Repairing the Samuel Shortridge stone

2 pieces were found during the neighborhood reconstruction

After cleaning and scrubbing this stone I began to
attach the top 2 pieces.  Mastico clear epoxy was
use to connect the top two edges.  Then I clamped
them together to insure a good connection.

I then began to build a form with wood shims and tape.
This will hold the mortar in the area.  You also see the
 white putty,  I used this to fill the bottom cracks.   This
will stop the 2nd fill of epoxy from running out the bottom.

All ready to add mortar to the missing sections.  I then
used John Walters, void mix to fill in the missing area.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~inpcrp/mortarmixes.html

Rap it in a wet cloth and let this dry overnight.  Then
remove the forms.  I added a second filling of Mastico
epoxy using the buff color and some tan colored grout
to try to match the color of this stone.

On the left all finished and ready for to return to it's base.
On the right, we found the bottom section of his stone.
So after a few more trips and this was connected.

Cheryl Runkel & I reset this stone in October 2001.

This year 2002, the local chapters of the S.A.R.
and the D.A.R. held a re-dedication ceremony
to install a new military marker for his service.
They both now stand ready to receive family descendants again.

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Photos and page ©  by  L. A. Clugh
 2002 Tippecanoe County INPCRP