*Cache is not at Posted Coordinates. You must solve field puzzle for 2nd Stage and for Final.*
Stage 1: Woodmen-style Tree Stone with family data carved on to tree trunk
https://blog.billiongraves.com/understanding-the-cemetery-symbols-on-your-ancestors-gravestones/
https://blog.billiongraves.com/understanding-cemetery-symbols-part-ii/
N 44 ab.cde W 092 fg.hij
a = # of letters in the last name on the tree
b = # of letters in the 1st name of the man born in VT, of German/English parent
c = the day of April that his 1st wife was born
d = 2nd digit of the day his 2nd wife was born
e = last digit of the year his 2nd wife was born
f = 3rd digit of the year the man was born
g = # of fern leaves on the base of the tree
h = # of ivy leaves on back of tree - #ivy leaves on front - # of shelf mushrooms
i = last digit of year the man settled in Hammond
j = # of letters in both daughters’ first names (also on logs behind headstone)
Stage 2: Woodmen & Metal – another Woodmen style family Tree Stone and metal individual headstones nearby
N 44 kl.mno W 092 pq.rst
k = 3rd digit of the year Deacon was the first settler in the village
l = 2nd digit of the year “infant son of Estella” was born
m = # of letters in the first name of the Deacon
n = # of letters in Hannah's nickname, who was born Oct. 30 (on the top of her headstone)
o = # of wives the Deacon had (based on nearby headstones)
p = 1st digit of the day Estella was born
q = # of letters in the name of the husband on the tree (& stone behind)
r = # of letters in the last name on the tree + # of fern leaves at base of tree
s = # of cut off branches on tree (do not include main 2 of trunk) - # of shelf mushrooms
t = # of letters in the Deacon's second wife's name
Permission to hide this cache was given by the Village of Hammond Clerk's office. Since this is a cache involving a cemetery, please be respectful. The cache is not on, in, or touching any grave or marker. Therefore, you should be able to find the cache without disturbing the area in any manner. If services or mourners are in the area, please respect their privacy and return at another time. Wisconsin cemeteries are closed after dark, and any logs indicating that this cache was found after hours will be deleted.