Galena Cemetery
Galena, Stone County, Missouri, USA
In 1893, Allen and Mary Prier deeded the land for the purpose of a burial ground after suffering the loss of their daughter, Hannah. Hannah Prier Massey died in childbirth along with one of her twin babies. The other twin, Laura, survived. Hannah and her baby were the first to be buried on the property in October, 1890 in the North Section of the Cemetery. Following this tragedy, the Priers wanted to give the land to benefit others to memorialize their loved ones.
In 1893, Allen and Mary Prier deeded the land for the purpose of a burial ground after suffering the loss of their daughter, Hannah. Hannah Prier Massey died in childbirth along with one of her twin babies. The other twin, Laura, survived. Hannah and her baby were the first to be buried on the property in October, 1890 in the North Section of the Cemetery. Following this tragedy, the Priers wanted to give the land to benefit others to memorialize their loved ones.
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Galena, Stone County, Missouri, USA
- Total memorials5
- Percent photographed0%
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Galena, Stone County, Missouri, USA
- Total memorials1
- Percent photographed0%
- Percent with GPS0%
Stone County, Missouri, USA
- Total memorials0
- Percent photographed0%
- Percent with GPS0%
- Added: 27 Jul 2002
- Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 1464991
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