Before You Visit The Graveyard
It is not unusual for genealogists to get excited about visiting a graveyard or cemetery. One way to get a confirmation about the birth or death date of an ancestor is to read it off of his or her tombstone. There is the possibility that you will discover information about ancestors you were not aware of on your visit. Your ancestors may have buried husbands and wives next to each other, or within the same plot. There may be more relatives resting nearby. A graveyard can be a very helpful resource for your genealogy research. Before you rush off to … Continue reading