Meet George H. Wildasin (lower left). He was my grandfather’s brother and served during World War II and buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Growing up I heard his name mentioned, and that is all I remember. Now I wish I knew more about his life. As a family genealogist, I am finding out bits and pieces, about his young wife who was burned to death following a seizure.
To the right of George is a very old grave marker for Henry Sherman, veteran of the War of 1812. I stumbled across his stone one day walking through Mount Olivet Cemetery. I went home to research his name, and learned that Henry was an uncle to George’s mother, Amelia Sherman-Wildasin. I also learned that Henry’s father was Conrad Sherman, who was a General during the American Revolutionary War. Conrad is buried at Sherman’s Church.
I ask all of you, who do you know at Mount Olivet Cemetery? You might be surprised!
Gardens of Souls 