Barringer book index searchable table
The Barringer, et al inscriptions index table contents were contributed in 2005 for MIGenWeb use by Betty Brokoff Barringer and “the Cemetery Club” members Carlie Welker Klumpp, Barbara Briggs Foster and JoEllyn Lawson Pedota, from the book Arenac County Michigan Cemetery Inscriptions.³ 

The burial information provided may be name, section and row location, dates, and inscription. When using the Polish Catholic National Cemetery map, read in rows from North to South beginning at northwest corner. Inscriptions transcribed by Betty Brokoff Barringer, Barbara Briggs Foster, JoEllyn Lawson Pedota and Willow Slusser.

NOTE: Describing grave positions for Section B is problematic because it was difficult to read as “rows” because they were situated as groups that were curbed with concrete. These individuals are listed as lots and are kept in the order in which the transcribers found them. The data we received noted these groups only as “Lot” with no number to differentiate between them. To clarify in the index who is buried in relation to whom, we gave each of those lots a letter code. For example, the unnumbered plot containing the grave of two KROZLESKI and one BLANCHARD is referred to in this index as [KB]. The two PLUTA graves are the only ones in the lot [P].

We’ve modified the Barringer book index format to create a searchable table. The compiler retains all rights. When you see “same stone,” this means two or more inscriptions share that stone. If you see “same stone” for your individual, look at the alphanumeric code in the left column, sort the page by the Index order column, and then look for that individual’s number to find who else is associated with that stone. You may find important information (like marriage dates and relationships) about that person when you see what is inscribed about others who share that stone. You can also see the shared stone information on our PDF of the Barringer book burial index that appeared on the old MIGenWeb site.