The coordinates above will lead you to Royal’s Grave.
Your job: What year was he born? That year = AAAA
One grave south of his -- sadly -- was tipped over when we found
it. Henry Paine died in the battle of Piedmont, VA, and was a
prisoner of war when he died.
What year did he die? (That year = BBBB) and what was his age?
(Age = CC)
Two graves south of Royal lies Charles Paine. In what year was
he wounded in the battle of Gettysburg? (DDDD)
41 57.197 + AAAA
071 56.744 + BBBB
That will take you to the following stone:
“Here lies Inter'd the Remains of the Respectable Elisha
Lyon Eldest Son of Capt. Nehemiah Lyon & Mehetable his wife. He
died Oct. 15th EEEE, in the FFth Year of His Age. His
Death is mournfully memorable on account of the manner and
Occasion. For as He was Decently going thro' the military manual
Excercise in the Company under Comand of Capt. Elisha Child. Sd.
Capt. Giving the words of Command. He was Wounded by the discharge
of Fire arms used by one of the Company. Sd. arms having been
Loaded Intirely unknown to him, the wound was Instantaneous
Death."
41 57.173 + CC + DDDD
071 57.048 + EEEE + FF
Then find the final, beautiful property where the cache is
located. Watch for sharp rose thorns. In case you wonder if you are
in the right spot, know that the cache is not located in a
manicured yard. It is a pretty patch of wilderness that the owner
gladly shares with the community.
Pictures are welcome of any part of this cache as long as they
don't contain spoilers that reveal information needed to locate
this cache.
Bring your camera! Special thanks to Tim Rainville for
giving geocachers permission to enjoy his absolutely gorgeous
property on the final leg of this cache.
Hint is for final.