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''[[United States of America|United States]] | ''[[United States of America|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]Utah Cemeteries'' <br> [[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. Also use these records to: | |||
*Identify children who died young or women who were not recorded in family or government documents. | *Identify children who died young or women who were not recorded in family or government documents. | ||
*Establish family relationships and locate family members. | *Establish family relationships and locate family members. | ||
For Utah, there are statewide indexes and collections for many cemeteries. Some of these have been indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]] on | For Utah, there are statewide indexes and collections for many cemeteries. Some of these have been indexed in the [[Early Church Information File (ECIF)|Early Church Information File]] on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/2078505 Family Search Historical Records] | ||
=== Online Resources === | === Online Resources === | ||
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*'''[http://history.utah.gov/burials/execute/searchcemetery Utah Cemeteries Search]''' is the large database of cemeteries in Utah included on their site. You can search for a cemetery, by a city or town, by the county, or you can search by part of a cemetery name. | *'''[http://history.utah.gov/burials/execute/searchcemetery Utah Cemeteries Search]''' is the large database of cemeteries in Utah included on their site. You can search for a cemetery, by a city or town, by the county, or you can search by part of a cemetery name. | ||
*'''[http://utah.hometownlocator.com/features/cultural,class,cemetery.cfm Utah Home Town Locator Cemeteries]''' appears to be most complete list of cemeteries in Utah. It has large and small cemeteries listed. The link takes you the description of the location with a map to locate and nearby cities and towns. There is no listing of people buried in the cemetery. | *'''[http://utah.hometownlocator.com/features/cultural,class,cemetery.cfm Utah Home Town Locator Cemeteries]''' appears to be most complete list of cemeteries in Utah. It has large and small cemeteries listed. The link takes you the description of the location with a map to locate and nearby cities and towns. There is no listing of people buried in the cemetery. | ||
*[http://namesinstone.com/CemeteryList.aspx#results '''Names in Stone'''] leads you to a list of cemeteries in alphabetical order. You will find a link to the cemetery's website which may or may not list the people who are buried there. There is an interactive map of the cemetery where you can view family groupings, a unique feature. | *[http://namesinstone.com/CemeteryList.aspx#results '''Names in Stone'''] leads you to a list of cemeteries in alphabetical order. You will find a link to the cemetery's website which may or may not list the people who are buried there. There is an interactive map of the cemetery where you can view family groupings, a unique feature. | ||
*[http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction/CJ-UT-NDX.html '''D'Addezio's Cemetery Junction'''] is a listing of names and addresses of a few cemeteries. Some of the cemeteries have links to the cemetery's web page. | *[http://www.daddezio.com/cemetery/junction/CJ-UT-NDX.html '''D'Addezio's Cemetery Junction'''] is a listing of names and addresses of a few cemeteries. Some of the cemeteries have links to the cemetery's web page. | ||
*'''[http://genealogytrails.com/utah/ Genealogy Trails] '''is a genealogy website with a mission to provide genealogy information for free. Their list of cemeteries has the date the cemetery was established, a map, the GPS coordinates, and driving directions. This website is still growing and you should check back frequently for new additions. | *'''[http://genealogytrails.com/utah/ Genealogy Trails] '''is a genealogy website with a mission to provide genealogy information for free. Their list of cemeteries has the date the cemetery was established, a map, the GPS coordinates, and driving directions. This website is still growing and you should check back frequently for new additions. | ||
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=== Periodicals === | === Periodicals === | ||
Several periodicals have published inscriptions and inventories from Utah cemeteries. These are referenced in the "Places" portion of the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), described in [[Utah Periodicals]]. | Several periodicals have published inscriptions and inventories from Utah cemeteries. These are referenced in the "Places" portion of the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), described in [[Utah Periodicals]]. | ||
=== Veteran Burial Records === | === Veteran Burial Records === | ||