Cemeteries in Poland

POLAND (formerly Pomerania, Prussia)

Braunsforth (now Bród), Kr. Saatzig

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This abandoned cemetery lies southeast of the intersection of the village road and Hwy 145 (1.1 km south of the church). It is nearly completely lost in the trees and undergrowth, although the former road into the cemetery can be ascertained by the two rows of large trees that line a now completely over-grown path. No identifiable graves can be found. Broken gravestones are lying in piles and all the marble plaques and iron crosses have been removed so no identification is possible. (Gene Maas 9/14/2003)

Emma Maass, b. 2 Mar 1881; d. 6 Aug 1885

Martha Maass, b. 6 Jun 1883; d. 26 Aug 1885

Emma and Martha, the 2nd and 3rd daughters of Julius and Emilie Maass are believed to be buried here.

Ornshagen (now Żerzyno), Kr. Regenwalde

	This abandoned cemetery lies on the left side of the road as one passes through the hamlet. Except for one restored grave marker, all the gravestones have been destroyed. [click here for more photos of Ornshagen]
	A small stone chapel (15' square inside) still stands in the graveyard, but has been badly vandalized.
	It is likely, though unsubstantiated, that several of our ancestors are buried in this cemetery. We know Johanna Maass died 24 Nov 1837 in Ornshagen. In all likelihood, Christian also died here. Gottlieb Ludwig Ferdinand Maass, the 7th child of David and Friederike Maass, was born on May 24, 1849 and died as an infant in Ornshagen on October 10, 1849.

rev. 26 Oct 2011