Armenian – Bardizbanain family (Vanta and Paul)

Object ID: 2012-011-022

Date: 1915

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Armenian – Bardizbanain family (Vanta and Paul) also paid tribute to the many “perished in the 1915 Armenian Genocide” on the headstone. Note the stylized Armenian cross, seen in several headstones in the cemetery. Section OS

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.