5 quick ways to find your ancestor's cemetery plot

In my previous article I showed you how I found my gg grandfather's cemetery plot.

graveyard tombstones Try the following suggestions to find your ancestor's cemetery plot:

  • Interview family members - This includes grandma, great aunts and uncles, cousins, and even friends and neighbours. Check on-line telephone directories to find a relative’s current address and then write a short, concise letter.

  • Check local publications

    • Check your library or local genealogy society for cemetery transcriptions. You'll be surprised, as I was, that volunteers have taken the time to transcribe information found on tombstones. Make sure you photocopy and cite the publication for easy reference.

  • Obituaries - Finding your ancestor's obituary may require some extra digging, but the rewards are worth it. Check with the local genealogical society for the area you're interested in.

  • Funeral Cards - This under utilized resource often provides the name of the cemetery where your ancestor was buried.

  • On-line Sources

    • More and more cemetery transcriptions are coming on-line everyday. Also check Google images for photographs of your ancestor’s tombstone. Find a grave


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