Woodsmen of the World

I mentioned yesterday that I went for a walk in one of Edmonton's older cemeteries.
I came across this tombstone designed to look like a tree trunk. Upon close examination I discovered it was erected by The Woodsmen of the World.
I have to admit I don't know anything about the organization but I did find the tombstone to be quite unique

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture and perspective.

[Harbie]

Interesting find and POV!

[Anita Campbell]

Haha! Very unique. Who's the person who was the recipient of this tombstone??! Cemeteries are interesting to browse......

[Sally Ings]

Very unique headstone. It's amazing what you come across in these old cemeteries

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic capture.

[Margo]

Great find

[Babs]

Interesting find. I didn't know anything about it either, so I Googled it
Here is the link http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ar/county/greene/historywood.htm

[Diana Moss]

A marvellous piece of work

[mervyn hobbs]

I also agree it is lovely.

[Valerie Chesney]

Great find & very unique...

[Sarah Jones]

What a great find, it's beautiful.

[Nick]

What a great tombstone - very unusual.

[alia_801]

An amazing find! What a fascinating history in the info @onewing found too.

[Dione Giorgio]

Very interesting story to go with this lovely picture.

[Peter Grave]

Wonderful find Brian and an interesting history lesson.

[wendy frost]

Interesting memorial and information .

[Colleen Culhane]

I like looking around in cemeteries. This is an interesting find.

[Amanda]

It's a gravestone that doubles as a work of art, wonderful!

[Bev]

What a very cool find! I looked at the photo and at first glance they do look like wood sculptures. You have to really look to see that they aren't. Nice shot.

[Candace]

Woodmen of the World was a group involving all religions to help each member through life. Initially they had a $100.00 fee for these markers to be cast as trees. Interesting history Brian, thank you!

[Jane Anderson]

We had a neighbor who worked for Woodsmen of the World, an insurance feature of the organization. This particular man liked to drive through town looking for worn out flags, and then he would offer new replacements free of charge.

[gloria jones]

Great find and capture

[Dawn Matthews]

Cool pic!

[Margaret Brown]

Lovely find.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

It is so interesting looking and the information is also interesting.

[Hubregt Visser]

Well, that's an interesting tombstone. I like your eye for detail,

[Ivan]

Wonderful find, Brian.

[Nitrogene]

This is so interesting!

[Sylvia du Toit]

Thanks for sharing. What I like about 365 is not only the photos but the history and knowledge that goes with the photo!

[Karin Hirsch]

Great find, like your angle

[ShirleyB]

Great find and nice capture.

[Anita Campbell]

Cngratulations on the PP!!!!

[Lynne Hart]

great unusual find, great shot. fav

[Ann]

WOW,,FANTASTIC FIND AND SHOT..

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@onewing Thanks for that link Babs- it was an interesting read!

Such an interesting and ornate tombstone- I guess for one of their members. An unusual and unique find Brian!

[Lisa Pouncy]

That's very interesting. Great carving on the stone xx

[Nina Ganci]

wonderful find and capture

[Paula W]

What an interesting and unusual tombstone.

[Stephanie Swift]

Love this tombstone, thanks for sharing. You can Google "Woodmen of the World" for info on the group.

[Laura]

Lovely photo.

[bkb in the city]

@ninaganci Thanks Nina

[Kim]

It is very unique.

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@tristansmum Glad to share it Stephanie

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@la_photographic Glad you enjoyed it Laura

[bkb in the city]

@kimdavis Definitely

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@agedrunner Thanks Richard

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@harbie Glad you liked it Harbie

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@aglennc I did not recognize the name on this one. I just took it because of the uniqueness of it

[bkb in the city]

@salza Sally I had not seen one like this before

[bkb in the city]

@thresheg Thanks Graham

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@777margo I was pleased to come across it

[bkb in the city]

@onewing Thanks for sharing the link to this Babs I am sure a few are now more informed

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@carwyn3 Glad you enjoyed this one Merv

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@happysnaps Valerie I have not seen one like it before

[bkb in the city]

@aranelinya4268 Sarah someone did a nice job designing this

[bkb in the city]

@nickspicsnz Nick I have not seen another one like it

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@alia_801 Glad you enjoyed this one Alia

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@sangwann Glad you enjoyed it Dione

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@peterlgrave Glad you enjoyed it Peter

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@wendyfrost Glad you enjoyed it Wendy

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@colleenculhane Glad you liked it Colleen

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@amandalockie Glad you enjoyed it Amanda

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@prttblues Thanks Bev

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@ribbet9 Glad to have shared this one Candace and thank you for the info

[bkb in the city]

@cejaanderson Very interesting Jane. Thanks for sharing that

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@seattlite Thanks Gloria

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@memoriesbydawn Thanks Dawn

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@craftymeg Glad you enjoyed it Margaret

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@mittens Glad you liked it Marilyn

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@hjv Glad you liked it Hubregt

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@ivan Glad you enjoyed it Ivan

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@nitrogene Glad you like it

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@sdutoit Glad you like this Sylvia. I try to provide as much info as I can on a picture I share

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@khirsch glad you like it Karin

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@shirleybankfarm Thanks Shirley

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@aglennc Thanks Anita

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@lhart Thanks Lynne for the comment and the fav

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@demelo Thanks Ann

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@olivetreeann Glad to share this one Ann

[Brooke Lindsay]

Really beautiful artwork!