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From: "Beverly G. Kirby-McDonough" <>
Subject: Re: [NJHUNTER] Tombstone Repair
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 08:39:18 -0400
References: <3BBD98D2.DBF2B47D@princeton.edu> <3BBDA0C6.D1C20AFE@home.com>


This is just a suggestion. How about consulting with a reputable
stone mason (there may be several listed your local phone book) who
can explain the various characteristics of rock. It is always best to
plan carefully to ensure that no unintentional harm is done.

Beverly G. Kirby-McDonough
Holland Township, HC, NJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynne Ranieri" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 8:00 AM
Subject: Re: [NJHUNTER] Tombstone Repair


> Perhaps this site can direct you to the information you need:
>
> http://www.gravestonestudies.org/index.htm
>
> I noted, however, that they give directions for resetting a
gravestone in
> a new concrete base and last week I talked to a woman who studies
18th c.
> gravestones (and is affiliated with an NYC museum). She said that
the
> concrete in a new base can wick moisture from the ground right to
the
> gravestone, thereby hastening its decay, so that is not a
recommended
> procedure. She advised finding a knowledgeable person (through a
funeral
> home?) who can simply reset it in the soil directly.
> Lynne
>
> "Brian E. Rounsavill" wrote:
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Hunterdon
> > County and it is split in half. Does anyone know the proper
method to
> > fix it or someone who does this sort of thing?
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