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*There are also [http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/misc/grave_symbols.shtml abbreviations] that give clues when deciphered. | *There are also [http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/misc/grave_symbols.shtml abbreviations] that give clues when deciphered. | ||
*The [http://www.gravestonestudies.org/faq.htm Association of Gravestone Studies (AGS)] has recommendations on the treatment and care of tombstones when needing to make inscriptions more visible. | *The [http://www.gravestonestudies.org/faq.htm Association of Gravestone Studies (AGS)] has recommendations on the treatment and care of tombstones when needing to make inscriptions more visible. | ||
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*Family members may be buried in the same plot or nearby. | *Family members may be buried in the same plot or nearby. | ||
*Symbols and abbreviations may lead you to other records. | *Symbols and abbreviations may lead you to other records. | ||
*Weathering and other damages to tombstones make earlier transcriptions priceless.}} | *Weathering and other damages to tombstones make earlier transcriptions priceless.}} | ||
Earlier transcriptions may be published separately or in [[Washington Periodicals|periodicals]]. They may not be digitized | |||
=== Online === | === Online === | ||