BillionGraves Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)
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| − | |title=BillionGraves | + | <h2> Record Description </h2> |
| − | |location= | + | <p>This collection is a name index of burial records posted on BillionGraves.com. <a _fcknotitle="true" href="BillionGraves">BillionGraves</a> has shared the index to the website <span class="fck_mw_template">{{URL|BillionGraves.com}}</span>, a large family history database of records and images from the world's cemeteries, all tagged with GPS locations. Volunteers around the world capture images of headstones in a cemetery and upload them to the site. |
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| − | + | <h3> Citation for This Collection </h3> | |
| − | + | <p>The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. | |
| − | + | </p><p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Collection citation|text= <!--bibdescbegin-->"Headstones, index." BillionGraves.com http://BillionGraves.com.<!--bibdescend-->}}</span> | |
| − | This collection is a name index of burial records posted on BillionGraves.com. | + | </p> |
| − | + | <h2> Record Content </h2> | |
| − | + | <p>Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | |
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| − | The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. | + | <ul><li>Name of deceased |
| − | + | </li><li>Date of birth | |
| − | {{Collection citation|text= <!--bibdescbegin--> | + | </li><li>Date of death |
| − | + | </li><li>Name of cemetery | |
| − | + | </li><li>Date of burial | |
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| − | Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | + | <p>Information not in the index, but found from time to time on the headstones in the images on the BillionGraves website when you view the image associated with a record there: |
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| − | + | <ul><li>Relationships (Father, mother, husband, wife, etc.) | |
| − | + | </li><li>Marriage place (not commonly seen). | |
| − | + | </li><li>Other family members such as parents or spouse of deceased | |
| − | + | </li><li>Epitaphs | |
| − | + | </li><li>Military service, unit, and rank information for service in U. S. wars | |
| − | + | </li><li>Religious symbols (useful in determining what to look for in future research) | |
| − | Information not in the index, but found from time to time on the headstones in the images on the BillionGraves website when you view the image associated with a record there: | + | </li><li>Other information of various kinds. |
| − | + | </li></ul> | |
| − | + | <h2> How to Use the Record </h2> | |
| − | + | <p>Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | |
| − | + | </p><p>For help searching the collection view the on-line demonstration <a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4">FamilySearch Search Tips</a>. | |
| − | + | </p> | |
| − | + | <h2> Viewing the Original Headstone Photos on BillionGraves </h2> | |
| − | + | <p>If you find a record while using this collection, you may view an image of the headstone associated with it at the BillionGraves website (link below). There is no fee to view the image associated with the record. You may also view a cemetery's Google map, and see where the headstone you are viewing is on that map, for free as well. | |
| − | + | </p><p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{Tip|On the BillionGraves website itself, when viewing the image, you can rotate and zoom in or out as needed, just use the controls at the top of the actual image. Some headstones were photographed sidewise due to conditions at the time the photo you view was taken which makes the rotation feature a very useful tool. Some inscriptions, particularly some epitaphs, may appear too small to read, zooming in will be useful for those situations}}</span> | |
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| − | + | <h2> Frequency of Collection Updates </h2> | |
| − | + | <p>Since BillionGraves users are gathering and uploading new headstone images and those images are being transcribed daily, there will be regular updates to this collection. Updates currently happen frequently, usually every couple of weeks, but never less frequently than around every four to six weeks. The latest update occurred 25 September 2012 and the collection, with that update, now contains 1,973,350 records. | |
| − | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | + | </p><p>The collection time period box on the upper right of the page says '1001-2011'. However, a few headstones for those who have died in 2012 are now showing up in the index.  A headstone with a death date of 1 June 2012 inscribed on it was sighted on the BillionGraves site itself on 9 August 2012.<br> |
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| − | For help searching the collection view the on-line demonstration | + | <h2> Known Issues with This Collecton </h2> |
| − | + | <p><span class="fck_mw_template">{{HR Known Issues}}</span>For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached <a href="BillionGraves Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues">Wiki article</a>. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to <a href="mailto:support@familysearch.org">support@familysearch.org</a>. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | |
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| − | If you find a record while using this collection, you may view an image of the headstone associated with it at the BillionGraves website (link below). There is no fee to view the image associated with the record. You may also view a cemetery's Google map, and see where the headstone you are viewing is on that map, for free as well. | + | <h2> Related Websites </h2> |
