This week’s #FridayFind is… a cemetery plot?

Searching for a headstone is perhaps the most stereotypical activity for a genealogist to engage in, and for good reason! As they say, one man’s death is a treasure trove of information for a genealogist. Here at Backlog, we’ve talked plenty about death certificates and obituaries, but those aren’t the only documents surrounding a death.

By tracking down which cemetery your ancestor was buried in, you might gain access to all sorts of records, from plot maps to burial registers. Take the register above, for example. By tracking down the grave of James Black (the owner of the lot), you could discover information on a dozen family relations.

What have you discovered by researching an ancestor’s grave? Share your story and send it to emma@backllog-archivists.com