In the quiet cemetery of Paradise, Texas, a gravestone has captivated visitors, myself included. It’s a simple stone, worn by time, but the inscription makes you stop and think. It reads: “The Lost...
Category - Cemetery Research
Finding Unknown Burial Locations
Are you searching for the burial location of an ancestor and can't seem to find it? Here are three tried and true techniques for tracking it down.
Can’t Find the Grave? Alternative Locations for Burial Places for Your Ancestors
Can't find your ancestor's grave? Explore alternative locations for burial and uncover unique ways to honor your family's legacy.
Graveyards and Cemeteries
Today, let's look into the rich history of graveyards and cemeteries. Explore the nuances between these sacred resting places and understand their place in genealogical studies.
Cemetery Office: A Closer Look at Cemetery Records #1
If you have never explored cemetery records, you could be missing out on a potentially excellent source of genealogical information. These records can actually help you solve a few different types of...
Alternative Sources of Records: A Closer Look at Cemetery Records #4
If you are looking for cemetery records and can’t seem to find them anywhere, there are a few good alternative locations you can look. There will be times when the records just do not exist or are...
Municipal Sources of Records: A Closer Look at Cemetery Records #3
If there is no obvious place to look for cemetery records, such as an office at the cemetery or a church attached to it, there are other places in a city or a town you can look. In fact, there are...
Historic Cemeteries: A Closer Look at Cemetery Records #2
If you are researching your ancestors at a historic cemetery, there is a chance there will not be an obvious place you can go to look for cemetery records. A lot of times, those records never...
Genealogy Basics: Cemetery Research Advice for Beginners
Cemetery research is an important part of genealogy research. The two go hand in hand. Here's how to get started with it, and what it can help you discover about your ancestors.
Using Cemetery Records to Uncover Unknown Ancestors
Cemetery records, particularly burial records, are invaluable genealogical resources for discovering unknown ancestors. Here's how to find and use them.