Genealogical Society to Host Meeting on Cemeteries Preservation and Restoration – Henry County Times

On Saturday, November 20 at 10 a.m., the Henry and Clayton County Genealogical Society will host a meeting on the preservation and restoration of cemeteries.

A question-and-answer session will follow. The meeting is free and everyone is welcome.

The meeting will take place at First Baptist Church of McDonough’s Fellowship Hall, 101 Macon Street, McDonough.
Leroy Gardner will speak about the history of cemeteries in Georgia, and their preservation, documentation and restoration. If you are concerned about an endangered cemetery or if you own land where a cemetery is present, this presentation will give you the information you need to help preserve these precious cultural assets. Mr. Gardner has worked with cemeteries in and outside Georgia and has extensive experience documenting their history and the location of the graves.

For more information about the Henry and Clayton County Genealogical Society, Inc., visit www.henryclaytongenealogy.com or call 770-954-1456.