While it is still cold and snowy here in the Northeastern United States, spring is just around the corner. For many genealogists, nice weather expands the possibilities for genealogical research because you can take your research outside as you search cemeteries for the graves of your ancestors. While I have visited the graves of some of my ancestors, I have not seen any headstones that are out of the ordinary. Although death itself is not funny, sometimes the inscription on a person’s headstone is. A humorous epitaph is a good way to let the memory of the deceased’s wit live … Continue reading →

While it is true that you may be able to fill in the branches of your family tree by relying on simple records like birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates, many genealogists do not want to stop there. The wonderful thing about genealogical research is that you can dig deeper than that. There are many kinds of documents and other types of evidence that genealogists can look at if what they seek is a more complete picture of who their ancestors were. The gravestones of our ancestors contain words and symbols that can give us some insight to the … Continue reading →