Existing comment:
St. Michael's Parish Cemetery:
The little cemetery is a symbol of our parish's care and support for our departed members and their families. It is a place where generations of believers lay [???] in the company of those who have gone before. ....
Interesting facts about the cemetery:
* 7 men are buried here who were accidentally killed building a train tunnel near Mt. Airy.
* There is a plaque on the ground dedicated by the students and alumni of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery to honor the cadavers buried here. They donated their bodies to dental medical science.
* Near the Hardy Road side of the cemetery is buried Michael Kilgran, a native of Ruskey County, Boscommon, Ireland -- Born Sept. 27, 1819 -- Died Sept. 27, 1887.
* Lilbourne P. Kuhn, the man who met with the mysterious priest in 1879 thus beginning the parish, is buried behind the church. He was Born Oct. 31, 1817 -- Died Dec. 21, 1896. On his gravestone is written: "Through whose zeal and generosity St. Michael's Church was built. Well done good and faithful servant." Many members of his family are buried here. ... |