Exploring History at Bedford Cemetery: Pioneers, Orators & Heroes - Battle Creek, Michigan

Join me as I explore history at Bedford Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. A collection of stories which include pioneers, orators and heroes. Bedford Cemetery has as its earliest recorded burial date going back to 1808, and is one of the oldest cemeteries in Calhoun County.
The tales behind the headstones are a mix of endurance, family survival, creativity, tragedy and heroism. We will also examine child and infant mortality rate of 200 years agos as compared to today.
Featured stories in this video:
Albert Edwards - A Civil War hero who fought in 17 different battles
Henry Clapp - A pioner woodcarving artis
Joel & Deborah Evans - Pioneer farmers
Richard & Huldah Godsmark - Successful farmers & Adventists supporters
James Hamilton - World War I Veteran
Frank Baugh & Family - A story of tragedy & survival
Peter & Lois Standley - An auctioneer
Alec & Hazel Ellsworth - A story of tragedy & Infant mortality
The Haug Family - Pioneer farmers, teachers and professionals
Elbert B Lane - An early evangelical minister
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