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Some Tips for Genealogists Who Photograph Gravestones

No matter what it is that you are taking a photograph of, you are going to want that photo to be a good one. Genealogists who are visiting their ancestor’s graves in cemeteries may want to take a picture of the gravestone. Here are some tips you can use to make that photo come out a little bit better. Personally, I know very little about photography. If I wanted to travel to various cemeteries, and take photos of the gravestones of my ancestors, I would require some help. I probably would see if I could hire one of my friends, … Continue reading →

Sinkhole Causes Problems for Historic Cemetery

A historic graveyard in Pennsylvania is being threatened by a large sinkhole. There is the possibility that the graves will need to be exhumed. If so, then this could make it difficult for genealogists to record the information on the graves, and to connect it to where they have been relocated. In Allentown, Pennsylvania, a large sinkhole has formed. It is around 50 feet long, and 30 feet wide, and it appears to be growing. As you may expect, the sinkhole is causing the town lots of problems. A dozen homes have been vacated, and 25 people have been evacuated. … Continue reading →

Haunted Historical Happenings in Vermont

For many genealogists, Halloween is a very enjoyable time of year. It just makes sense for people who love finding out about people and things from the past to savor a time of year when history is often brought to life through ghost tours and other haunted happenings that are based upon historical events. Today, I decided to see what events are happening this year around where I live. My family is not from around here, but some families that I know have lived in Vermont for many generations so some of these events and places are things that people … Continue reading →

Before You Visit The Graveyard

It is not unusual for genealogists to get excited about visiting a graveyard or cemetery. One way to get a confirmation about the birth or death date of an ancestor is to read it off of his or her tombstone. There is the possibility that you will discover information about ancestors you were not aware of on your visit. Your ancestors may have buried husbands and wives next to each other, or within the same plot. There may be more relatives resting nearby. A graveyard can be a very helpful resource for your genealogy research. Before you rush off to … Continue reading →