Antrim Mission Cemetery........Antrim Township.......Section 18

Beard Cemetery.......Antrim Township.........Section 19
1 1/2 miles east of the Village of Morrice on Britton Rd. 1 1/2 miles south on Cork Rd.

Bennington Cemetery......Bennington Twp.....Northeast corner of M-52 and Bennington Rd.
Mike Crane of Corunna used to tell the story of developing chest pains while visiting his relatives graves and called 911. Owosso Twp. Rescue EMTs recorded it as the first time they had been called to make a pick up at a cemetery.

Bethany..........Perry Township..........Section 14

Byron.............Burns Township...........Section 24

Carson...........Owosso & City.........Section 11

Chalker..........Vernon..........Section 4

County Poor Farm.......Caledonia.........Section 32

Cummins (Judds Corners)......Hazelton.......Section 34

Durfee (Maine or Scribner Rd).....Antrim.....Section 33

Dynes...........Owosso & City..........Section 35

Easton..........New Haven..........Section 10

Elmwood..........Hazelton...........Section 11

Fairfield #1..........Fairfield.........Section 26

Fairfield #2..........Fairfield.........Section 26

Fremont............Shiawassee...........Section 27

Gardner...........Vernon...........Section 22

Glass River.........Antrim..........Section 21

Graham ...........Woodhull..........Section 9

Greenwood..........Vernon..........Section 6

Hawkins...........Caledoina........Section 25

Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.....Owosso & City....Section 24

Hoard..........Shiawassee..........Section 33

Howard..........Bennington..........Section 36

Kay Family..........Woodhull.........Section 13

Knagg's Bridge..........Burns.........Section 2

Laingsburg...........Sciota..........Section 21

Lovejoy...........Vernon...........Section 33

Maple River...........Shiawassee.........Section 7

Melvin Grave............Antrim..........Section 19

Middlebury..........Middlebury.........Section 27
Go west of Owosso on M-21 about 8 miles to Warren Road. Go south one mile to Krouse Rd. Go east 1/4 mile to Cemetery.

Mt. Hope (Henderson)........Rush.........Section 25

Mt. Olivet..........Sciota...........Section 21

New Haven..........New Haven.........Section 18

New Riverside.........Rush..........Section 23

Newburg (North Newburg).........Shiawassee.....14

North Ridge........Hazelton.........Section 6

Oak Grove (Dewey)........Owosso & City.........Section 20

Oak Hill..........Owosso & City.........Section 24

Oak Plain............Woodhull...........Section 24

Oakwood...........Bennington..........Section 3

Owosso...........Caledonia..........Section 18

Perry.............Perry Township............Section 23
1 mile south of Perry to Ellsworth Rd. 1 1/2 mile east.

Pine Tree..........Burns Township...........Section 9
West of Village of Byron 1 mile. North on New Lothrop Rd. 2 miles. West on Cole Rd. 1 mile.

Pinetree..........Caledonia............Section 21...... Corunna

Putnam..............Sciota...........Section 3

Riverside...........Rush.............Section 23

Roselawn............Perry.........Section 23

Sciota #2...........Sciota...........Section 3

Shaftsburg............Woodhull...........Section 23

Sprague.............Woodhull...........Section 4

St. Mary's...........Caledoina...........Section 33

St. Patrick's..........Woodhull..........Section 33

St. Paul's............Owosso & City..........Section 35

Union Plains...........Burns Township...........Section 17
West of Village of Byron 3 1/2 miles on Britton Rd.

Unknown...........Woodhull.............Section 12

Vietz.............Hazelton.............Section 7

West Haven...........New Haven..........Section 19

Wilkinson............Venice...........Section 7

Yerian (South Venice).......Venice........Section 33

The next time you visit a cemetery, see how many of these symbols you can find.

Anchor - this early Christian symbol of hope has been found as funerary symbolism in the art of the catacombs.

The "Cross and Anchor" - another early Christian symbol referring to Christ as "hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sincere and steadfast" (Hebrews 6:19).

Angel - these "messengers of god" are very popular funerary imagery, often depicted escorting the deceased to heaven or mourning untimely death.

Broken column - symbolizes life cut short.

Broken flower - symbolizes a life terminated.

