The carved cemetery monument, more commonly referred to as a headstone, is a useful resource for anyone trying to trace their ancestry. Especially in older graveyards, the cemetery monument can give a great deal of information about the person buried there. Newer cemeteries often have limits on the size, shape, and style of the cemetery monument.
The inscription on the cemetery monument is a great place to look for data. Epitaphs often recorded the name, date of birth, date of death, and marital status of the deceased. There is often a Bible verse, or a few lines about the person's life or character. Sometimes the inscription on a cemetery monument lists family relationships that might not otherwise have been clear... Read More
The inscription on the cemetery monument is a great place to look for data. Epitaphs often recorded the name, date of birth, date of death, and marital status of the deceased. There is often a Bible verse, or a few lines about the person's life or character. Sometimes the inscription on a cemetery monument lists family relationships that might not otherwise have been clear... Read More