Rootsfinder Tips
Tue, 18 Apr 2006
Grave 39 unlocked the mystery
If you are researching ancestors who lived in a major city, after 1840 (or so), chances are they have been buried in a non-church cemetery. Some of these cemeteries have wonderfully detailed records. In Portsmouth, Mile End cemetery have recorded the grave numbers and depth for each burial. As I was research Rex records, I decided to look up each Rex burial. You can bet I was glad I did -- I found several Rex individuals buried in Row 6 north, Grave #39. Through this, I discovered I had paired the wrong wife with my husband's ancestor! category: [/tips] permanent link
If you are researching ancestors who lived in a major city, after 1840 (or so), chances are they have been buried in a non-church cemetery. Some of these cemeteries have wonderfully detailed records. In Portsmouth, Mile End cemetery have recorded the grave numbers and depth for each burial. As I was research Rex records, I decided to look up each Rex burial. You can bet I was glad I did -- I found several Rex individuals buried in Row 6 north, Grave #39. Through this, I discovered I had paired the wrong wife with my husband's ancestor! category: [/tips] permanent link
