CANDLER COUNTY, GA - CEMETERY Parrish Family ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Betty Spaid Helen Sharpley Permission granted by the Candler Candler County Historical Society at P.O. Box 325, Metter, GA 30439 to post their Cemetery Book on-line. Files submitted by Betty Spaid and Helen Sharpley December 2005. They only have a few books to sell and don't plan to have another printing. The cost of the book is $30. including shipping. The book is hard bound, 449 pages with index. PARRISH CEMETERY #46 Cemetery is located in a cultivated field, on the East side of Metter-Portal road, 6.2 miles from Candler County Courthouse. Approx. 18X12, surrounded by decorative wrought-iron fence with gate. Fence is completely rusted, and cemetery is overgrown with weeds. Earliest grave marking, Oct. 3, 1887. #1 In Memory of E. J. Parrish Born July 31, 1817 Died Oct. 3, 1887 Rest As you are now So wonst was I As I am now So you must be Prepare oh man #2 Mrs. Mary J. Parish Born Feb. 21. 1819 Died May 17. 1893 Gone but not forgotten #3 Infant Kingery Infant of J. T. & Lucinda Kingery Nov. 10, 1895 He whose love excee- deth ours has taken home our child Recorded by: Bob Griner and Wanda Parrish, 2/1/98 Tools and Materials for Gravestone Cleaning Projects STONE TYPES Marble and Limestone Water Non-ionic Detergent (Photo-Flo-Kodak product) Household Ammonia (Requires water hose for rinsing and Hydrion Paper test strips for pH testing.) Calcium Hypochlorite (HTH) for biological growth retardation. Requires water hose for rinsing and Hydrion Paper test strips for pH testing.) Slate and Other Stone Water Non-ionic Detergent (Photo-Flo-Kodak product) GENERAL CLEANING Good Water Supply Non-ionic Detergent (Photo-Flo-Kodak product). 1/4 oz./5 quarts water Ammonia-1 cup/1 gal. water (for marble only) Calcium Hypochlorite (granular)-2 oz.dry/1 gal. warm water Assortment of brushes (NOT WIRE) of varying stiffness. Toothbrushes (firm), sponges Scrapers-craft sticks, plastic scrapers CLEANING NO-NO’S Wire brushes, metal instruments, abrasive pads (Scotchbrite, Brillo, Steel wool) Acid or acidic cleaners (especially on marble or limestone!) (Should only be used by conservators with proper training on non-calcareous stone) Household cleaners: soap (Ivory), detergents (liquid or powder), Borax, Clorox, TSP, Calgon, Fantastik, Formula 409, Spic and Span (or any other abrasive cleaner). Hydrochloric or Muriatic Acid, Phosphoric Acid (e.g. “Lime Away,” “Naval Jelly”), oxalic acid are not recommended for general cleaning of gravestones. The use of hydrochloric or muriatic acid may result in ferrous chloride (rust) staining and the deposition of soluble salts. Muriatic acid, which is readily available in hardware stores, is a raw acid. It is a by-product of processing steel and contains metallic particles that can cause ferrous staining. REMEMBER: The use of improper cleaning materials and practices can cause serious and irreparable damage to gravestones! Make sure the stone is stable before attempting to clean it - no flaking, delaminating, etc.