Researching Family History: Genealogical research in cemeteries

While doing family research in a local cemetary, I noticed a headstone next to a great uncle. There was a woman's name on it, unrelated to my family, and showed that she lived 31 years. Hardly noticeable on top of her plot was a small oval stone, More..

It would be nice if the newfamily search program would allow you to put the cemetery in some place other than the notes. It narrows down looking for the information - especailly in southern towns.

Such stories about researching in cemeteries underneath beautiful skies demonstrates a naive understanding about cemetery research and in particular about urban research. How about needing security escort you to graves so that you don't get mugged? More..