
Tim
Was that gravestone really the brother of Jesse??
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