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. This table includes the book’s appendix of people reported to be buried who have no headstone, their burial location unknown. These individuals Index order number is prefixed with “AO” for appendix. When using the Saint Edwards Catholic Cemetery map, read rows from north to south beginning at the northwest corner. Keep in mind this cemetery was used by three churches from three towns: Saint Edwards (Omer), St Mark (Au Gres) and Our Lady of Lourdes (Twining). Inscriptions transcribed by Betty Brokoff Barringer, Barbara Briggs Foster, Carlie Welker Klumpp and JoEllyn Lawson Pedota.

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 more clearly see the shared stone and burial juxtapositions on our PDF of the Barringer book burial index that appeared on the old MIGenWeb site.

Would you like to add to MIGenWeb/Arenac cemetery sources?
Contributor submissions often provide detail directly from the family that may lead a researcher to more resources. If you have information you’d like to share about cemetery section & row location or you’d like to share a documented source with the online family history community, contact MiGenWeb/Arenac coordinator.