Includes information on the types of cemeteries in the United States, as well as how to do research in and about them (includes information on photographing and rubbing tombstones)
The New England Historic Genealogical Society lectures on tape
Notes
Pamphlet includes bibliographical references and index.
David C. Dearborn, lecturer.
Contents
Introduction -- Where to begin -- If you can't find the marriage record -- Some marriage record substitutes (overview) -- Published indexes and finding aids: IGI, AGBI, the Register, PERSI, Torrey -- County histories ("mugbooks") -- Manuscripts -- Family Bible records -- Church records -- Newspaper notices -- Private record (sampler) -- Gravestones -- Census records -- Death records -- Obituaries -- Divorce records -- Deeds -- Probate (of wife's parent or sibling) -- Widow's military pension -- Court records -- Conclusion.
Summary
Provides advice on genealogical resources to search to locate the maiden name of female ancestors.
"Included are 37 active churches: 3 churches of the past, 10 denominations ; film of 25 sanctuaries with narration by ministers and lay persons from their respective churches.
Contents: A brief history of Lititz is included in the Introduction --- Forgotten Seasons (the name of the current Bed and Breakfast at the site of a landmark tavern of early 18th century) --- Who Are The Moravians? ---. Education and Music --- Worldliness --- War --- Picture Perfect Memories