Description: This is a photograph of an unknown cemetery somewhere in Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B15F05_015_001
Subjects: Cemeteries; Cemeteries--Ohio; Sepulchral monuments; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Ohio
 

Description: Elmwood Cemetery is located on the east side of Mount Pleasant Avenue, three blocks from Main Street. It is in Lancaster, Berne Township, Richland County, Ohio. Established in 1838, Elmwood Cemetery is one of the oldest and most historical cemeteries in Lancaster. It is the burial place of several famous people: Henry Giesy, a Civil War General, Joseph and Dorothy Hunter, the first white settlers in Lancaster, Charles Sherman, father of William T Sherman, Darius Tallmadge, the "Stagecoach King", Frances Stanberry, Scott James, a Civil War soldier and Lancaster's first black officer, and Zane, the first postman in the United States. This well maintained cemetery contains many interesting old gravestones, many with detailed carvings. It is thought by some to be haunted. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F10_011
Subjects: Cemeteries.
Places: Lancaster (Ohio); Fairfield County (Ohio)
 

Description: On June 4, 1898, a memorial service was held at the Confederate Cemetery, formerly Camp Chase. Camp Chase was a military prison located 4 miles away from Columbus for captured Confederate soldiers. This cemetery was the burial ground for confederate soldiers who died in prison. The Confederate Glee Club of Louisville, Kentucky is pictured here. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F04C_016_1
Subjects: Cemeteries; Camp Chase (Ohio); Veterans; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Cemeteries--Confederate.
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: This drawing depicts a view of Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1848, the Spring Grove Cemetery is the second largest in the United States, and it is designated as a National Historic Landmark. This drawing captures the essence of the cemetery's design: a beautifully landscaped and peaceful final resting place. The setting includes a pond, trees and plants, several obelisks, and statuary. In 1844, member of the Cincinnati Horticultural Society established a cemetery association with goal of creating a garden-like burial place. The association obtained its charter in 1845, and the first internment occurred in September of that year. Renowned landscape architect Adolph Strauch (1822-1883) designed the cemetery to harmonize with nature. Although his concept was considered radical at the time, it became a model for cemeteries in other cities. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07030
Subjects: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum (Cincinnati, Ohio); Cemeteries--Ohio; Cincinnati (Ohio); Funeral rites & ceremonies; Landscape design; Cincinnati Horticultural Society; National Historic Landmarks Program (U.S.)
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a postcard featuring a photograph of the Confederate burial grounds on Johnsons Island, a military prison in Sandusky Bay where Confederate prisoners of war were held during the American Civil War. The prison was in operation from April 1862 to September 1865. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06146
Subjects: Cemeteries; Cemeteries--Ohio; Confederate States of America; Soldiers; Civil War 1861-1865; Civil War--Prisoners and prisons
Places: Sandusky (Ohio); Erie County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of an older man and two young women next to a tombstone at a cemetery. The tombstone appears to read "Samilda-Wife of W.M. Stump-Born Mar. 18, 1854-Died May 11, 1900-Aged 46 y. 1 m. 23 d.-Awaiting the resurection." This photograph was taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03628
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Families--Ohio; Cemeteries; Portrait photography--United States--History
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: This is a photograph of a large group of mourners in a cemetery. In the foreground is a casket, and behind the group a hearse can be seen. Because of the many men who are wearing aprons, it seems likely that this may be a Masonic funeral. This photograph was taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed “Ewing Brothers” and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03849
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Portrait photography--United States—History; Cemeteries; Funeral rites and ceremonies--United States; Death--United States
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: Photograph of a closed casket with wreaths at a cemetery. Behind the casket, a parked hearse can be seen. Because of the men seen wearing aprons on the left side of the photograph, it may be the funeral of a Freemason. This photograph was taken by traveling photographer Albert J. Ewing, ca. 1896-1912. Like most of Ewing's work, it was likely taken in southeastern Ohio or central West Virginia. Born in 1870 in Washington County, Ohio, near Marietta, Ewing most likely began his photography career in the 1890s. The 1910 US Census and a 1912-1913 directory list him as a photographer. A negative signed "Ewing Brothers" and a picture with his younger brother, Frank, indicate that Frank may have joined the business. After 1916, directories list Albert as a salesman. He died in 1934. The Ewing Collection consists of 5,055 glass plate negatives, each individually housed and numbered. Additionally, the collection includes approximately 450 modern contact prints made from the glass plate negatives. Subjects include infants and young children, elderly people, families, school and religious groups, animals and rural scenes. In 1982, the Ohio Historical Society received the collection, still housed in the original dry plate negative boxes purchased by Albert J. Ewing. A selection of the original glass plate negatives were exhibited for the first time in 2013 at the Ohio Historical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03850
Subjects: Ewing, Albert J. (1870-1934); Funeral rites and ceremonies; Fraternal orders; Death--United States; Cemeteries
Places: Ohio; West Virginia
 

