Bernard John Walter Born: 12 Nov 1891 Died: 1960 Plot:
Where born: Mt Carmel Son of: John Edward Walter (29 Jul 1867-22 Jan 1937 buried St Mary Cem) & Frances E Brust (Jun 1869 IL) Married: Sarah Parkinson* Lived at: 1900-42 Mt Carmel; no ch: found;Note: To help combat the devastating effects of the Great Depression President Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration (WPA) on 8 Apr 1935. The WPA funded small useful work programs that were designed for needy employable workers. Bernard Walter was the work-crew leader who was hired to document the cemeteries in Wabash County.
* indicates buried with Bernard John Walter in Rose Hill Cemetery.
About Rose Hill Cemetery:
Rose Hill Cemetery includes the graves of the olders Oddfellows cemetery which is adjacent. Rose Hill Cemetery is located on the east side of Mt Carmel, IL. Other Mt Carmel cemeteries include Highland Memorial Cemetery, Sand Hill Cemetery and Simonds Cemetery. Burials: 4714 Location: 901 Plum Street, Mt Carmel, Illinois - Wabash County
