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Highland Cemetery History - The Orham Family

Highland Cemetery History - The Orham Family

Peter and Georgia Orham lived in the Cascade County area in the 1920’s. Peter was born in Norway January 8, 1885. Georgia was born in Indiana October 5, 1904. Peter immigrated to the United States when he was 18 years old. Georgia moved to Montana to homestead with her

Highland Cemetery History - Leo Dunbar Anderson

Highland Cemetery History - Leo Dunbar Anderson

In 2024, Highland Cemetery received a military marker for Private Leo Dunbar Anderson. A unique detail about his story is that he had passed away in 1942 and was never given a marker for his grave. After 82 years, this gentleman was honored for his military service. He was part

Highland Cemetery History - British Soldier Shot on Freight Train in 1930

Highland Cemetery History - British Soldier Shot on Freight Train in 1930

Highland Cemetery, in Great Falls, is the resting place of people from all walks of life. There are deceased actors, war veterans, local town fathers, and some buried in Highland because they died nearby. One such person, a British World War I veteran, Sgt. John Joseph Wright is buried in