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Almost always include:
Name of deceased
Years of birth and/or death
May also include:
Full name, including maiden name for women
Full dates of birth and/or death
Relationship Clues ("Beloved wife of...)
Birthplace
Age at death
Inscription (e.g., poem, Bible quote) providing insight into the ancestor or those left behind
Information about military service, such as unit
Logo of organization deceased belonged to (ethnic, religious, military, etc.)
Cause of death
Marriage date (rare)
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Through a visit to the cemetery
Compiled sources: Check with local genealogical and historical libraries and societies and specialized libraries
(E.G., DAR)
General online compiled sources such as the FHL Catalog:
http://www.familysearch.org/ search/searchcatalog.asp
Online transcription projects
Online transcription photobases
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To find dates of life events to further research
To find names of family members, neighbors and others who are buried in the same plot and are
therefore likely connected to your ancestor
To find a woman's maiden name
To learn of organizations to which your ancestor belonged
To find cause of death
To learn about military service
To gain insight into the personality of your ancestor
To get a sense of the economic standing of the family
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