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''[[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.
''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]''


=== Introduction  ===
=== Introduction  ===
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*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]] available to browse on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/2078505 Family Search Historical Record Collections]
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]] available to browse on [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/2078505 Family Search Historical Record Collections]  


=== Online Resources  ===
=== Online Resources  ===
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*[http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#cemetery '''BillionGraves''']can be searched by name, surname, or cemetery. It provides a photo and the GPS location of the grave marker. After find the cemetery of your choice, you can click on the headstone links to view the burials only in that cemetery.&nbsp;  
*[http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#cemetery '''BillionGraves''']can be searched by name, surname, or cemetery. It provides a photo and the GPS location of the grave marker. After find the cemetery of your choice, you can click on the headstone links to view the burials only in that cemetery.&nbsp;  
*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& '''Find A Grave'''] can be searched by the name of a person, family or cemetery. Usually gives birth and death dates and often comes with a picture of the tombstone. May also give obituaries, biographical information and names of family members with links to their information in Find A Grave.  
*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gs& '''Find A Grave'''] can be searched by the name of a person, family or cemetery. Usually gives birth and death dates and often comes with a picture of the tombstone. May also give obituaries, biographical information and names of family members with links to their information in Find A Grave.


'''By Cemeteries:'''  
'''By Cemeteries:'''  
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*[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]&nbsp;'''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. &nbsp;
*'''[http://genealogytrails.com/utah/ Genealogy Trails]&nbsp;'''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. &nbsp;  
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/UT/ '''Linkpendium'''] is a free website with links to genealogical resources. The state page is divided into county and statewide links. The county link leads you to the cemetery pages for a particular county with some links to tombstones.
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/UT/ '''Linkpendium'''] is a free website with links to genealogical resources. The state page is divided into county and statewide links. The county link leads you to the cemetery pages for a particular county with some links to tombstones.


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There are many indexes of veterans records. The following seem to be a good selection for Utah.  
There are many indexes of veterans records. The following seem to be a good selection for Utah.  


*'''1847–1966''' {{RecordSearch|1542862|Veterans to 1966}}. ''Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966''. FamilySearch. Select '''Residence''' to search by county.
*'''1847–1966''' {{RecordSearch|1542862|Veterans to 1966}}. ''Veterans with Federal Service Buried in Utah, Territorial to 1966''. FamilySearch. Select '''Residence''' to search by county.


*'''1847–1986''' Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Database-Alpha Listing; Veteran Burials''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives and Records Service, 1986. {{FHL|461062|item|disp=FHL fiche 6331395}} This record gives birth and death dates, place of burial, and military service information such as rank, unit, and enlistment and discharge dates. It covers from the 1860s to 1986.
*'''1847–1986''' Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Database-Alpha Listing; Veteran Burials''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives and Records Service, 1986. {{FHL|461062|item|disp=FHL fiche 6331395}} This record gives birth and death dates, place of burial, and military service information such as rank, unit, and enlistment and discharge dates. It covers from the 1860s to 1986.
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