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What is the meaning of this cement tree tombstone? - WhynterWhiteRose - 11-09-2012 06:25 PM
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=286244064821168&set=a.286244038154504.57908.203246706454238&type=3&theater
So the town lore said that there was a witch buried here, but we are not really sure. I have been doing some research on it, and can't seem to find anything. If someone knows the meaning of this tombstone I would gladly appreciate you're imput.. It's driving me nuts!
- Furious Unicorn - 11-09-2012 06:33 PM
"Tree Trunk/Stump -Usually marks the graves of Woodmen of the World members. Also, they usually contain other symbols such as anchors, lilies, vines, etc. Broken braches on the tree symbolize a life cut short."
http://www.graveaddiction.com/symbol.html
Here's a better pic where you can see the names and dates- http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=cole&GSiman=1&GScid=88599&GRid=7068923&
1880 United States Federal Census about John W. Cole
Name:John W. Cole
Age:66
Birth Year:abt 1814
Birthplace:Vermont
Home in 1880:Watertown, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Race:White
Gender:Male
Relation to Head of House:Self (Head)
Marital Status:Married
Spouse's Name:Elisa Cole
Father's Birthplace:Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace:Connecticut
Occupation:Capitalist
Household Members:
NameAge
John W. Cole66
Elisa Cole51
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1870 United States Federal Census about John Wm Cole
Name:John Wm Cole
Age in 1870:54
Birth Year:abt 1816
Birthplace:Vermont
Home in 1870:Watertown Ward 1, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Race:White
Gender:Male
Post Office:Watertown
Value of real estate:View image
Household Members:
NameAge
John Wm Cole54 (retired merchant)
Elisa Cole42
Emilie Newmann15 (servant)
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1860 United States Federal Census about Oscar Cole
Name:Oscar Cole
Age in 1860:12
Birth Year:abt 1848
Birthplace:Wisconsin
Home in 1860:Watertown Ward 6, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Race:White
Gender:Male
Post Office:Watertown
Value of real estate:View image
Household Members:
NameAge
John W Cole45 (retired merchant)
Eliza Cole32
Oscar Cole12
Louisa Backhaus20 servant
Henry Munt13 servant