Ackerman, William J. - 1913

Has Dug 864 Graves

William J. Ackerman, of Irishtown, caretaker of the cemetery at old Conewago
Chapel, since he took charge of the same in 1888 dug 864 graves.

The smallest number in one year, 1888, was 14 graves; the next smallest was 1909
when 18 graves were dug.  The largest number was in 1901 when 55 burials were
made, and the next highest in 1897 when 54 interments were made.  Thus far
during the present year there were 18.  The average for the 25 years was nearly
35 per year.

~ The Hanover Herald, 19-Jul-1913