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[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Also see ''[[United States Cemeteries]]'' for more information on cemeteries and grave markers. | [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Also see ''[[United States Cemeteries]]'' for more information on cemeteries and grave markers. | ||
=== Introduction === | |||
Cemetery records often include birth, marriage, and death information. They sometimes provide clues about military service, religion, or membership in an organization. These records are useful for: | Cemetery records often include birth, marriage, and death information. They sometimes provide clues about military service, religion, or membership in an organization. These records are useful for: | ||
*Identifying children who died young or women who were not recorded in family or government documents. | *Identifying children who died young or women who were not recorded in family or government documents. | ||