Hidden Cemetery in Oklahoma City

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  • @davidweiss4482
    @davidweiss4482 4 роки тому +37

    This is our family cemetery. Was homestead in the land run. Thanks

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +5

      Thank you for sharing some of the history. Did the land originally encompass everything that has now been developed?

    • @richardweiss1222
      @richardweiss1222 4 роки тому +9

      @@RhettyforHistory Yes. The cemetery is at the highest point on the section Richard T Martin and his wife Mary and children homesteaded. Hartzell Township, NE quarter of S20 T13N, R2W. That section is bounded by North Coultrane Rd to the west, NE 122nd St to the north, N Sooner Road to the east and E Heffner Rd to the south. I can email you a plat map as well as pictures of Richard and Mary in 1898. Let me know if you are interested

    • @oklahomafreedom5536
      @oklahomafreedom5536 3 роки тому +1

      My mom was a martin. I have lost touch with my family. I would love to get together again soon. Much love guys. My grandpa's name is Rufus Fletcher Martin.

    • @HopeNazir
      @HopeNazir 3 роки тому

      Boy would they be shocked now

    • @dianayount2122
      @dianayount2122 2 роки тому

      It's really beautiful. And the history is very interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 4 роки тому +5

    Beautiful cemetery. Even though it is out of the way, amazing that it has been taken care of. So cute that your daughter goes with you on your adventures.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      She is the only one of our daughters that enjoys going on these adventures. She doesn't want to go all the time but it is great to have her every once in awhile. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @georgeearls3338
    @georgeearls3338 4 роки тому +7

    Those flags and flowers look to me to be fairly new. I'm proud they are remembered.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      They are new and you can clearly see that the cemetery had been mowed. We walked thru Johnson grass over our head and then the woods to get to this cemetery so we were shocked to see it mowed. Thank you for watching!

  • @lynnebunning7273
    @lynnebunning7273 4 роки тому +6

    So nice to see it is so well looked after,. Lovely to see your daughter enjoy your interest. Midnight here in Victoria Australia we went into lock down again for at least 6 weeks our second wave which is turning out to be worse than our first. So will have plenty of time watch your videos. Cheers 🇦🇺🐨❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️❤️⭐️

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +2

      We are still in the first wave here. But things have tightened up some. The second wave is expected to hit in October and November. I sure am ready for this all to pass over but it looks like it is going to be awhile. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @yvonnepetty3400
    @yvonnepetty3400 4 роки тому +6

    Great Rhett, a very interesting old cemetery That someone's looks after. Your Daughter is lovely and it is so nice to see her interested in what you do.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      She is our one daughter who enjoys going on cemetery adventures sometimes. You're right about this cemetery being cared for. Thank you for watching Yvonne!

  • @conniephillips8217
    @conniephillips8217 2 роки тому +1

    What an incredible find this one! It's amazing how well Captain is. It shows that people really do care about their loved ones. Thanks for taking me along.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  2 роки тому

      This family does an excellent job at maintaining this cemetery. Thank you for watching Connie!

  • @marypozzi3745
    @marypozzi3745 4 роки тому +6

    Great job it’s a pretty little cemetery it’s wonderful your daughter enjoys exploring with you

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      It's always great to have along for the adventure. She doesn't always enjoy it but she is the only one of our daughters that will occasionally do it. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @lonesomedovecall822
    @lonesomedovecall822 4 роки тому +3

    Hey Rhetty,
    Another great cemetery tour!!! I really enjoy them! It's so relaxing to sit here listening to you read names and dates off... and the scenery is always so pretty! Looks like a lovely place to be laid to rest, for sure.
    Funny how this cemetery has no road/street leading to it, but it's still so well kept. They must be getting mowing equipment in there somehow... and I can't imagine they're lugging it through the woods to get it there, LOL. Also, the same goes for the bigger equipment they actually dig the graves with and to install the headstones. There's gotta be some kind of an access road somewhere. Strange!
    Take care,
    Valerie.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I believe there is a little dirt/rock road that leads in there somehow. I could see the road and trees cut back on it. It was a little difficult to see in the video though. I do think it is well cared for and maintained. Quite a few heros in there for the size of the cemetery. There is an interstate near and you could hear it but it was still very peaceful. That cemetery was there long before anything else. It's interesting to think about the changes that have gone on around it. Thank you for watching Valerie and I'm glad to hear you enjoy the cemetery videos.