| − | + | <ul><li><a href="http://BillionGraves.com">BillionGraves</a> | |
| − | {{Tip|On the BillionGraves website itself, when viewing the image, you can rotate and zoom in or out as needed, just use the controls at the top of the actual image. Some headstones were photographed sidewise due to conditions at the time the photo you view was taken which makes the rotation feature a very useful tool. Some inscriptions, particularly some epitaphs, may appear too small to read, zooming in will be useful for those situations}} | + | </li></ul> |
| − | + | <h2> Related Wiki Articles </h2> | |
| − | + | <ul><li><a _fcknotitle="true" href="BillionGraves">BillionGraves</a> | |
| − | + | </li><li><a href="Cemeteries#BillionGraves">BillionGraves section of Cemeteries</a> | |
| − | Since BillionGraves users are gathering and uploading new headstone images and those images are being transcribed daily, there will be regular updates to this collection. Updates currently happen frequently, usually every couple of weeks, but never less frequently than around every four to six weeks. The latest update occurred 25 September 2012 and the collection, with that update, now contains 1,973,350 records. | + | </li><li><a href="United States Cemeteries">United States Cemeteries</a> |
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| − | The collection time period box on the upper right of the page says '1001-2011'. However, a few headstones for those who have died in 2012 are now showing up in the index.& | + | <h2> Contributions to This Article </h2> |
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| − | + | <h2> Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections </h2> | |
| − | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached | + | <p>When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. |
| − | + | </p><p>A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections">Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections</a>. | |
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Revision as of 20:24, 27 September 2012
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Record Description
This collection is a name index of burial records posted on BillionGraves.com. <a _fcknotitle="true" href="BillionGraves">BillionGraves</a> has shared the index to the website billiongraves.com, a large family history database of records and images from the world's cemeteries, all tagged with GPS locations. Volunteers around the world capture images of headstones in a cemetery and upload them to the site.
Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.
Record Content
Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include:
- Name of deceased
- Date of birth
- Date of death
- Name of cemetery
- Date of burial
Information not in the index, but found from time to time on the headstones in the images on the BillionGraves website when you view the image associated with a record there:
- Relationships (Father, mother, husband, wife, etc.)
- Marriage place (not commonly seen).
- Other family members such as parents or spouse of deceased
- Epitaphs
- Military service, unit, and rank information for service in U. S. wars
- Religious symbols (useful in determining what to look for in future research)
- Other information of various kinds.
How to Use the Record
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
For help searching the collection view the on-line demonstration <a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4">FamilySearch Search Tips</a>.
Viewing the Original Headstone Photos on BillionGraves
If you find a record while using this collection, you may view an image of the headstone associated with it at the BillionGraves website (link below). There is no fee to view the image associated with the record. You may also view a cemetery's Google map, and see where the headstone you are viewing is on that map, for free as well.
On the BillionGraves website itself, when viewing the image, you can rotate and zoom in or out as needed, just use the controls at the top of the actual image. Some headstones were photographed sidewise due to conditions at the time the photo you view was taken which makes the rotation feature a very useful tool. Some inscriptions, particularly some epitaphs, may appear too small to read, zooming in will be useful for those situations
Frequency of Collection Updates
Since BillionGraves users are gathering and uploading new headstone images and those images are being transcribed daily, there will be regular updates to this collection. Updates currently happen frequently, usually every couple of weeks, but never less frequently than around every four to six weeks. The latest update occurred 25 September 2012 and the collection, with that update, now contains 1,973,350 records.
The collection time period box on the upper right of the page says '1001-2011'. However, a few headstones for those who have died in 2012 are now showing up in the index. A headstone with a death date of 1 June 2012 inscribed on it was sighted on the BillionGraves site itself on 9 August 2012.
Known Issues with This Collecton
Problems with this collection?
See a list of known issues, workarounds, tips, restrictions, future fixes, news and other helpful information.
Related Websites
- <a href="http://BillionGraves.com">BillionGraves</a>
Related Wiki Articles
- <a _fcknotitle="true" href="BillionGraves">BillionGraves</a>
- <a href="Cemeteries#BillionGraves">BillionGraves section of Cemeteries</a>
- <a href="United States Cemeteries">United States Cemeteries</a>
Contributions to This Article
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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections">Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections</a>.
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