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Show Cemetery an interesting place, says Kelly A Adopt resolutions search ends as first burial located The marker reads: Mary Ellen, daughter of Charles and Sarah Ellen Loveless Wight, born Sept. 26, 1853, Brigham, Utah, died Oct. 12, 1853, Brigham, Utah, First Burial in Brigham Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Wight were apparently among those who came soon after the first settlers of Brigham City arrived in 1851. They lost not only Mary Ellen but three other children between 1853 and 1864, according to information found on their own marker. Kelly who became cemetery superintendent in 1955, said he asked several persons who might know about the first burial location. None was able to recollect anything about it. Then one day, quite by accident, while cutting back a tree, the first burial spot was located. A sandstone marker several inches below the sod confirmed it to be the place. The location is in the cemeterys original northwest section. Graveyards are traditionally the setting for mystery and fright stories. But these are fiction. Quite real, however, is the mystery of where a num!er of other burial tracts are located exactly in the local cemetery. Records were not complete when Kelly over the responsibility in 1955, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, and an uncle who were sextons. At the time we had 1,100 burials that we didnt know where they were, he explained. But a new effor to set up a more efficient system of records keeping and research have trimmed this number down to only about 45 unknown burial tracts. took Its a small number of the total 8,604 burials which have been made in the Brigham City cemetery. Kelly said records now only indicate exact location but also contain the names of the deceased persons mother, father and spouse, date and place of birth, date and place of death and date of burial. They have become a profitable source of information for persons engaged in genealogical research. And also a source of satisfaction to Kelly who takes much pride in the cemetery, both in its appearance and the manner in which it is operated. He can tell you how it was not actually surveyed into lots, blocks and plats until 1877. And about a project to line up grave markers, haul in fill dirt and install a sprinkling system during the late 1930s and early 1940s. And about the evolution of burial practices over the years. For example, some coffins used to be bricked over before being covered by dirt. ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Sunday, June 12, 1977 County Democrats elect new leaders long-tim- e Some folks consider cemetery work to be less than exciting, often shuddering at the thoughts of working there. But Supt. Howard Kelly views it as an interesting pursuit: And he has the records and stories to prove it. In a recent report to the city council, Kelly reported that; ending a long quest! the first burial at ' the Brigham City cemetery was located. It culminated a search. Kellys enthusiasm at the discovery was shared by local monument maker Max Bott who felt the tract ought to be marked by more than obsecurity. So he made and donated a granite marker. Who was the first person buried at the local cemetery? It was Mary Ellen Wight, an infant who lived only a short time. BOX (Continued from page 1) rights and welfare. Be it resolved that efforts be made to improve the moral environment (TV, movies, elimination of pornographic materials, etc.) and support legislation, programs and activities directed to this end. Be it resolved that we support development of the Central Utah project. Be it resolved that in order to reduce the number of people on welfare and unemployment compensation, and to preserve their dignity, we support increased minimum wage, balanced by tax credits for the employer. Exceptions to the minimum wage should be provided to encourage employment of youths. Be it resolved that each citizen become more responsible in efforts to conserve energy. This includes such things as observing the 55 mph speed limit, supporting mass transit (UTA and car pools), and supporting tax credits to individuals who utilize solar heating and improved insulation. Be it resolved that we support a strong defense posture. Further be it resolved that to avoid recurrence of the arms race that we support honest efforts to reach accord in the SALT talks. Be it resolved that we support better Stephen W. Mr. and Mrs. Boman 16, son of Wes Bowman, 265 () interest of human rights. Be it resolved that we support policies that will lessen the effects of inflation without inhibiting the free enterprise system. This includes enforcing the antitrust laws, promoting competition, and closing loopholes whereby millionaires pay inequitable taxes. Red badge of courage. tPCdDQ(g m ffligllii North Ninth East, Brigham City, was awarded the Duty to God award on May 29 by Bishop John R. Wells. Steve who is a member of the . Brigham City Seventeenth LDS ward, has been serving as second counselor of his teachers quorum. He has been a member of the Box Elder High School Concert choir and concert band, is active in the LDS seminary program, and will sing with the Madrigal Singers next year. Lfl netfS LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY WITH: Then it became common to pour concrete over them and now only vaults are used for burial here. Did you know that burials are not six feet deep in the Brigham City cemetery but are feet?. just lf Also, were you aware that by court ruling, the Brigham City cemetery is considered a park and that those who acquire tracts or lots there only purchase burial rights? The city continues to own the property. As was stated, some find the cemetery an unpleasant subject. But not Howard Kelly. PICTURED WITH cemetery He believes its a place which deserves special care and consideration. 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