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California, Cemetery Transcriptions, 1850-1960
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
California,
United States
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Location of California
Record Description
Record Type Cemetery Transcriptions
Collection years 1850-1960
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
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Multiple cemeteries, California


What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of cemetery transciptions, for the years 1850 to 1960 from the following counties:

  • Amador
  • Fresno
  • Los Angeles
  • Mariposa
  • Merced
  • Napa
  • Riverside
  • Sacramento
  • San Joaquin
  • San Mateo
  • Santa Cruz
  • Siskiyou
  • Solano
  • Stanislaus
  • Sutter
  • Tulare
  • Yolo
  • Yuba

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

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To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for California, Cemetery Abstracts, 1850-1960.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of Cemetery
  • Location (Town, County, State)
  • Full name of deceased
  • Date of Death
  • Names of Parents, Husband or Wife
  • Other Important Facts
  • Place of Birth
  • Date of Birth

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • 1885 Cemetery Abstract

    1885 Cemetery Abstract

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching the collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The approximate date of death
  • The place of death or burial

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select County, Town
  2. Select Cemetery to view the images
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at California Cemetery Transcriptions, 1850-1960. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

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The following articles will help you research your family in the state of California.

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Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
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