File:1935 - Hannah Lieske Grave Stone Marker.jpg
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This is the marker, sometimes called a footer stone. In the past, graves were laid out West to East. The headstone inscription faced West so visitors could read the inscription without stepping on the grave. The marker was on the East side of the grave with the inscription facing East. The body was buried between the two stones with the deceased's head by the headstone. The reason for this arrangement was so the person would be facing East towards the rising sun and the coming of the Lord on the last day.
The first line of the marker reads "Gattin", which is German for "Wife". Hannah's name is written in cursive. Mom believes this is Hannah's actual signature. It wasn't a real common practise, but can be seen on other grave markers.
The year of birth, (1895) and the year of death, (1935) are the only dates on the stone. The actual dates are not engraved.
source:www.findagrave.com
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