Franklin County OHArchives - Kramer Cemetery

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The OES visited Kramer Cemetery on July 30, 2007. 

Established in 1810, Kramer Cemetery has at least 112 recorded burials, but it was 
hard to tell on our visit. Many of the stones have been broken, weathered or removed 
from the site. The grounds the cemetery occupies does not seem large enough for 112 
bodies, so we are almost certain that some of the cemetery has been farmed. Even 
using GPS, it was difficult to find the cemetery and moderately difficult to get to. 
According to records the first burial at the cemetery was Philip Kramer, son of Ludwig, 
who died in 1812 at six-years-old. The last recorded burial was Jacob Kramer who died 
in 1866 at 64-years-old. The cemetery was abandoned shortly after. Weeds and brush 
engulf the cemetery with potential for tics and being penetrated by two-inch thorns. 
Since nearby Hendren Cemetery is being revitalized, Kramer Cemetery has taken the 
crown of being the cemetery in the worst condition that we have ever visited. Perhaps 
a Boy Scout Troop or some other organization will step up some day to bring this 
forgotten cemetery back to life.  To view photos of all the standing tombstones at the 
time of our visit, click the link below.
http://www.ohioexploration.com/kramercemeteryG.htm

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Complete List of Standing Tombstones
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SURNAME, FIRST NAME  INSCRIPTION                                                    DEATH DATE    
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Kramer, Edward       Son of David & Elizabeth.  Died aged 5 weaks [sic], 2 days ?   Sep 23, 1831  
Miller, John         Son of Conrad and Hannah Miller                                .             
Slife, Barbery       Daughter of Henry and Catharine Slife                          Aug 18 ?      
Walter, Samuel                                                                      __ 9, 1831 ?  
Unknown              died aged 13 days                                              .             
Unknown, _____nn     .                                                              .