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<DIV>Hi Jude, </DIV>
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<DIV>From the perspective of the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, these graves should be left in place. It is possible to move them. </DIV>
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<DIV>This burial qualifies as an archaeological site, the owner would need to contact Dennis Griffin, State Archaeologist,Dennis.Griffin@state.or.us or 503-986-0674.</DIV>
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<DIV>Also, he will need to contact the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board to learn the appropriate paperwork and processes for moving a grave. <A href="http://www.oregon.gov/MortCem">www.oregon.gov/MortCem</A> or Phone: 971-673-1500</DIV>
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<DIV>Take care, Kur</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Kuri Gill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Heritage Grants and Outreach Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">725 Summer St. NE, Suite C</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">Salem, OR 97301-1266</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0685</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0793 (fax)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="mailto:kuri.gill@state.or.us">kuri.gill@state.or.us</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/">www.oregonheritage.org</A></FONT></DIV>i<BR>>>> Oswego Heritage Council <oswegoheritage@yahoo.com> 6/16/2011 11:33 AM >>><BR></DIV>
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<TD vAlign=top>HI<BR>We have a man with what appears to be a grave on his land.<BR>There are no next of kin.<BR>Tombstone says 1912, we have searched for family. The land owner is trying to sell the city lot and wants the body moved.<BR>Can someone tell me how to help him?<BR><BR>Thank you for your support,<BR>Jude Graham<BR>Executive Director<BR><BR>Oswego Heritage Council & Museum<BR>398 10th St./ PO Box 1041<BR>Lake Oswego, OR 97034<BR>(503)635-6373 oswegoheritage@yahoo.com www.oswegoheritage.org<BR><BR>--- On <B>Thu, 6/16/11, Kuri Gill <I><kuri.gill@state.or.us></I></B> wrote:<BR>
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: rgb(16,16,255) 2px solid"><BR>From: Kuri Gill <kuri.gill@state.or.us><BR>Subject: [HistoricCemeteries] Cemetery Vandalism Bulletin Available now<BR>To: "Historic Cemeteries Listserv" <historiccemeteries@listsmart.osl.state.or.us><BR>Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011, 5:28 PM<BR><BR>
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<DIV>The newest Heritage Bulletin features vandalism in historic cemeteries. Following several recent events in Oregon, the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries has compiled lessons learned in the aftermath. It is a practical guide full of tips to avoid vandalism, be prepared for it and to get the best results following it. </DIV>
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<DIV>Check out this and other Heritage Bulletins. <A href="http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/Bulletins.shtml" target=_blank rel=nofollow>http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/Bulletins.shtml</A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Kuri Gill</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Poor Richard">Heritage Grants and Outreach Coordinator</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">725 Summer St. NE, Suite C</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">Salem, OR 97301-1266</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0685</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman">(503) 986-0793 (fax)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="about:/mc/compose?to=kuri.gill@state.or.us" target=_blank rel=nofollow ymailto="mailto:kuri.gill@state.or.us">kuri.gill@state.or.us</A></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #c8e0d8" face="Times New Roman"><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target=_blank rel=nofollow>www.oregonheritage.org</A></FONT></DIV></DIV><BR>-----Inline Attachment Follows-----<BR><BR>
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