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== [[Image:1024px- | == [[Image:1024px-DSC 0048-Ostfriedhof-1-Dortmund Germany.JPG|thumb|right|350x300px]]What is a Sexton? == | ||
A sexton is the office of the person or persons who are in charge of a cemetery. They are often referred to as the caretaker of a cemetery. Churches also have a sexton for the maintenance of the church building and/or the surrounding graveyard. In larger buildings, such as cathedrals, a team of sextons may be employed. Also in some cities where there are multiple cemeteries, there may be a city-appointed department to fulfill the many responsibilities required to maintain the local cemeteries. | A sexton is the office of the person or persons who are in charge of a cemetery. They are often referred to as the caretaker of a cemetery. Churches also have a sexton for the maintenance of the church building and/or the surrounding graveyard. In larger buildings, such as cathedrals, a team of sextons may be employed. Also in some cities where there are multiple cemeteries, there may be a city-appointed department to fulfill the many responsibilities required to maintain the local cemeteries. | ||
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*Military affiliation | *Military affiliation | ||
*If the deceased was moved to or from that cemetery | *If the deceased was moved to or from that cemetery | ||
An [http://ancestorseekerrepositories.weebly.com/fairview-city-hall.html example] of a sexton's record book | |||
== How this information can be used? == | == How this information can be used? == | ||
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Reference [[United States Cemeteries]] or look in the state you are researching in for tips on how to locate a cemetery where you can find these records about your family. | Reference [[United States Cemeteries]] or look in the state you are researching in for tips on how to locate a cemetery where you can find these records about your family. | ||
[[Category:Cemeteries]] | [[Category:Cemeteries]] | ||
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