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Details in the Graves: Using Tombstone Symbolism to Unlock your Ancestor’s History

October 23, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 1 Comment

"What does the symbol on my ancestors' gravestone mean?" Our guide to gravestone symbols may just contain the answer you're looking for! This time of year, cemeteries hold a certain appeal due to their association with the macabre, but for the dutiful family historian, the tombstones of our ancestors can provide leads to untapped records.  If you have yet to go and search for the physical gravestone of an ancestor and know where they might be buried, the effort spent locating them could be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Records and Resources Tagged With: cemetery, Christian symbols, family history, fraternal symbols, genealogy, grave, gravestones, Jewish symbols, masonic symbols, military, records, religious symbols, shriners, symbolism, symbols, tombstone

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