An Internet Surprise-

Anderson Cemetery, East Stanwood, Washington

A surprise finding of photos of the Graves of John and brother James McGinnis on the Internet has provided pictures I never ever expected to see. I especially remember some of the feelings I experienced that day Uncle Jim was buried. My intent was to always return to East Stanwood and photograph the graves personally. Events have since made that near impossible for me and I have had deep regrets of late for never making the attempt.

An extremely valuable volunteer service has sprouted on the Internet in recent years though where kind individuals choose a cemetery and transcribe the inscriptions on the grave markers. That concept has now expanded with a few web-pages not only recording the data but posting pictures of the graves as well. The odds for ever finding a particular cemetery posting of interest is rather low for so few have been completed but fortunately, much to my surprise, the need to find and photograph the graves of our uncles, John and Jim is no longer necessary. Some kind soul has already done so.

The following were found on "Findagrave.com" in recent months. Access the web-site and search for Anderson Cemetery in Snohomish County and scan the list of the graves and you will find Uncle John and Uncle Jim.

John McGinnis

1891-1951

James McGinnis Jr.
1893- 1963