Clasped hands - a symbol originating centuries ago, the clasped hands symbolize unity and affection even after death.

Column - universally associated with commemoration. The column was used most often as a war memorial.

Cross - symbolizes faith and resurrection and considered the perfect symbol of Christ's sacrifice in the Christian religion. Common variations include the Latin cross, the Greek cross, the Celtic cross, and the Russian or Eastern cross. Popular for tombstone markers. Crosses can be found on tombs in ironworks, and freestanding and relief ornamentation.

Crown - immortality.

Flowers - flowers symbolize human life and beauty, but also have individual associations.

Daisy: innocence.

Lamb:symbolizes Jesus. Tom Horseman owned the marble works on Washington St. in Owosso and Tom was always proud of his lamb fiqures laying on top of the headstone. Many can still be seen today.

Lily: symbolizes purity. Often associated with the Virgin Mary and resurrection. A calla lily particularly symbolizes marriage and the lily of the valley is associated with purity and humility.

Oak- because the oak was looked upon as the tree from which the cross was made, it became a symbol of Christ.

Palm - originally a symbol of military victory, it was adapted into christianity as a symbol of Christ's victory of death. Often seen as an attribute of martyrdom and eternal peace.

Pansy - symbolizes remembrance and humility.

Poppy - sleep. (Remember the Wizard of Oz)

Rose - associated with the Virgin Mary, the "rose without thorns." A red rose symbolizes martyrdom and a white rose symbolizes purity.

God/Eye of God - symbolizes the omnipresence of God. The eye of God enclosed in a triangle represents the Trinity.

Hands - a hand with the index finger pointing upwards symbolizes the hope of heaven. Hands holding a chain with a broken link symbolizes the death of a family member. The hand of God plucking a link of the chain represents God bringing a soul unto himself. A hand holding a heart is a symbol of the Lodge of Oddfellows.

Heart - traditionally a symbol of love, courage and intelligence, the flaming heart signifies extreme ardor. The heart encircled with thorns symbolizes the suffering of Christ. A heart pierced by a sword symbolizes the Virgin Mary, harkening to Simeon's prophecy to Mary at the birth of Christ, "Yea, a sword shall pierce through thine own soul."

Hourglass - the attribute of death and Father Time, the hourglass symbolizes the passage of time and the shortness of life.

Lamb - this symbolizes Christ in his sacrificial role and personifies innocence, gentleness and humility.

Mourning figure - typical early 20th century funerary image.

Obelisk - 19th century Egyptian revival decoration universally associated with commemoration.

Torch - originally the torch was a Greek symbol of life and truth, but the inverted torch in funerary art symbolizes death.

Urn - originating as a repository for the ashes of the dead in ancient times, the urn has evolved into a popular symbol of mourning.

Vessel with flame - represents the eternal flame or the eternal spirit of man.

Weeping willow - a symbol of sorrow and mourning.

Wreath - originating as an ancient symbol of victory, it was adopted into the Christian religion as a symbol of the victory of the redemption. It is now a common memorial symbol.

AASR........... Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Masonic)

ABA......... American Benefit Association

AF&AM.......... Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

ALOH.......... American Legion of Honor

AMD........... Allied Masonic Degree

AMORC......... Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (Rosicrucians)

AMOS.......... Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans (see IOOF)

AOF........... Ancient Order Of Foresters

AOH.......... Ancient Order of Hibernians

AOKMC......... Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain

AOUW..........Ancient Order Of United Workmen

APA.......... American Protective Association

AUM.......... Ancient Order of Mysteries (Masonic)

AUSA.........Association of the United States Army

AUV.......... Association of Union Veterans

B of RTM..........Brotherhood of Rail Road Track Men

BARE..........Benefit Association Of Railway Employees

BAY...........Brotherhood of American Yeomen

BK of M..........Black Knights of Molders

BKA............Benevolent Knights Association

BLE..........Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

BLF&E...........Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers

BPOE...........Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

BPOEW..........Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World

BRT............Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

CAR..........Children of the American Revolution

CBKA..........Commandery Benevolent Knights Association

CBL..........Catholic Benevolent Legion

CCTAS..........Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society

CD of A..........Catholic Daughters of America

CK of A..........Catholic Knights of America

CMBA..........Catholic Mutual Benefit Association

COOF..........Catholic Order of Foresters

CSA..........Confederate States Army

CTAS..........Catholic Total Abstinence Society

DAR...........Daughters of the American Revolution

D.O.A./DA..........Daughters of America

DAC..........Daughters of the American Colonists

DAV...........Disabled American Veterans

DOKK..........Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan (Knights of Pythias)

