Chicago Cemetery Records, 1847-1863

Chicago Cemetery Records, 1847-1863 PDF Author: Chicago Genealogical Society
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ISBN: 9781881125143
Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 282

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Book Description
In the early days of Chicago there was no specific burial site. Interments generally were made near the residence of the deceased, on a relative's property. Around 1835 the need for a public burying ground was recognized.