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Post by harc3 on May 17, 2006 11:50:02 GMT -5
Hoy Cow.....talk about confusing!!! We had assumed that as he signed his name Chong Kee, and his son had Chong as his surname, that was his actual name. The picture of a store with the name on it just confirmed it...or so we thought!!!! We have a family member who thinks he remembers going to his grave when he was a young boy, we are hoping that the next time he is here we can all go and see if he can recognize it...that might narrow it down for us..depending on how good his memory is after 45yrs!! For now we'll keep taking pictures and try to match names on gravestones with names on the map we have, then at least we'll have some info for other people who might be looking in the Vernon area. We also found reference to a Kee Chong in the 1901 census..would have been the right age and listed as married, also correct...so you never know, we might get somewhere yet!! Thanks again everyone, I'm amazed at how much I'm learning
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Post by twoupman on May 17, 2006 19:35:29 GMT -5
Do you know when your husband's grandfather died? If you do, it will be an important clue to look for when searching for his tombstone. With regards to Chinese store names, normally they contain the word Kee at the end, to signify a business establishment.
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Post by harc3 on May 17, 2006 20:31:11 GMT -5
According to cemetery records he died in December 31 1961 and he was 88 years old. The only family members we have who were alive at the time were very young then, but they think that is right.
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Post by Woodson on May 17, 2006 23:00:54 GMT -5
According to cemetery records he died in December 31 1961 and he was 88 years old. If this is correct then his tombstone isn't among those you posted. Could the cemetery not able to give you the plot number and direct you to it?
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Post by harc3 on May 17, 2006 23:29:10 GMT -5
Thx Woodson. Yes I have the plot number and a map with the plot highlighted. He was buried in January 1962. When I went to the cemetery there seemed to be far more plots on the map (all with names) than there was headstones. I will hopefully be going back with my older brother or sister who may be able to remember the headstone which we visited with our Father during the Qingming Festival. I also remember going to the cemetery and burning incense and paper money and taking part in the festival but unfortuneately I was far too young to remember the actual tombstone. Thanks for all your help. I guess we just have to be patient and keep digging. I have a few photos of Chinese tombstones from my first visit to the cemetery which came from a different area than the ones posted. I will get them posted and hopefully someone can tell me what they say. Thanks again all
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Post by twoupman on May 25, 2006 10:19:25 GMT -5
If you have the plot number and a map, why not ask someone at the cemetery to help you? Normally the cemetery has an office on site and they will get someone to take you to the exact location and save you all this frustration.
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Post by duncan on May 28, 2006 4:04:58 GMT -5
As cemetery listers, my wife and I have collected about 60 images of Chinese headstones in western NSW. These are exhibited on our website cemindex.arkangles.com If anyone is able to offer any translation, please get in touch through the website,
Duncan
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Post by helen on Jun 1, 2006 21:48:56 GMT -5
Thanks for taking the photos and putting them up for the world to see. Sorry I don't read Chinese, but your work is important. I too have a collection of headstones and need to put them up some where.
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