[or-roots] Strouts Cemetery

[W David Samuelsen]

If there were several burials, when was the earliest burial? If it was
before 14 Feb 1909, then the cemetery is classified as Pioneer and
subject to Oregon's stricter laws.

W. David Samuelsen

Connie Guardino wrote:
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> Subject:
> Strouts Cemetery
> From:
> "hebgbzz" <hebgbzz at msn.com>
> Date:
> Sat, 21 Feb 2004 22:16:54 -0800
> To:
> <census at wi.net>
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> Hello, thought you might like an update regarding the Strouts 
> (May-Strouts) Cemetery.  My girlfriend and I drove down to Summit to see 
> the family home and visit the Strouts Burial Ground.  We drove down from 
> Washington State, about six hours worth.  The Strouts farm has been sold 
> off, parceled out and nothing remains.  That's progress, I 
> understand. When my Grandfather, Edward Dodge Strouts died he left all 
> property to George Strouts, his only child from his first marriage. What 
> disturbed me, profoundly, is that the burial ground where my Grandfather 
> was laid to rest is now some sort of access road for the tree farm 
> George apparently sold the property to.  All headstones are gone.  
> Several graves have been disturbed, presumably due to re-internment to a 
> new location.  But, several remain.  When I contacted the local 
> historical society they said they would "check into it", that was two 
> years ago.  Haven't heard from them.  My Mother contacted Pearl Strouts, 
> George's wife and asked where "Dad" was buried, she hasn't responded 
> either.  Could you possibly check into this and find out exactly where 
> my Grandfather's remains are?  He lived in Summit, retired from the 
> railroad, died in 1968.  Also, do you have any archive photos of Summit, 
> OR.  Sure do appreciate any information you could give me.
> Thank you,  Lilly M. Strouts