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Cousin Kenneth O'Neal visited the James O'Neal Cemetery recently and below is his report of what he found, along with some photos. As you can see, without our intervention it won't be long until this small piece of our O'Neal heritage is swallowed up by Mother Nature. Ken's plans as indicated below are to fix and repair the stones to readable condition and straighten and secure them. Additional plans include installing a 10' by 15' fence around the stones to protect them. To date we have raised $100.oo in donations for refurbishing the Cemetery.

Ken's Report, dated May 23rd, 2002:
Went to Bedford yesterday, and did some work on James O'Neal cemetery. The groundhogs surely are making it their home. at least 6 holes that are being used now . They are going to be a problem. Figure that we can make cemetery 10'x15' and include all stones and not take any more of farmer's land than needed. Found the bottom of Catherine's stone, it was broken off, will make base and braces to put it together again. Will have to figure what to do about James' stone all you can read is " 28 days. Leveled John H's stone,  and filled groundhog's hole under it with rocks, hope that will stop them, from digging under it again. Cut weeds some and sprayed with "Roundup" to kill them, Might help keep groundhogs out. Sending  pictures, don't show really how it is Ken .