Welcome to a Grave Reminder!

Graveyards are a reminder of those who have gone before us. They are a connection to our ancestors and the history of a time and place.

I have always been fascinated by graveyards - even as a kid. I remember walking through a cemetery near where we lived and imagining who the lives of the people whose names were etched into the stones. Graveyards are peaceful, beautiful places to me.

Graveyards are a wealth of genealogy information. Filling in the gaps in family history and turning up a surprise or two that were unknown to the present generation. A child who died early and was not listed in the family tree is one of the more common occurances.

Graveyard Tip: I have learned to bring the family tree when I go in search of a cemetery where an ancestor is supposed to be buried. I often find many members of the extended family and family by marriage buried there. If I neglect or forget to bring the family tree list, I usually find I could have photographed several more stones and probably found even more information.