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Many Asians, Jews, and Europeans are buried in Chilean cemeteries, and information on their tombstones may be very valuable, in some cases listing their places of origin. Cemeteries in Santiago, Chile, include: | Many Asians, Jews, and Europeans are buried in Chilean cemeteries, and information on their tombstones may be very valuable, in some cases listing their places of origin. Cemeteries in Santiago, Chile, include: | ||
* Cementerio General (General Cemetery) founded in 1821, occupying a large area on Recoleta Street. | |||
* Cementerio Católico Parroquial (Catholic Parochial Cemetery) founded in 1883. | |||
* Cementerio Israelita (Jewish Cemetery) founded in 1938, with some tombs from as early as 1924. The guardian at the office has an alphabetical index of persons buried there. | |||
The Family History Library does not have copies of cemetery books for Chile. | The Family History Library does not have copies of cemetery books for Chile. | ||
[[Category:Chile]] | [[Category:Chile]] | ||