  • @psleep4255
    @psleep4255 4 роки тому +2

    Rhett, I really appreciate you and your family documenting these historic treasures. History is so important. Btw, I LOVE your new t-shirts. As usual, AWESOME JOB!!!!👍🙌🙌🙌👏👏❤️❤️🥰🥰🤗

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching Pam. I'm glad you like the T-shirts as well. These little cemeteries are great little treasures fully of history. I wish I had known more to share about those who were in there.

  • @nadiazahroon6573
    @nadiazahroon6573 4 роки тому +1

    So nice to see Haley with you on this trip. It's a treasured memory for both of you. Thanks Rhetty and Haley.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You're welcome and thank you so much for watching! It's always great to have her go along with me.

  • @RalphReagan
    @RalphReagan 4 роки тому +3

    I never knew I'd like these videos. Thanks

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad to hear you do though. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @travelingwithmikeandpam9074
    @travelingwithmikeandpam9074 4 роки тому +1

    It's nice to see you finding the forgotten cemeteries so we can pay our respects with you. Thanks Rhetty!

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome and thank you so much for coming along on the journey!

  • @raynonabohrer5624
    @raynonabohrer5624 4 роки тому +2

    Beautiful video! And a beautiful Cemetery very proud of the people keeping it cut taking care of. your family is looking down from heaven and I'm very proud of you.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      It's always nice to see cemeteries well maintained and cared for. I really expected this one to be overgrown. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jimmyfischbeck9872
    @jimmyfischbeck9872 4 роки тому +1

    Ho Hum, another brilliant cemetery walk with Rhetty and his family! Well done!

  • @tamtmf
    @tamtmf 4 роки тому +2

    That's a a quaint place to be buried, nice and peaceful. I'm glad people are maintaining it.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      I am too. Definitely nice to see it cared for. Thank you for watching!

  • @AmWestColl
    @AmWestColl 4 роки тому +3

    If more people did what you are doing the world would be a more settled, peaceful and satisfying place. Exploring and discovery has an amazing effect on the soul. Keep doing it and it will spread !

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I believe it does as well. When I enter these cemeteries it's all about showing respect to those in there. I take nothing but video and leave nothing but footprints. My goal is to share the stories if I can find them. They are fascinating little snippets of history. Thank you so much for watching my friend.

  • @rysaj1
    @rysaj1 4 роки тому +2

    Very nice . Thank you to both for sharing.

  • @lindsaymacpherson8782
    @lindsaymacpherson8782 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely video a lot of history in such a small place glad someone looking after it Thankyou for sharing

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      It is nice to see it so well maintained and cared for. I thought I was going to go into something overgrown. Thank you for watching Lindsay!

    • @lindsaymacpherson8782
      @lindsaymacpherson8782 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory Thankyou for taking the time to film it even more so when there is veterans that should never be forgotten x

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I agree with you. There were quite a few in there and may have been more than what we know about from the markers.

    • @lindsaymacpherson8782
      @lindsaymacpherson8782 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory Be nice to see more history on the place to see how many unaccounted for that dont have markers Can't wait for your next vid x

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I think they have the history marked out as best as they could with the available records they had. Record keeping before the 1930's was not the best. Death certificates were not mandatory and if they were kept with a church or someone then it could be prone to fire, flood or just simply thrown out or lost. A lot of these cemeteries have had little sections lost forever. Sometimes people could have a still born and then bury him or her the same day or next day. People had to get on with life and truly did have to get back to work. It's interesting but really a completely different way of life then what we have today. There have been a few family members that have responded in the comments. One sent a link to a website and told of how a boy scout did a project of marking the graves in 2000 with the available records they had. That is certainly a great little project.

  • @ohmeowzer1
    @ohmeowzer1 4 роки тому +2

    Great video as usual thank you

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!

  • @oklahoman8222
    @oklahoman8222 4 роки тому +2

    Nice video!!! You need to see the hidden/ first cemetery in Chandler,Oklahoma. I think the city of Chandler or people are starting to maintain it. Lots of 1800's graves. North edge of Chandler.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      What is the specific name of that cemetery? Sounds like it would be an interesting one to visit.

