Volunteers are needed and will be trained on-site. 

The Pioneer Cemetery Preservaton Committee of the Delaware County Historical Society will begin restoration of  Heath Cemetery, located in Salem Township, just west of  5699 Proctor Road.

Markers that date from the 1830's will be unearthed using preservation methods endorsed by the Department of Natural Resources, including gravestone cleaning, repairing broken markers, leveling of leaning markers, and probing for fallen gravestones.  Heath Cemetery contains many of the early pioneers of Delaware County.  It is hoped that descendants of the Heath and Tomlinson families can join in restoration efforts. 

Local resident, Connie Jackson, who is active on the committee, is a descendant of George A. Heath, Civil War veteran who is buried in the Heath Cemetery.  Tom Crawford, Salem Township Trustee, is working with the Pioneer Cemetery Committee in what is anticipated to be a two year preservation project. 
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Anyone with an interest in restoring and preserving Delaware County's Pioneer Cemeteries is welcome.  No previous experience is needed. 

If you would like to volunteer, or need more information, please contact Jim Lee.