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A Beginners Guide to Researching Cemetery Records
Cemetery records hold a wealth of information for genealogists, historians, and anyone seeking to uncover stories from the past.
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Mar 302 min read
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Tricks to Read Headstones: Uncovering History in Stone
Unlock the stories that lie beneath years of wear and weathering.
TashasGraveAdventures
Mar 233 min read
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The Evolution of Burial Practices: A Fascinating Journey
From ancient civilizations to modern times, burial practices have been shaped by a complex array of factors.
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Feb 252 min read
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Gettysburg Monuments: A Guide to the Historic Battlefield's Memorials
Visiting the monuments at Gettysburg evokes deep emotions to almost every visitor.
CrazyCemeteryLady
Feb 123 min read
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The Forgotten Profession of Sin-Eating: A Look into a Fascinating yet Macabre Custom
Grieving family members would call upon a sin-eater, a person tasked with the responsibility of absorbing the deceased’s sins.
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Feb 62 min read
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Unveiling the Symbolism of Colonial-Era Gravestones - Part Two
In the early American colonies, death was an ever-present reality.
B
Jan 295 min read
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The Coins of Remembrance: A Military Memorial Tradition That Tells Stories Across Generations
Walking through a military cemetery, you might notice something striking: coins carefully placed atop headstones, each denomination...
Simple Living Genealogist
Jan 223 min read
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Unveiling the Symbolism of Colonial-Era Gravestones - Part One
A stroll through the historic cemeteries of the original 13 colonies on the East Coast reveals a fascinating array of gravestones, with...
B
Jan 153 min read
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Rediscovering the Rural Cemetery Movement: America’s First Parks and Their Lasting Impact - Part Two
Changing Attitudes Toward Death The Rural Cemetery Movement created a shift in societal attitudes toward death. As before, graveyards...
TashasGraveAdventures
Jan 72 min read
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Rediscovering the Rural Cemetery Movement: America’s First Parks and Their Lasting Impact - Part One
Are cemeteries for the dead or the living?
gravegeeks
Jan 13 min read
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Honoring the Memory of Grover Willard Sr.: A Story of Tragedy, Discovery, and Tribute
November 6th marked a poignant anniversary for me – this was the 86th anniversary of my 2nd Great-Grandfather Grover Willard Sr.'s tragic...
gravegeeks
Dec 25, 20242 min read
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Welcome to the GraveGeeks and How We Came to Be
In a world filled with ever-changing trends and fleeting fads, it's refreshing to find a community that embraces something as timeless as...
gravegeeks
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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