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On 14 Sep 2008, we found a gold wedding band in our chapel, and it has never been claimed. It is unlikely to be claimed at this point. So, what do we do with it? Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Unclaimed Lost Ring - What Do We Do?
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I don't know, but I suspect the answer is going to be some variation of send it to CHQ.
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Same thing the previous two bishops did to me: Save it in the desk drawer for the next bishop.
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Same thing happened here.... Quite amazing what you can find in the old desk.TinMan wrote:Same thing the previous two bishops did to me: Save it in the desk drawer for the next bishop.
Senior Member
Give it to the DI.
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Since no one has come up with a answer backed by a church publication, I think the best thing to do is have the bishop ask the stake president. If needed, he should inquire with the Area Authority.
Note that given the likely value of the item, there may be a "law of the land" issue as well.
Note that given the likely value of the item, there may be a "law of the land" issue as well.
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Does the ring have any identifying inscription inside the band -- initials, date? If so, have your ward or stake membership clerk check membership records for marriage dates of members living in the wards that were meeting in the building at the time the ring was found. If no success (lots of turnover in wards during that amount of time), see if central church records could help with a similar search on a broader basis to match marriage dates, initials to names, and living in your ward, stake, or area at that time.