Erie County, Cholera Cemetery

Cholera Cemetery is the burial place of many pioneers of the Sandusky area that were victims of the epidemic. It has been said that there are only mass burials here. The victims were brought here by the "truck load" and just put in a large pit, and buried.

There is but one large pillar of a monument there, besides the three stones for the Ranson's.

Pillar Monument in center of cemetery: Erected in Memory of the Pioneers of Sandusky Ohio, Who gave their lives during the Cholera Epidemic of 1849 to 1854 A.D., During this great tragedy half of the 4000 population either fled or were called by death. Those remaining rendered worthy service to their unselfish faithfulness we owe this tribute of reverence and love.

Robert Ranson, Pvt Conn Troops, Rev War

Joseph Ranson, Teamster, Conn. Troops, Rev. War, November 3, 1840

John Ranson, Vermont Militia, Rev. War, November 3, 1840

Miscellaneous Photos of Cholera Cemetery


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