  • @garyfinch377
    @garyfinch377 4 роки тому +1

    This was very interesting. Thank you!

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!

  • @gearjammer4779
    @gearjammer4779 4 роки тому +3

    Greetings from Bowie, TX.
    That’s a cool little cemetery.
    There must be another trail nearby where someone drives the lawn mower in there. 🤔

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      At the end I did see a little road coming up to it but I'm not exactly sure where that goes. It is a well maintained and cared for cemetery. Thank you so much for watching from Bowie!

  • @patc.6778
    @patc.6778 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this❤

  • @terryanderson5947
    @terryanderson5947 4 роки тому +2

    Another great video man

  • @anitasjourneys7817
    @anitasjourneys7817 4 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed the video first time watching. I'm actually born and raised in okla but live in Michigan now.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video. Welcome to the channel as well. You certainly migrated a ways from home.

  • @dscobellusa
    @dscobellusa 3 роки тому +2

    It's so nice to see the cemetery being cared for. Thanks for sharing. Can you imagine trying to have triplets in 1940? I wonder if they were full term?

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому

      That is a good question and I have no idea. The family does a nice job maintaining this one. Thank you for watching!

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 4 роки тому +9

    Guess if a person wants to be buried in the ground, a nice peaceful out of the way location would be ideal.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +3

      Yes it would. Definitely would be my preference especially if it could be maintained. Thank you for watching!

  • @rebeccamartin9664
    @rebeccamartin9664 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing enjoyed it. 👍☝️🙏🙏

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

  • @wendyburnett4086
    @wendyburnett4086 4 роки тому +1

    It always touches my heart to see headstones for vets from WW1. My grandpa served in WW1.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      I love finding them as well. Men like your grandfather have always been my heroes!

    • @wendyburnett4086
      @wendyburnett4086 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory , I wish I could tell him that. I hope you don't mind if I tell you just a bit of his story. He would never tell us girls about his experience in the war but, he told my big brother. He said that a shell landed in the trench that he and his buddies were in. When he woke up he could hear and feel the explosions going on but he couldn't see anything.. Later it got quiet. Them he hears someone say "they're all dead in this one". He yelled out "the hell they are! Get me outta here!". He was the only one alive in that trench. If those other brave men hadn't landed on my grandpa, the rest of us wouldn't be here. He lost a leg for our freedom.
      Thank you for letting me tell you this. Thank you so much for what you do. God bless.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for sharing his story. It's one that should be shared. I believe he gave up a lot not only for your family but all of us.

    • @wendyburnett4086
      @wendyburnett4086 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory , yes, I believe he did too. And, thank you. Thank you so very much.

  • @courtneyhall7140
    @courtneyhall7140 4 роки тому +2

    great video rhett.

  • @whiterabbit-wo7hw
    @whiterabbit-wo7hw 4 роки тому +1

    These are so fun. Nice to have your daughter along.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      She doesn't join often but it is great to have her when she wants to go. Thank you for watching.

  • @sherronbell4961
    @sherronbell4961 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, love Cemeteries

  • @anskelder5994
    @anskelder5994 4 роки тому +1

    So Nice You are with your daughter at the cemetery.And it is a Nice little Cemetery.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      It really is a nice little cemetery. It's great to see it maintained as I thought it would be abandoned. This is our one daughter that enjoys going on these explores. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @shirleysilcox6299
    @shirleysilcox6299 4 роки тому +3

    Like this cemetery Rhett, vary nice thanks. Rhett, did you ever find, lone ceder, cemetery in manfeld, oklahoma. Would love to see it, some of my family thiar, my grandparents, an outhers to. The walkers. I will never get to go. I am 75 yrs old. It looks something like this one. Enjoyed this one. Be safe.🙏💖

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching Shirley. I have not been to the cemetery you mentioned.

  • @colleenbazyn2171
    @colleenbazyn2171 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Rhetty, another home run!!!

  • @claireguest8333
    @claireguest8333 4 роки тому +1

    Great team you and your daughter fab video Rhettyfor fun Hi from Cork Ireland !!!!

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      She is the one daughter we have that loves these little adventures. Thank you so much for watching from Ireland!!

    • @claireguest8333
      @claireguest8333 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory Maybe thousands of miles apart but love your vid's !!! kind regards from the Emerald Isle You should bring your family over ( when it's safe) for a visit !!

