People interested in Robinson Cemetery are asked to meet Monday to discuss forming an association to care for the graveyard.
The meeting is at 6 p.m. at Willow Street Christian Church, 404 Willow, in Hannibal.
The cemetery was founded in 1921 by Albert L. Robinson as a final resting place for black people.
The last owner of record was Edward E. Robinson, who died in 1984. His widow, Virginia F. Robinson, sold a half-acre of the property in 1986.
The trail goes cold after Virginia Robinson died last year. She apparently did not leave a will and family members have said they do not want to assume care of the cemetery.
Robinson still is used. Courier-Post records show the last burial was for Isaac Haley Jr. on March 7, 2009.
In recent months, volunteers have been taking care of the cemetery.
More information is available from Harry Saunders at (573) 822-5650 or Janet Standbridge at (573) 406-4398.
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People interested in Robinson Cemetery are asked to meet Monday to discuss forming an association to care for the graveyard.
The meeting is at 6 p.m. at Willow Street Christian Church, 404 Willow, in Hannibal.
The cemetery was founded in 1921 by Albert L. Robinson as a final resting place for black people.
The last owner of record was Edward E. Robinson, who died in 1984. His widow, Virginia F. Robinson, sold a half-acre of the property in 1986.
The trail goes cold after Virginia Robinson died last year. She apparently did not leave a will and family members have said they do not want to assume care of the cemetery.
Robinson still is used. Courier-Post records show the last burial was for Isaac Haley Jr. on March 7, 2009.
In recent months, volunteers have been taking care of the cemetery.
More information is available from Harry Saunders at (573) 822-5650 or Janet Standbridge at (573) 406-4398.
