100 - Helen Griesser Woolley, Glendale Cemetery - Washington, IL
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Helen Griesser, who lived from 1861 to 1961, was first married to Carl Griesser, then after he had died, remarried, but is buried with her first husband.
Waymark Code: WMJG0C
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2013
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In Washington, within the Glendale Cemetery, is this broken column style monument for Dayton Leo Griesser.
To reach the monument, from the east entrance to Glendale Cemetery, go through the flanking brick posts and start looking on the right for the monument. It is within easy sight of the road.
The monument is a simple marker that made of polished granite and has a rounded top. The text on one side has the following:
"Helen Griesser
Woolley.
1861-1961"
She is buried next to her first husband, Carl F. Griesser, who died. Next to both of them is a grave in the shape of a tree trunk for their son, Dayton Leo, who lived only two years. The parents' name are on this grave as well.
Some events that happened during these years:
1861
Various dates - Several states secede from the Union and the American Civil War begins with the bombardment on Ft. Sumter in South Carolina.
Mar 4 - Abraham Lincoln becomes US President.
Oct 26 - The Pony Express announces its closure.
1961
Jan 20 - John F. Kennedy becomes US President.
Mar 29 - The 23rd Ammendment of the US Consititution is ratified, allowing residents of Washington DC to vote in federal elections.
May 5 - Alan Shepard becomes the first American astronaut in space aboard Mercury-Redstone 3.
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