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Finding the forgotten: Inmates work to identify those buried in 'paupers' graves'
By MELANIE PLENDA
Union Leader Correspondent
Friday, Nov. 27, 2009
Sullivan County inmates work on a project to locate missing graves from the days when the Sullivan County Farm was an almshouse.
►Cemetery mapper brings stories out of the ground
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Straight from the State Archaeologist –
"I think (hope) that the reference to ‘grave digging’ was metaphorical not literal.
As for digging up graves, yes there needs to be state involvement to insure that it is done properly and legally. If the graves are unmarked, then I must be involved. In either situation, if there is not proper coordination it qualifies as a Class B Felony.
Feel free to share this information.
- Robert Perry -TOPOGRAPHIX, Litchfield
In the article a statement was made “But through their grave digging, the inmates and Poisson discovered at least a dozen -- and likely a lot more-- missing bodies”.
Unless there is a State licensed Archaeologist present to supervise such digging, it is unlawful to perform research in this manner.
By profession I own a cemetery mapping and ground penetrating radar business and work quiet extensively with various Archaeological groups and cemeteries to locate and map unmarked burials.
Bob Perry
- Robert Perry, Litchfield, NH
So, Neil West escaped from the NH State Prison, fifteen times? I don't think so... He escaped from inside the walls? No. Please research and issue a correction. He may have escaped from Sullivan County Jail, with their drywall ceilings. There is no plaque, at NHSP-M, honoring West's exploits. I can't believe there is one at Sullivan County Jail either. Please UL, have Ms. Plenda research these points and correct her story, if need be.
*** Editor's note: That detail has been removed from the story. ***
- Phil, Concord
Nice work Ms. Poisson. Truly. When people begin to realize they have worth...that they have something to give...AND something to lose...amazing things can happen. Best of luck to all.
Peace
- Joel, Nashua
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