tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224874.post8763579413948951751..comments2024-03-09T15:04:13.697-08:00Comments on GeneaBlogie: Research Note: On the Ground in CemeteriesCraig Mansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06567686559055003349noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224874.post-81213944877466643812007-07-27T09:06:00.000-07:002007-07-27T09:06:00.000-07:00Craig,You are high on my summer reading list. Ente...Craig,<BR/><BR/>You are high on my summer reading list. Entertaining and informative!<BR/><BR/>Good advice about visiting cemeteries; especially on paying respects.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>"Guided by the Ancestors"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224874.post-51113030690333224622007-07-27T08:54:00.000-07:002007-07-27T08:54:00.000-07:00Craig, I love visiting cemeteries! Here are a coup...Craig, I love visiting cemeteries! Here are a couple other tips I recommend:<BR/><BR/>1. Bring a soft-bristle brush or broom to gently sweep off any dirt or grass clippings from the gravestone.<BR/><BR/>2. Record and/or take photos of the graves around your grave of interest; you never know when unfamiliar name will turn up later in your research.<BR/><BR/>3. Ask the cemetery staff if they have anything in their files on your grave of interest that you may have photocopies of. Also ask the name(s) of the funeral home(s) that provided services. Often funeral home records will include death certificates, funeral cards, obituaries or other documentation that can be helpful.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're enjoying your trip (finally!).Miriam Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021845886261585678noreply@blogger.com