Don't Forget Graveyards
The local graveyard can be a source of Family History and deadly serious. While celebrating a special birthday some years ago, the family took a trip to Aberdeenshire and toured some graveyards in the wet and windy weather of February. Interestingly enough I got a good lead that linked two people who were thought to be related. From the graveyards to the Aberdeen office for Deaths, Births and Marriages, a copy certificate gave us the information to fill the gap. By the way, a marriage certificate gives lots of information, e.g. The witness by a work colleague or friend which might help with the occupation of the spouse. Trekking through graveyards in February is not for the faint-hearted – how about doing your research on- line?
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