"Show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals."
-William Gladstone (1809-1897), three-time Prime Minister of England
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"The preservers of history are as heroic as its makers."
-Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas
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The miniature oil portrait on porcelain seen on my profile page is of my direct ancestor,
Joseph C. Clarke (1793-1875), a Veteran of the War of 1812.
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The memorials for my family are:
Hester Beck Willis
J. Todd Willis, Jr.
Chum-On
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CONCERNING THESE MEMORIALS:
Since many errors are occurring on Find A Grave memorials due to inaccurate "edits" please provide a verifiable primary source (such as a book, will, obituary, birth/marriage/death certificate, or family Bible record) to document any changes/links on these memorials.

To include the source for edits, request transfers, or to add additional bio information, go to the bottom of the page and click on the "Suggest Other Corrections (SOC)" tab. You can then put your edit source and/or request in the new window.

For transfers, be sure to include your relationship to the person you want to be transferred to you. Transfers will be performed within the Find A Grave guidelines only, which means, direct relatives within four generations. This would be your siblings, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have turned my focus to documenting the lives of many in the Jewish community in NY and NJ. I have had the honor to create some memorials of victims of the Holocaust. I have learned more about Jewish burial practices from many FG members who have been so helpful answering my questions.

"Show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals."
-William Gladstone (1809-1897), three-time Prime Minister of England
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"The preservers of history are as heroic as its makers."
-Pat M. Neff, Governor of Texas
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The miniature oil portrait on porcelain seen on my profile page is of my direct ancestor,
Joseph C. Clarke (1793-1875), a Veteran of the War of 1812.
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The memorials for my family are:
Hester Beck Willis
J. Todd Willis, Jr.
Chum-On
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CONCERNING THESE MEMORIALS:
Since many errors are occurring on Find A Grave memorials due to inaccurate "edits" please provide a verifiable primary source (such as a book, will, obituary, birth/marriage/death certificate, or family Bible record) to document any changes/links on these memorials.

To include the source for edits, request transfers, or to add additional bio information, go to the bottom of the page and click on the "Suggest Other Corrections (SOC)" tab. You can then put your edit source and/or request in the new window.

For transfers, be sure to include your relationship to the person you want to be transferred to you. Transfers will be performed within the Find A Grave guidelines only, which means, direct relatives within four generations. This would be your siblings, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have turned my focus to documenting the lives of many in the Jewish community in NY and NJ. I have had the honor to create some memorials of victims of the Holocaust. I have learned more about Jewish burial practices from many FG members who have been so helpful answering my questions.