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Personal Markers and Decay in Somerville Cemetery
A Somerville cemetery tour reveals the shift from personal, descriptive stones to impersonal modern markers. Many 19th century gravestones include family ties, eulogies, and poetic inscriptions, while newer graves offer little relationship details. The older plots remain better cared for, contrasting with later plots seemingly neglected.
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Somerville
Decatur
Jesus
John Rather
Morgan County
William A
Mattie A. Morrow
Woodmen Circle
J. J. Jones
Sarah R
Barbra