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      We would love to go over there. We had been talking about going over there next year but we canceled everything just because of the uncertainty.

  • @richardweiss1222
    @richardweiss1222 4 роки тому +4

    P.S. We pronunce our surname Weess with a long E. Let me know if you want pictures of Richard Tirey Martin and Mary Louisa McMurty Martin who made the 89 run, homesteaded this section, and donated the cemetery when their son died shortly after the run.

  • @harrybutler1828
    @harrybutler1828 4 роки тому +2

    You mentioned "Frontier City". Do you know, or does any of your viewers know, how long that amusement park has been in existence? In the summer of 1962, along with my parents and little sister, visited my mom's sister in Stratford Okla. We went to visit their friends in Oklahoma City and with some teens our age, we went to an amusement park. Seems to me that it was north of the city centre. Is it possible that this is the same place? By the way. very peaceful cemetery. Love that someone is taking care of it. Great that you have heard from some family of the deceased. Love what you do.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Don't quote me but I believe the park opened in 1958. It was originally sort of a roadside attraction that was free to enter. It was open awhile before they started adding rides and other things. I'm not sure when the rides came and when it was considered a full fledged amusement park that required admission. My Dad has some old 8mm films of visits there in the early 60's. Weird have some other amusement parks. There were a couple other amusement parks that used to be in Oklahoma City. One was Wedgewood andwas Springdale. Springlake. I'm not sure if those ring a bell or not.
      You're right about this being a nice cemetery. It really was nicely maintained and peaceful despite the nearby interstate noise. And it is nice to hear from some of the relatives. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @rubycollins3492
    @rubycollins3492 4 роки тому +1

    What a great find
    Very interesting

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Thank you for watching Ruby! It is pretty interesting to see cemeteries like this. Especially when they are cared for.

  • @kirkmorrison6131
    @kirkmorrison6131 4 роки тому +3

    Nice little burial grounds. You would love Quaker Cemetery in Camden SC it has graves going back well over 200 years and some Medal of Honor recipients

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I love those old cemeteries like that. We had plans to hit SC this year but that will be delayed awhile. Thank you for watching!

    • @kirkmorrison6131
      @kirkmorrison6131 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory When you come to SC if you come to Camden let me know I will be happy to be your guide. If need be I can put you up in a spare room or show you to a good hotel or motel

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Thank you Kirk, I appreciate the hospitality.

    • @kirkmorrison6131
      @kirkmorrison6131 4 роки тому +1

      Your welcome and come before late May or late September and avoid the humidity it normally leaves by them

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I'm not sure what the humidity is but it is pretty bad here.

  • @DenitaArnold
    @DenitaArnold 4 роки тому +2

    Nice somebody cares about the cemetery. Right now I'm feeling sad. Thanks for the diversion

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      It is definitely nice to see it well maintained and cared for. I'm sorry to hear you are feeling sad. Thank you for watching.

  • @shirleysilcox6299
    @shirleysilcox6299 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Rhatty hope you can. I no you well lile it.

  • @jodysappington7008
    @jodysappington7008 4 роки тому +1

    very clean cemetery.....looks peaceful....you all be careful...

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      It really was peaceful and I'm glad to see it cared for. Thank you for watching!

  • @karen4you
    @karen4you 4 роки тому +1

    It's so nice it is respected and kept up.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      Yes it is. I love seeing that. Thank you for watching Karen!

  • @boldviewmedia6376
    @boldviewmedia6376 8 місяців тому

    Hi Rhetty. Just stumbled across your page. My great grandfather was George Steffenson, the owner of the convenience store/gas station in your opening photos. Would love to get in contact with you to talk about Witcher and also get those photos from you.

  • @dawndietz4654
    @dawndietz4654 4 роки тому +1

    A beautiful spot. It’s great that someone researched those infant graves and dated them so they won’t be lost to time.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I agree and I'm glad it was made more permanent. Thank you so much for watching.

  • @ohmeowzer1
    @ohmeowzer1 4 роки тому +1

    A lovely way to spend a summer day

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Yes it was. We had quite a few ticks on us but it was worth it. Thank you for watching!

  • @plymouthduster2252
    @plymouthduster2252 4 роки тому +2

    Great video love watching your channel I noticed a Weiss headstone and I cant help but think of Harry Houdini whose real name was Erich Weiss. Have you ever been to Belle Starr's gravesite?

