Whitmer Family – (Claude)

Object ID: 2012-011-021

Date: 1941

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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.

John F. Greer

Object ID: 2012-011-020

Date: 1897

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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

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Potters Field – Old North section – originally established by the township for burial of indigents. No visible headstones of markers are seen.