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Title: Fitchberg, Massechusets, burial.
Post by: mosschops2 on Sunday 31 July 11 13:05 BST (UK)

Hi all

Has anyone any ideas how I may locate the grave of my great Uncle. George Ackers. he was buried at Forrest Hill cemetery, Fitchberg on 29th December 1957.

I live in the UK and I'm struggling to find contacts.

Thanks in advance.

Michael.

Title: Re: Fitchberg, Massechusets, burial.
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 31 July 11 14:45 BST (UK)

Hi Michael,

Have you tried to contact the cemetery for further information on the location of the grave ?

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0eha/


You could join Find A Grave (free) and create a memorial page for George Ackers at Forest Hill cemetery and then request a photograph - its explained here -  How to submit a photo request.  Hope this helps.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=listFaqs#73

The nearest RAOGK volunteer (7th on the list for Worcester - link below) I can see will do grave stones pictures in Lancaster, so may be able to assist you with Fitchberg. (although they may possibly want the exact grave location)

http://www.raogk.org/massachu2.htm

Sandra

Title: Re: Fitchberg, Massechusets, burial.
Post by: mosschops2 on Tuesday 02 August 11 18:04 BST (UK)

Hi Sandra

Many thanks for your time. I've considered ringing Forrest Hill cemetery , but would an international call not be costly?
I Think I may try GAOGC as you  suggest, The volunteers are great I've had help with my Canadian research before.
Ill also look in to, Find a grave.

I'll let you know if I get lucky.

Many thanks again.

Michael.

Title: Re: Fitchberg, Massechusets, burial.
Post by: oldohiohome on Wednesday 03 August 11 08:13 BST (UK)

I looked around a bit in Google and it looks like Forest Hills Cemetery is run by the city of Fitchburg. Here is the page for the cemetery: http://www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/government/departments/cemetery/

and for the city itself: http://www.ci.fitchburg.ma.us/

There is a contact link on the top of both pages.
A cemetery is usually willing to tell you where the grave is located. Sometimes they get a little upset if you are just asking them if someone is buried there.

Title: Re: Fitchberg, Massechusets, burial.
Post by: mosschops2 on Wednesday 03 August 11 20:27 BST (UK)

Many thanks Old

This looks promising, I've e mailed them at the address you gave me. If I do get an answer I'll use RAOGK to see if I can get a photo.

I'll keep you informed.

Michael.