Description: Handwritten on reverse: "Superintendent home and office Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Jefferson County." Union Cemetery, located at 1720 West Market Street, during the 1930s comprised 121 acres of land, much of it still covered with timber. Among those buried here are three of the 'Fighting McCooks' of Civil War fame: General Anson McCook, Colonel George McCook and Captain Francis McCook, grandfather of Woodrow Wilson; and the Edwin M. Stanton family. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F06_014_001
Subjects: Cemeteries; Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869; McCook family
Places: Steubenville (Ohio); Jefferson County (Ohio)
 

Description: The photograph shows a portion of the Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, Ohio. There is a gently rising mound with a large number of gravestones, and on the crest of the mound there is a large stone monument with a metal statue of a soldier with a down turned rifle standing upon the base. The monument is surrounded by four cannons. On the back of the photograph, a caption reads: "Clark Co., Springfield, O. April 28, 1937 SOLDIERS' MOUND in Ferncliff Cemetery, with SOLDIERS' MONUMENT to Civil War soldiers in the center." The Ferncliff Cemetery was established in 1863 when a tract of 70 prime acres of land were purchased with $300.00 from each of the founding members of the cemetery for a total of $10,000. In 1864 the cemetery was dedicated. The Union Soldiers Monument is located in the Grand Army of the Republic Mound, sometimes called Veterans Circle. The mound houses the remains of 208 Civil War soldiers. The 9 feet tall monument by artist Henry Lowe is topped by a bronze statue standing on a granite base. The figure, modeled after the likeness of J.A. Bailey, was moved to Ferncliff in 1909, having previously been located in Springfield's Memorial Park. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F05_039_001
Subjects: Ferncliff Cemetery (Springfield, Ohio); Cemeteries; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Soldiers’ monuments
Places: Springfield (Ohio); Clark County (Ohio)
 

Description: Grave of Elizabeth Barnard Johnston in Johnston Graveyard, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio. Monument reads "Elizabeth Barnard Johnston A Native of Donegal, Ireland DIED Aug 18, 1834 Aged 89 years A tribute from a Son." Caption on the back of the photograph reads "Scene in the old Johnston grave year, Piqua, Ohio." Elizabeth Barnard Johnston was the mother of John Johnston. Johnston Farm, maintained as a state memorial, is the homestead of John Johnston. Johnston is best known for holding the office of Indian Agent for over 30 years, appointed by President James Madison in the early years of the state to oversee the American Indian reservations in northwest Ohio. Johnston was an important political and social figure in Ohio who also served as a state canal commissioner, helped to found Kenyon College and served on the board of trustees of Miami University. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV29_B01F02_002
Subjects: Cemeteries; Death and burial; Monuments & memorials;
Places: Piqua (Ohio); Miami County (Ohio);
 

Description: Typed caption on the back of the photograph reads "Scene in the old Johnston grave yard, Piqua, Ohio." Pictured is a monument for the graves of Catherine Johnston Holtzbecker (1822-1843), and Stephen Johnston (1803-1848), daughter and son of John and Rachel Johnston. Johnston Farm, maintained as a state memorial, is the homestead of John Johnston. Johnston is best known for holding the office of Indian Agent for over 30 years, appointed by President James Madison in the early years of the state to oversee the American Indian reservations in northwest Ohio. Johnston was an important political and social figure in Ohio who also served as a state canal commissioner, helped to found Kenyon College and served on the board of trustees of Miami University. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV29_B01F03_003
Subjects: Cemeteries; Death and burial; Monuments & memorials; Families--Ohio
Places: Piqua (Ohio); Miami County (Ohio);