Episode 183 - Cousin Jennies Part 2: Cornish Women of Mining Country Cemeteries
Join Jennie and Dianne as they continue their conversation with Lynette Webber, Cousin Jennies: Cornish Women of Mining Country Cemeteries, probing deeper into the surprising connections she unearthed between the graves of Colorado and Michigan during her exploration of Gilpin County's picturesque mountain cemeteries. Lynette sheds light on the hardy Cornish families who made the journey from Michigan to Colorado, highlighting the remarkable stories of the Ordinary Extraordinary women who played pivotal roles in nurturing these families through challenges and triumphs.
For a truly in-depth experience, make sure to watch this episode on YouTube where Lynette showcases photos, documents, and additional details while narrating these stories.
Lynette Webber
Research Historian
Lynette Webber's family ties to mining reach across continents and generations. Growing up in Ontonagon, Michigan, her fascination with nearby cemeteries and mine towns started young. The local historical society sometimes publishes photos of her in a coffin taken circa 2000. Following an undergraduate degree in history at Michigan Technological University and decades of preservation-based volunteer- ism, she continues to study dead people. Mine company cemeteries without formal records take up much of her free time. Her research and presentations have been awarded a Michigan Technological University Undergraduate Research Award and the 2016 National Freeman Tilden Award from the National Association for Interpretation & National Park Service.
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