Whitmer Family – (Claude) This prominent family donated the large American-made Herschede chiming hall clock to the township, now in the GWBH museum. Claude started the first WB zoning board in 1941. Section E-30.
Whitmer Family – (Claude)
Object ID: 2012-011-021
Date: 1941
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Pine Lake Cemetery
John F. Greer
Object ID: 2012-011-020
Date: 1897
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Pine Lake Cemetery
John F. Greer – Died 1897. Significance of tree trunk design with large anchor at the base of this tall cast cement headstone is unknown, although anchor is a symbol of faith at cemeteries. Family had prominent role in WB politics and development. There are 20 family plots in Section OC.
Potters Field
Object ID: 2012-011-019
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: Pine Lake Cemetery
Potters Field – Old North section – originally established by the township for burial of indigents. No visible headstones of markers are seen.