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +2

      Does make you wonder if they are relatives of his. I had forgotten he had a different name. I have been to Belle's grave but I have not made a video. It was before my days of making UA-cam videos. I do plan on going back to film though. Thank you for watching!

    • @plymouthduster2252
      @plymouthduster2252 4 роки тому +2

      @@RhettyforHistory your welcome always heard that she used to hide out at a place called Robbers Cave, I think that some called it Robbers Roost near Wilberton Oklahoma. I think Frank and Jesse James might have hid out there 2.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +2

      Robbers cave is definitely a good place to visit as well. I have so many places left to visit in Oklahoma. This state really was a hot bed for old west activity.

  • @ShakerHP
    @ShakerHP 4 роки тому +1

    Great video..... how is the puppy doing?

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      The puppy is doing great but he is very hard-headed. Overall a good dog. Thank you for watching!

  • @TheGraveyardChannel
    @TheGraveyardChannel 4 роки тому +1

    Now that truly is an out of the way cemetery :-) Makes you wonder how they go the lawn mower there.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      I tried to show where there was a road leading in at the end of the video but it didn't show up that well on video. Somewhere that road leads out Thank you for watching my friend.

  • @jennifer801
    @jennifer801 4 роки тому +1

    Such a interesting place. I’d love to know more about the town and it’s people.
    😢. So sad. So many children.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      The town was really just an early settlement when the lands opened up for the run. Apparently the Weiss, Witcher, Martin and Hutchinson families were a part of it in that area. Thank you for watching Jennifer!

  • @CarbonFibreHeart
    @CarbonFibreHeart 3 роки тому

    Love this, i looked on google maps and there does appear to be a road, although doesn't look like smaller cars could drive on it.

  • @kathycole4474
    @kathycole4474 2 роки тому +1

    Theres an old cemetery out at Wilson Rock in Muldrow Ok you may wanna check out also one by the Overstreet Mansion that big and very old south of Sallisaw Ok ..and by Kerr lake theres a cemetery they use to call the childrens cemetery ......if you come around this area we have many old cool ones!

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  2 роки тому +1

      Those do sounds like some that I need to go and see. Thank you for telling me about them and I appreciate you watching!

  • @cwb0051
    @cwb0051 4 роки тому +1

    Aww, Very Well Kept Cemetery, for being way out of nowhere..Stay Safe And Cool...

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Yes it which is always great to see. Thanks for watching and you stay safe too!

  • @EllenCFarmGirl
    @EllenCFarmGirl 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Rhetty💋❤️

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You're welcome and thank you so much for watching!

  • @HopeNazir
    @HopeNazir 3 роки тому +1

    So cool that this cemetery is still in use.
    My Dad's is still going but my mom's is so far back in the boonies that I hear it is only accessible during certain times of the year by 4 wheeler.
    I need to ask her the name of it.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому +1

      That's quite a cemetery that your Mom is connected with. Thank you for watching.

    • @HopeNazir
      @HopeNazir 3 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory so I asked her and here isn the info.
      Sanders Cemetery
      Cemetery in Randolph County, Arkansas
      Come to find out they grow rice in the area now which is why it is hard to get to know. It is near an old "town" called Richwoods Arkansas.
      Come to find out my Great Grandma Lona Dillport was a rich woman they say and owned the whole area. Don't know exactly what happened to all the land, she died young and all her children, including my grandpa, where housed out to relatives.
      Mom believes the Cemetery used to be joined to a church.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому

      That's interesting about the rice growing there. Has it ever encroached on the cemetery at all?

    • @HopeNazir
      @HopeNazir 3 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory she isn't sure. I've only just now seen the few pics online of it and of it flooded. You can't really tell it is even a Cemetery from satellite. But I think it gets close to it.
      Mom says she has only been able to go once and that was about 45 years ago.
      I don't think I've heard of a Cemetery in its situation. I hope to see it someday. But I live 9 hours away across 2 states

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому +1

      You are little ways away. I hope you get the chance to see it too.

