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Big big favour please - Cannock Cemetery

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 May 2018 09:29

Ask the Parks & Cemetery Dept to send you a map. Its possible that you'll be able to find a ground worker to help you out on the day.

Don't be upset if there isn't a headstone - even if he has a private plot, it doesn't necessarily follow that he has one. If you're planning on taking photos, take a flower (plastic or otherwise) that you can use as a marker.

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Barbara

Barbara Report 11 May 2018 22:02

Many thanks. We are going to try and get there over the coming weeks

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TOWNEND (Middleton, Todmorden, Liversedge, Heckmondwike, Birstall), DAWSON, SHOWLER

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 11 May 2018 17:25

Have you tried asking the cemetery staff? I know some cemetery staff are really helpful whilst others are not but it's always worth asking.

I must say the staff at our local cemetery have been very helpful over the years (although it was about 10 to 15 years ago that I was doing most research) and I know that lately they are more restricted in the time and resources they have to help.

Kath. x

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 11 May 2018 16:40

As no one has responded, you could put a request on these 2 sites

https://www.findagrave.com
https://billiongraves.com/sitemap/index.php?country=United+Kingdom

You might be lucky & have a volunteer reply

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Barbara

Barbara Report 9 May 2018 18:23

I realise that this is a big ask but have a huge favour to ask of anyone living in the Cannock area. After much searching l have finally found the RAYMOND WHITTLE l was looking for and that his final resting place is in Cannock Cemetery, Section H1, Plot 90. Is there any chance that someone on the boards living close to that area could possibly take a photo of the plot and the inscription for me please.
I live not far from Middleton Old and New Cemeteries (Middleton, Manchester that is) and Chadderton Cemetery and am willing to do the same for anyone if grave refs are known.
Thank you so much
Barbara

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TOWNEND (Middleton, Todmorden, Liversedge, Heckmondwike, Birstall), DAWSON, SHOWLER