History: This family graveyard is located on land formerly owned by Francis Herr (1747-1810), father of Bishop John Herr (1782-1850) who founded the Reformed Mennonite Church. Tradition states that Francis Herr is buried here in an unmarked grave. Earliest recorded burial - 1802. Latest recorded burial - 1894. Transcriptions: 1930s - Albert H. Gerberich, (reel 2, part 1, p.177). 1978 - Wilmer J. Eshleman, Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, vol. 1, no. 3, July 1978.

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Assessment: The graveyard is located in a wooded area next to a field overlooking the Pequea Creek. A very primative barbed-wire fence encircles the graveyard. [0-10 rating= 4] Click here for rating scale. Photographs taken on the following dates: November 7, 2003.

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