After several years of planning and over six weeks of work, and just in time for the annual Memorial Day Gwinn Reunion, there is a new gate at the entrance to the Gwinn Cemetery.
The gate was constructed by Troy Williams of Williams Machine Shop in Lacona, IA. It was paid for by donations from family members. Installation was accomplished over 6 weekends by volunteers.
The cemetery, located north of Humeston Iowa, was first used in 1851 to bury Virginia K. Gwinn, age 1 year, 3 months, and 9 days. The first settlers to Richman township (Humeston), Marshall H. and Mary J. (Gwinn) Richman and Samuel K. and Sintha G. Gwinn, are also buried here. The most recent burial is James K. Gwinn, who returned to his Maker, May 6th, 2006.
Future plans for the cemetery include a memorial plaque for the new gate and fence work on the north and west sides.
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I just got the link from Aunt Margie, I think you have done a great job. All of it was very interesting reading.
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