Local genealogists make grave discoveries
Members of the Kootenai County Genealogical Society stand solemnly in the rain at the Grand Army Republic Murray Cemetery in Shoshone County. Society members heard the stories of some of those buried there, many local historical figures of the Gold Rush era.
COURTESY/Nancy Beyer
The grave of Molly B'Damn is pictured here at GAR Murray Cemetery in Shoshone County.
A sign detailing the history of GAR Murray Cemetery is posted near the graveyard.
MURRAY — It has been said, “You know you’re a genealogist if the highlight of your last trip was a cemetery visit.”
Members of the Kootenai County Genealogical Society lived that out June 11 with a trip to the Grand Army Republic Murray Cemetery...
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