Tag Archives: Find-A-Grave

The Problem with Cemeteries and GPS When Multiple Cemeteries Are Adjacent – July 12, 2019

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

When I first had the thought to do this post, I couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Then I had an Aha (or Eureka effect) moment. My eyes saw it, but missed it. However, my brain put 2 … Continue reading →

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Why I Re-Write Obituaries – June 26, 2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by

Standard Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and any comments I post are not intended, nor should they be construed, as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult a legal expert who is familiar with the area of … Continue reading →

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What is the Difference Between BillionGraves and Find A Grave? Part II: For Volunteers June 25, 2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by

I have been patiently waiting for Part II since mid-April 2019 – What is the Difference Between BillionGraves and Find A Grave? Part II: For Volunteers: https://blog.billiongraves.com/2019/06/25/what-is-the-difference-between-billiongraves-and-find-a-grave/ I shared Part I: What is the Difference Between BillionGraves and Find A Grave? … Continue reading →

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Sisters Reunite and Pay Tribute to Father’s Legacy on Father’s Day – MyHeritage June 17, 2019

Posted on June 18, 2019 by

I saw this recently on MyHeritage – Sisters Reunite and Pay Tribute to Father’s Legacy on Father’s Day: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/06/sisters-reunite-and-pay-tribute-to-fathers-legacy-on-fathers-day/. Donald Wayne Robbins was born close to Father’s Day, on June 16, 1937. Sadly, he never met his biological daughter Karen … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day 2019

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

Happy Father’s Day 2019. I will be visiting my Dad’s grave online on BillionGraves and Find-A-Grave as he is buried 800+ miles away. I will also visit my grandfathers’ graves on both sites. Please don’t take your father for granted, … Continue reading →

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New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 10 June 2019

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

I saw this yesterday on FamilySearch –New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 10 June 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/new-free-historical-records-on-familysearch-week-of-10-june–2019/. FamilySearch added new, free, historical records this week from Spain, Bolivia, South Africa, Mexico, Russia, Peru, Sweden, and the United States, including Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Dakota, Texas, … Continue reading →

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RecordAGrave Website – Tombstone Tuesdays June 4, 2019

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

I came across this website – RecordAGrave – https://www.recordagrave.com/records last week when I was looking for Tombstone Tuesdays possibilities. They are looking for photos you took and also offer the ability to do transcriptions of photos that others have taken. Note: … Continue reading →

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Osawatomie State Hospital Asylum Bridge & Cemetery – Tombstone Tuesdays May 28, 2019

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

As I was searching for Osawatomie for https://upsdownsfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2019/05/28/pronounce-this-kansas-names-youtube-video, I came across this YouTube video – Osawatomie State Hospital Asylum Bridge & Cemetery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPZTOzZld5o (about 6:02 minutes long). The cemetery is briefly mentioned in the beginning of the video and a lot … Continue reading →

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BillionGraves Plus Memorial Day Sale $22/Year

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

I am a fan of BillionGraves Plus (BG+). I find it’s worth the money, plus you can earn free months by transcribing images or uploading images using the BillionGraves app. About half of the time, I earn free months by … Continue reading →

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RIP Grumpy Cat May 14, 2019

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

A few days ago I learned Grumpy Cat –https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199192055/grumpy-cat had died. More about Grumpy Cat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumpy_Cat  

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