Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ... Jane Crawford Died March 30, 1842 Aged 75 years (Typographical error.) In the same cemetery is also found the grave of the wife of Rev. James Crawford, marked by a slab bearing the inscription: Ann Marie wife of Rev. James Crawford Died April 4, 1852 Aged 59 years In my inquiries I have found that the Medical Association of Sullivan County has been making some investigation of this matter. If you can do so, you might communicate with Dr. B. Maple, Shelburn, Ind., who is, I think, the Sec. of Ass. I might add that the cemetery is still being used, but is under the control of no corporation or association, and is probably not kept in very .... condition. Sincerely, Copy (Signed) John H. Mcarthur. The McArthur letters are better understood after reading the following extract from Mr. Mitchell's letter of January 14, 1913: The facts are these: on December 6,1912,1 wrote Rev. John H. McArthur, Presbyterian Minister at Sullivan, Ind., telling him that Mrs. Jane Crawford died at Graysville, Ind., and requesting him to aid me in finding her grave. I received an answer from him dated December 11,1912, and later received a letter dated December 16, 1912, giving me exact place of her burial and inscription on her tombstone. I will enclose you these letters, which kindly read and return to me. A letter from me to Dr. O. O. Parker dated December 7, 1912, remained unanswered till June 8, 1913, but on December 20, 1912,1 wrote to Dr. B. Maple, Sec. Sullivan Co. (Ind.) Medical Association telling him exactly where Mrs. Crawford's grave was. In Mr. Mitchell's letter of January 20 1913, we have his most interesting contribution to the story. This is really a risumi of his efforts. He says: The way that I came to find that Mrs. Crawford died at Graysville...
