Category Archives: Cemetery

BillionGraves Million More In May Contest

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

In its sixth annual Million Contest, BillionGraves has some awesome prizes. Worth noting the tiers do not stack so if you achieve Tier 3 in one category and Tier 2 in the other, you only get the Tier 3 prize. … Continue reading →

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Why Not To Rely on Obits, Death Certificates, and Cemetery Records When Adding Memorials to Find-A-Grave

Posted on March 29, 2017 by

Apologies for the long blog post title, but there is a reason for it. Find-A-Grave has one major rule when it comes to adding memorials. The surname has to match the surname on the headstone. The first name, middle name, … Continue reading →

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Ancestry.com Releases Find-A-Grave App for Android Devices

Posted on December 17, 2014 by

Ancestry.com announced the release of an Android app for Find-A-Grave. Ancestry released an Apple version of the app back in March. In the middle of a sleet/snow event here so I won’t have much time to check it for now. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Veterans Today

Posted on November 11, 2014 by

This post is dedicated to veterans.Starting with my father, my oldest brother, numerous uncles, cousins, and other family members who have served in the military.   A special shout-out goes to Daniel Kring, my great-grandfather’s brother who paid the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Find-A-Grave Beta Testing Uploading Untranscribed Photos

Posted on October 5, 2014 by

Update: The waiting period is not working at the moment. (Last updated 17 October 2014) Added my first impressions on this blog post: http://upsdownsfamilyhistory.com/2014/10/first-impressions-find-a-grave-upload-untranscribed-photos  New update from Find-A-Grave. Upload untranscribed photos. This a huge step forward as having to transcribe a memorial … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestor Week 27 Margaret Helma (Koehn) Posey

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

Here’s the story behind the challenge if you want to participate. http://www.nostorytoosmall.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks. Amy’s recap of Week 27 (link will be added as soon as Amy posts one). According to Ancestry.com, Margaret is related to me as niece of husband of sister-in-law of … Continue reading →

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52 Ancestor Week 25 Charles and Paul Arthur Kring of Fort Scott Kansas

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

Update: Charles looks to be Charles Edward, the son of William and Rebecca Kring. Still no word on Paul’s relation to the family. Here’s the story behind the challenge if you want to participate. http://www.nostorytoosmall.com/52-ancestors-in-52-weeks. Amy’s recap of #52 Ancestors for Week … Continue reading →

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