Genealogists use gravestone information to document death information, but oftentimes, a burial marker provides more than biographical information. Gravestones, like any record, should be analyzed but to do so requires one to think beyond genealogical research. In this presentation, we will explore types of cemeteries, the anatomy of a marker, and the “hidden” information the marker provides.
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Gena had great ideas on how to delve deeper into cemetery research.
Love the webinar – thanks so much! There was a question of reading the old stones inscriptions. One tip that most people don’t think of is the position of the sun. Especially for the old white stones if the sun is coming from the side the letters will pop, compared to the sun hitting straight on which will make it harder to read. And of course never having the sun at the back which creates a shadow on the words. Typically here the stones are best viewed in the morning, older stones around noon and the backs of the stones in the afternoon. I have photographed the same stone on the same day – one you can barely read and one is very clear. Hope this helps
So interesting…thank you!
Very well presented – extremely informative on the subject of how much we can learn from Gravestones. Very helpful addition to my research.
I always like listening to Gena. Well-presented, organized, and understandable.
Very informative.
I learn a lot about how to read a head stone and what to look for when reading one.
Excellent webinar by an experienced presenter and genealogist! Appreciated the photos and analyses of gravestones.