The following infants were all buried on private property based on information obtained from their death certificates. The presumption is that these babies were buried in Lafayette township since that is where most of their parents are listed as residing.
WIGHTMAN
Child of Otto L. & Myrtie, gender unknown (miscarriage at third month); born & died October 5, 1912
Burial: “backyard”
BAILEY
Stillborn infant daughter of J.W. & Emma; born dead on May 1, 1913
Burial: “yard back of resident, Medina R.D. #5”; father is acting undertaker
REYNOLDS
Infant daughter of Leon & Ethlyn; premature birth at 6 months; born & died March 26, 1913
Burial: “at home” – parents lived in Chippewa Lake, Ohio; father is acting undertaker
BAGLEY
Stillborn infant son of Wm. K. & Pearl; born & died June 27, 1918
Burial: “Backyard”; R.D. #1 Chippewa Lake, Ohio; father is acting undertaker
EAKEN
Infant of Milo and Bertha, gender not listed; born & died September 10, 1912
Burial: “Backyard of f_____”; no undertaker
MALLORY
Infant son of Blaine C. & Emma; April 28, 1913 – April 29, 1913 (8 hours old)
Burial: “Ins. Orchard” – dad signed as undertaker – this child might be buried at Shaw Cemetery given that the same couple buried another infant there in early 1916.
DIEBEL
Stillborn infant daughter of Adam & Ada; born & died April 21, 1912
Burial: “our farm at home”; Chippewa Lake, Ohio; father is acting undertaker