  • @kimholt9158
    @kimholt9158 4 роки тому +1

    Interesting find

  • @AViewFromTheMiddle
    @AViewFromTheMiddle 4 роки тому +2

    That's odd. It seems to be one extreme or the other. Either really old headstones or within the last 20 years for the most part. Some of those markers must have replaced headstones that were either damaged or faded to the point they couldn't be read and they just got the date range as close as they could. I was just thinking it seems more like a family cemetery, then saw the pinned comment. Interesting piece of history.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      From what I understand from the family is that the ones with date ranges never had markers at all unless they were just wooden and rotted away. They knew who was in there but they weren't sure on the dates and a boy scout did those as a project. It's nice to know they were pieced together but I do wish they closer on the dates. I really expected this cemetery to be abandoned so it was nice to see it maintained. Thank you for watching my friend.

  • @johnkelsey2482
    @johnkelsey2482 4 роки тому +1

    Very Good....Thanks...

  • @bobgabbert6402
    @bobgabbert6402 4 роки тому +2

    Good video

  • @formerfosteryouth4882
    @formerfosteryouth4882 3 роки тому +1

    Have you did a video on Bloomfield cemetery in Oklahoma?

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому

      No, where is that?

    • @formerfosteryouth4882
      @formerfosteryouth4882 3 роки тому

      It’s in Hendrix Oklahoma it’s called Bloomfield cemetery on some parts of Google it’s called Bloomfield colored cemetery.

  • @joshuahutchinson7426
    @joshuahutchinson7426 4 роки тому +3

    The veteran that you mentioned Edward Hutchinson as my last name don't know if we are related or not

  • @tracylong5192
    @tracylong5192 2 роки тому +1

    Cool video

  • @GhostGhost-dz5dy
    @GhostGhost-dz5dy Рік тому +1

    Try the one in Duncan Oklahoma it's hug and it's where my grandma and my cousin is at

  • @marypettyfer4640
    @marypettyfer4640 4 роки тому +1

    Thankyou 😊😊

  • @shirleysilcox6299
    @shirleysilcox6299 4 роки тому +4

    Rhett, here is some more on lone ceder, cemetery. In mannsville, ok. It's in johnston county, ok.oklahoma, Gazetteer. Plese try to go. Thank you.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      If I'm ever down that way and have time I certainly will pay it a visit.

  • @stephenwilliams507
    @stephenwilliams507 4 роки тому +1

    Great to see how war veteran graves are looked after in the cemetery. If they were laid to rest in a certain cemetery here in Australia they would by now be risking having the headstones removed and any above ground evidence that the grave was there removed So a new grave can be placed next to it leaving no trace that these people who fought to save their countries ever existed,

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Is there an ongoing effort to remove veterans memorials in Australia? If so that is sad. I hate to see things like that happen.

    • @stephenwilliams507
      @stephenwilliams507 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory Just mainly in one cemetery they say they are running out of room for new graves They are calling this renewal. Its not only veterans affected its anyone who grave is 50 plus years old from the 1st burial if more than 1 share the grave. It makes me so mad to think people think this is ok Especially those that gave their lives to protect us

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      That is sad. Seems like there is plenty of room elsewhere and those poor people don't deserve that. They are being robbed of their dignity.

  • @crisslastname9417
    @crisslastname9417 4 роки тому +2

    Adam West. He's all the Batman we will ever need!

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +1

      I agree! I loved that old Batman!

    • @ehrldawg
      @ehrldawg 3 роки тому

      R.I.P. Adam West. Its too bad noone post something about the guy with the batman headstone.

  • @joshuabrooks4907
    @joshuabrooks4907 4 роки тому +2

    What a peaceful place to rest.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      It really was and it was nice to see it cared for. Thank you for watching!

  • @kimholt9158
    @kimholt9158 4 роки тому +1

    There's a cemetry behind the og&e power across the Arkansas river in muskogee okla. Heading East . A very old cemetery dsting 2 the 1800's don't know where back there it is but the graves i hear r falling in. Plz check out. Don't even know the name of it.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Thank you for telling me about that. Maybe I can do some research and find it.

  • @desolategrey
    @desolategrey 3 роки тому +1

    Great video would you be interested in looking into a much older site with some of the latest dates in the early 1901 to 1910s births in the 1840s amazing headstones and nearly totally hidden by trees it needs to be restored before its totally gone Oklahoma county east of Edmond

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому +1

      You've peaked my interest. What is the name of the cemetery?

