There seems to have been a fad for re-opening European graves from the 6th to the 8th centuries, after which this activity died out. Archaeologists believe the evidence indicates this wasn't simply a matter of grave robbing, but there's no clear explanation for this apparently widespread...
It appears the Feb. 2007 issue of Fate has a story about a haunted mansion in Menands, NY, the location of Fort's grave. I am going to try to pick up a copy tomorrow.
Mystery grave
A few villages away from me, a new "unauthorised" grave has been found in the local grave yard!!!!
From the "Biggleswade Chronicle" of 22nd November 2002:-
Mystery grave may have to be dug up.
An apparently unauthorised grave in Gamlingay may have to be dug up to find out...
Charles Hoy Fort
BIRTH: 6 Aug 1874
Albany, Albany County, New York, USA
DEATH: 3 May 1932 (aged 57)
Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA
BURIAL:
Albany Rural Cemetery
Menands, Albany County, New York, USA
PLOT: Lot 8, Section 28
Maps & Detail...
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