Peter J Weller's Headstone

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States
Surnames/tags: Weller fudge missing returned 1849 1875 2021

Peter J Weller's headstone was made just as any other headstone. When he passed in 1849, no one could have ever imagined it would have a life and journey of it's own.

Peter J Weller was a pioneer who settled in Lansing, Michigan. He was well-known as a businessman. He owned a restaurant in "Upper town".

At 48, he passed away in 1849 in Lansing and was buried in the Oak Park Cemetery. His headstone was placed with a simple message. (Peter J Weller, Died Dec 26, 1849, 48 years, 8 mo & 22 days).

The Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries set up a dedication ceremony on Sunday, 26, Sep, 2021.

Sources

Yasmeen Ludy, Fox 47 News: "Gravestone of Lansing pioneer returns to Mt. Hope Cemetery after being lost for 146 years" Posted at 7:59 PM, Aug 04, 2021 and last updated 8:16 PM, Aug 04, 2021; https://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/gravestone-of-lansing-pioneer-returns-to-mt-hope-cemetery-after-being-lost-for-146-years

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/peter-j-weller-was-a-lansing-pioneer/vp-AAMXcie

Jelisa Castrodale, Yahoo News; "Oh Fudge! This Family Has Accidentally Been Using a Missing Headstone to Make Candy" September 23, 2021; https://news.yahoo.com/oh-fudge-family-accidentally-using-195414205.html

The Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries: Dedication Ceremony for Weller Monument OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Life and Times of man whose monument was used to make fudge: https://www.facebook.com/LansingCemeteries/photos/dedication-ceremony-for-weller-monumentopen-to-the-publiclife-and-times-of-man-w/4466787316746457/