Genealogy Projects tagged with Sycamore on the Geni Family Tree

Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Illinois

Elmwood Cemetery was incorporated in 1865. On April 5, 1865, a board of managers was formed to create a new cemetery in the then Village of Sycamore. 18 acres of farm land was purchased from H. L. Boies at the southwest corner of the village boundaries. On May 24, 1865, the first 500 lots went open for sale. On November 7, 1866, there was discussion to transfer ownership of the cemetery to the...