DoL..........Daughters of Liberty

DOLLUS.........Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States

DON...........Daughters of the Nile (Masonic)

DUV..........Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War

EAA..........Experimental Aircraft Association

EAU..........Equitable Aid Union

EBA..........Emerald Beneficial Association

ECVE..........Clampus Vitus

FAA...........Free and Accepted Americans

FAM...........Free and Accepted Masons

FCB...........Knights of Pythias

FLT...........Independent Order of Odd Fellows

FMF...........Fleet Marine Force

FOAST..........Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers

FOE...........Fraternal Order of Eagles

FOF...........Fraternal Order of Firefighters

FOP...........Fraternal Order of Police

GAR...........Grand Army of the Republic

GALSTPTR.........German American Legion of St. Peter

GLAUM..........Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries-Masonic Order

GLDS...........Grand Lodge Daughters of Scotia

GUOOF..........Grand United Order of Odd Fellows

HZ.............Haro Zaro

IBBH...........International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers

ICBU...........Irish Catholic Benevolent Union

IHSV............Red Cross of Constantine (Masonic)

IOA.............International Order of Alhambra

IODE............Independent Order, Daughters of the Empire

IOF.............Independent Order of Foresters

IOGT............International Order of Good Templars

IOH.............Improved Order of Heptasophs

IOHH............International Order of Hoo-Hoo

IOI.............Independent Order of Immaculates

IOJD............Independent Order of Job's Daughters

IOKP............Independent Order of Knights of Pythias

IOOF............Independent Order of Odd Fellows

IOOF-PM.........Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Master

IOR.............Independent Order of Rechabites

IORG............International Order of Rainbow Girls (Masonic)

IORM...........Improved Order of Redmen (Sons of Liberty)

IOStL..........Independent Order of St. Luke

IOV............International Order of Vikings

ISDA...........Italian Sons and Daughters of America

ISH............Independent Sons of Honor

IUOM...........Independent United Order of Mechanics

IWW............Industrial Workers of the World

JAOUW..........Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen

J.O.A.M............Junior Order of American Mechanics

J.O.U.A.M............Junior Order of United American Mechanics

K.of C.............Knights of Columbus

K.of P.............Knights of Pythias

K of FM............Knights of Father Matthew

K of H.............Knights of Honor

K of L.............Knights of Loyola

K.M................Knights of Malta (Masonic)

K.T................Knights Templar

K of SJ............Knights of St. John

K of STP...........Knights of St. Patrick

K of STW...........Knights of St. Wenceslas

K of T.............Knights of Tabor

K of TM............Knights of the Macabees

K.of C.............Knights of Columbus

K.of P.............Knights of Pythias

KC................Knights of Columbus

KFM...............Knights of Father Matthew

KG................Knights of St. George

KGC...............Knights of the Golden Chain

KGC...............Knights of the Golden Circle

KGE...............Knights of the Golden Eagle

KGL...............Knight Grand Legion

KHC...............Knights of Holy Cross

K K K................K L A N

KLH...............Knights and Ladies of Honor

KM................Knights Militant (See KKK)

KM................Knights of Malta (Masonic)

KMC...............Knights of the Mystic Chain

KOL...............Knights of Labor

KOTM..............Knights of the Macabees

KP................Knights of Pythias

KPC...............Knights of Peter Claver

KSC...............Knights of St. Columbkille

KSF...............Knights of Sherwood Forest

KSL...............Knights of St. Lawrence

KSTG..............Knights of St. George

KSTI..............Knights of St. Ignatius

KSTJ..............Knights of St. Joseph

KSTM..............Knights of St. Martin

KSTP..............Knights of St. Paul

KSTP..............Knights of St. Peter

KSTT..............Knights of St. Thomas

KT................Knights of Tabor

KT................Knights Templars (Masonic)

