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For those who have an interest in the symbols found in cemeteries. Come ask questions or assist others.

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Comment by Terri O'Connell on March 28, 2010 at 3:07pm
Everyone has been a bit quite in recent months. Lets see those pictures of symbols that you still do not know what they mean. Or feel free to start a new discussion above in the "discussion forum"!
Comment by Michael Lee Stills on September 12, 2009 at 10:42pm
Dr. Chauncey Sheldon, moved to Warsaw, NY in 1808. He was a physician and started a Drugs and Medical store and was know as a "professor of religion." He was Presbyterian.
Comment by Unknown Ancestor on September 12, 2009 at 10:22pm
MS: what's the locality and likely religion?
The sun is probably about resurrection, the triangle can be the Trinity, and 6-point-star can be good and evil, or natural man/spiritual man.
Comment by Lacuna on September 12, 2009 at 10:14pm
Also, an upside down triangle is sometimes used to signify a male - the broad shoulders and narrow waist. Based on the name, this would work.
Comment by Lacuna on September 12, 2009 at 10:05pm
The "lamp" is actually a funeral urn.
Comment by Michael Lee Stills on September 12, 2009 at 12:10pm
Sorry for the multiple posting, I have not figured out how to put a comment with the photo. I understand the willow in the photo means sorrow and is Germanic in origin, not sure about the "lamp", and interested in the Star of David inside the Triangle. Thank you.
Comment by Michael Lee Stills on September 12, 2009 at 12:08pm

Comment by Terri O'Connell on September 12, 2009 at 11:56am
MIchael, your photo did not show up. Can you try re posting in a discussion forum.
Comment by Michael Lee Stills on September 12, 2009 at 11:56am
I guest the link does not work. It is the Star of David surrounded by a Triangle
Comment by Michael Lee Stills on September 12, 2009 at 11:54am
Can anyone tell me about the symbos on this photo

 

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