Katie Hellen Langanhadir Zinc Headstone - Buffalo, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 42° 55.888 W 078° 51.743
17T E 674430 N 4755421
A rare zinc headstone in beautiful Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY.
Waymark Code: WM47WT
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Mr. 0
Views: 24

Forest Lawn Cemetery is the largest and arguably the most scenic cemetery in the Buffalo/Niagara area. The cemetery contains many many unique and architecturally beautiful headstones and markers, including numerous obelisks and mausoleums. I had always wondered if there were any zinc headstones here, but never found any in all my previous visits. However today I managed to find one near the gravesite of William Fargo (of Wells Fargo fame).

The zinc headstone actually looks like an old style headstone instead of a typical obelisk or slab. Unfortunately the seam between the two halves has come open, allowing the elements and critters inside. It also appears a piece is missing from the front and back. The headstone belongs to Katie Hellen, who was the husband of John F. Langanhadir. John is buried alongside her and has a stone marker.
Date of death (optional): 06/11/1873

Headstone text (optional):
Front: Katie Hellen, wife of John F. Langanhadir. Died June 11, 1873. Aged 27 years. Back: Gone, but not forgotten.


Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed

Date of birth (optional): Not listed

Website: Not listed

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