    • @desolategrey
      @desolategrey 3 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory i can't figure if it has a name i am currently researching it my self there is very limited access in the direction of the main road but there is also what is now private land on at least 2 sides of it that is how I became aware of it all parties involved will need to be respectful of the adjacent properties its quite a unique place

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому +1

      What are the roads where it is at?

    • @desolategrey
      @desolategrey 3 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory Danforth between Post and Westminster exactly on the half section line south side visible from google satellite any access would have to be from Danforth to prevent trespass to be safe ...... Seems to be quite a few marked as well as quite a few obvious places where the ground has depressed with no stone
      Let me know what you find out and if I can help any group who would like to donate time to clean up the place

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому

      Thanks for telling me about this one. I tried looking on Google and I think I may see what you are referring to but I'm not sure. I'll have to drive up there and give it a look. Hopefully it's something we can get some permission on.

  • @michaelbornagain7264
    @michaelbornagain7264 4 роки тому +1

    thank you for sharing and respecting.. these are Godly folks, you are standing on Holy ground L. Michael Weiss

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You're welcome. I know they all have a story I just didn't know what it was but they all deserve to be remembered. The cemetery was very well cared for and maintain and that is something I always love to see.

  • @bettyowens9741
    @bettyowens9741 4 роки тому +1

    Have you checked out the cemetery s in Love County Okla?

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      No I haven't. Is there something in particular I should know about?

    • @oklahomafreedom5536
      @oklahomafreedom5536 3 роки тому

      @@RhettyforHistory there are more Martin family connection in love county oklahoma, then pioneer cemetery just across the border of Texas. It's a nice big family for 300 years of history here.

    • @kathleenboatwright8540
      @kathleenboatwright8540 3 місяці тому

      Good to see so many veterans acknowledged. Glad someone still takes care of it. 😊

  • @warrenburlingame7087
    @warrenburlingame7087 4 роки тому +6

    Tha Haggard family could me kin to Merle Haggard

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому +4

      They could be. His parents were in Checotah where Mel McDaniel and Carrie Underwood are from. It's a couple hours east of where this is.

    • @warrenburlingame7087
      @warrenburlingame7087 4 роки тому +1

      @@RhettyforHistory that's some pretty power people from that area

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Yes it is

    • @dogbarbill
      @dogbarbill 4 роки тому +1

      Could be(?) part of the Haggard family that has the men's wear business in OKC.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You could be right on that.

  • @sandystevens8040
    @sandystevens8040 10 місяців тому

    It is kept lovely for its age 😊

  • @trevorbyron8181
    @trevorbyron8181 3 роки тому

    An old cemetery, but recent burials. Judging by the upkeep and burials in 2003, this cemetery ain't so hidden/firgotten

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  3 роки тому

      It's not hidden or forgotten by the family but the majority of people outside of the family do not know about this cemetery. It's really hidden and off the beaten path. People who live in and around Witcher don't even know about it.

  • @marshaday8517
    @marshaday8517 4 роки тому +2

    Hearing the dates on today's video reminded me how short life is.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      It does go by fast and for some it is really short. Others get nothing at all. Thank you for watching!

  • @curtisstewart9594
    @curtisstewart9594 4 роки тому +1

    Comment. Good video.

  • @davidbrown8303
    @davidbrown8303 4 роки тому

    My moms name is Betty Joe as well. I dunno what that has to do with anything just thought I would add it.

  • @marypettyfer4640
    @marypettyfer4640 4 роки тому +1

    Hello 🙋‍♀️😊

  • @scoobydoodle5473
    @scoobydoodle5473 4 роки тому +1

    I love cookies!

  • @jimbuford4147
    @jimbuford4147 4 роки тому +1

    It is unlawful to close off access and egress to a cemetery.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      Yes it is. Judging by the flowers and flags as well as how it was maintained I do not think it is closed off to the family.

  • @anniestroupe808
    @anniestroupe808 4 роки тому

    Question ? What does your face actually look like without the beard and shades ? Just wondering.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      If you look hard enough you'll see some videos without those.

  • @sandystevens8040
    @sandystevens8040 4 роки тому +1

    💦great video rhett7

  • @Whittdocs
    @Whittdocs 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great video.

    • @RhettyforHistory
      @RhettyforHistory  4 роки тому

      You're welcome and thank you for watching my friend!