LAOH..............Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians

LDG...............Independent Order of Foresters

LGAR..............Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic

LK of A ..........Loyal Knights of America

LOL...............Loyal Order Orange Lodge (The Orange Order){Orange Men}

L.O.M.............Loyal Order of Moose

LOOM..............Loyal Order of the MOOSE

LOVUS.............Legion of Valor of the United States

M.W.A.............Modern Woodmen of America

MAW...............Marine Air Wing

M.W.A.............Modern Woodmen of America

MBS...............Mutual Benefit Society

MCL...............Marine Corps League

MOLLUS............Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

MOOSE.............Loyal Order of the Moose

MOPH..............Military Order of the Purple Heart

MOVPER............Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Mystic Realm (Grotto)

MRA...............Royal Arcanum

N.O.W.............Neighbors of Woodcraft

NCOA..............Non-Commissioned Officers Association (Military Society)

NEOP..............New England Order of Protection

NL...............Navy League

NOK..............New Order Knights (see KKK)

NSDAR............National Society Daughters of American Revolution

NSDAR............National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

NSSUP............National Society Sons of Utah Pioneers

NU...............National Union

O of A...........Order of Amaranth (Masonic)

O of UF..........Order of United Friends

OCF..............Order of Chosen Friends

ODHS.............Des Schwestern Verbandes (Sisters of the Federation

OES..............Order of the Eastern Star

OGC..............Order of the Golden Cross

OSC..............Order of Scottish Clans (St. Andrew's Societies)

OUAM.............Order of United American Mechanics

PF of A..........Patriotic Friends of America

PH...............The Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange)

PM...............Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows)

RA...............Royal Academy

RA...............Royal Arcanum

R.A.M............Royal Arch Masons

*R.N.A...........Royal Neighbors of America

RIP..............Requiescat in pace, Latin for REST IN PEACE

RK...............Roman Knights

RMOKHSJ..........The Religious and Military Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

RO-AUM...........Rosicrucian Order (Masonic)

ROJ..............Royal Order of Jesters (Masonic)

RSGF.............Royal Society of Good Fellows

RSM..............Royal and Select Masons

RSTV.............Rite of St. Vaclara

RSTV.............Rite of ST. Vita

RTT..............Royal Templars of Temperance

S.A.L............Sons of the American Legion

SAR..............Sisters of the American Revolution

SAR..............Sons of the American Revolution

S.A.W.V..........Spanish American War Veteran

SBCL.............Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union

SBL..............Society B. Lafayette

SCV..............Sons of the Confederate Veterans

S.C.V.C.W........Sons of the Conferderate Veterans of the Civil War

S of E...........Sons of England

S.F.W.C..........Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle

SMAA.............Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association

SNA-AUM .........Shrine of North America (Masonic)

S.O.C.V..........Sons of the Confederate Veterans

SR...............Scottish Rite (Masonic)

ST...............Sons of Temperance

ST.G S o NY......St. George's Society of New York

SUVCW............Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

S of St.G........Sons of St. George S.S.M.A..........Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Association

S.U.V.C.W........Sons of the United Veteran's of the Civil War

SV...............Sons of Veterans

SV...............Sons of Veterans of the United States of America

TCL..............Tall Ceders of Lebanon (Masonic)

TH...............Temple of Honor and Temperance-Independent Order of Odd Fellows

TH...............Temple of Honor-Independent Order of Odd Fellows

TPHT.............Temple of Honor and Temperance

TROA.............The Retired Officer's Association

U.S.A............United States Army

U.S.A.F..........United States Air Force

U.S.M.C..........United States Marine Corp

U.S.N............United States Navy

UAOD.............United Ancient Order of Druids

UCV..............United Confederate Veterans

UDC..............United Daughters of the Confederacy

UFL..............Union Fraternal League

UFM..............United Friends of Michigan

UOPF.............United Order of Pilgrim Fathers

UR...............The Uniform Ranks designation found on many VFW (Veteran's of Foreign Wars)

W.C..............Woodmen Circle

W.O.W............Woodmen of the World

W.O.W............Women of Woodcraft

WKSC.............White Knights of the Southern Cross - K K K

YMCA.............Young Men's Christian Association

YWCA.............Young Women's Christian Association

A familiar site around Shiawassee County
is the Nelson-House Horse Drawn Hearse.
According to the driver,
"the only place to ride this wagon is....up front!"

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