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INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

First Published in 1994

INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

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On Monday, May 19, 2014, Michael and Julia Barnes met with Jack Dalton at Big Creek Baptist Church between Belton & Williamston, SC, to give consultant services for gravestone cleaning.  After checking the cemetery, which is one of the most historic in Anderson County, the decision was made to clean the gravestone of Confederate veteran George Richardson, who died in 1879, as the demonstration subject.  Dr. Julia Barnes is a member of Winnie Davis chapter, UDC, and Hudson Berry DAR.  Mike Barnes is a member of Palmetto Sharpshooters, Sons of Confederate Veterans.  The Richardson gravestone was covered with black algae and other growths.  The cleaner recommended by Dr. Barnes is D/2, a biocide that is recommended by the National Park Service and others because it is so safe to use on historic stones.  After the application of D/2 solution, the stone was left for about 15 minutes to allow the solution time to take effect.  During this time, Mr. Dalton discussed plans for the cemetery restoration and other work done in the area.

JackDalton-at-Cemetery-RestorationMr. Dalton was a veteran of the Navy and Mr. Barnes of the Marine Corps, so they had some good natured banter about their military experiences.  The trio discussed Moses Holland, who was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and early church leader in the area.  Returning to the gravestone, Dr. Barnes began scrubbing with a soft bristle brush.  After an hour, there was a dramatic change in the condition of the stone.  Julia Barnes has been contacted to give a demonstration to the Williamston Cemetery Committee.  Others who are interested in learning about gravestone restoration & preservation should contact Mike or Julia Barnes at 369-9181 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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