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==Online Resources==
==== Cemeteries ====
*{{RecordSearch|2026973|BillionGraves Index}} - index & images
The records available from cemeteries are:
* Tombstone Inscriptions
* Burial Registers


*[http://billiongraves.com/ BillionGraves Home Page] - photos and GPS locations of grave markers
Tombstone inscriptions provide a wealth of information in that they provide information such as date and place of birth and death, age of the deceased at death, place of origin, names of other persons related to the deceased, besides the names, maiden surname and 'pet names' of the deceased.


*[https://billiongraves.com/site-map?country=Zimbabwe BillionGraves for Zimbabwe]


*{{RecordSearch|2221801|Find a Grave Index}} - index & images
Photos of headstones from various Zimbabwe Cemeteries


*[http://www.findagrave.com/ Find a Grave Home page] - photos and GPS locations of grave markers


*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/Zimbabwe?id=country_49 Find a Grave for Zimbabwe]


*[http://www.cyndislist.com/cemeteries/ Cyndi's List] - Cemeteries & Funeral Homes
'''Cemetery                                                  Location               On-line Transcription'''


==Introduction==
 
The records available from cemeteries are headstone inscriptions and written records (burial records). Cemetery records may provide information such as the deceased’s name, date and place of birth and death, age of the deceased at death, place of origin, names of other persons related to the deceased, maiden surname, and sometimes marriage information. They may also provide clues about military service, religion, occupation, place of residence at time of death, or membership in an organization. Cemetery records are especially helpful for identifying ancestors who were not recorded in other records, such as children who died young or women.
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|Bulawayo General Cemetery (Athlone)
|Bulawayo  
|[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2244535 FindAGrave]


===Headstone Inscriptions===
[http://www.zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=36  Zimbabwe Jewish Community]
Headstone inscriptions are information recorded on headstones (also known as tombstones or gravestones). Even when burial or death records exist, headstone inscriptions might provide information that the parish or civil certificate of death does not, such as place of birth. Sometimes, multiple family members are buried in the same vault and the inscription will give information on all that are buried there. Information recorded on headstones is of primary importance. Often, this information has been transcribed, indexed, and published and is found in manuscripts and books in libraries and archives.


===Written Records===
[http://www.egssa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1773152 eGSSA Cemeteries]
Written records are information recorded by cemetery officials or caretakers, included in parish and cemetery records recorded by the civil authority. Many persons could not afford permanent purchase of the grave and gravestone or monument, so after a period of time the grave was reused. Written cemetery records can be especially helpful for identifying ancestors who were not recorded in other records, such as children who died young. Because relatives may be buried in adjoining plots, it is best to examine the original records. Written records include:
*Cemetery sextons' records
*Municipal cemetery records
*Church yard records
*Grave books
*Plot books
*Maps


==Finding Cemeteries==
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Cemeteries are often located next to a church. If you know where your ancestor attended church check that place first. If your ancestor died in another part of the country he or she may have been brought to the home parish for burial. Your ancestor may have been buried in a church or a civil (local authority) cemetery - usually near the place where he or she lived or died. You can find clues to burial places in church records, newspaper announcements, or family histories.
|Bulawayo Town Cemetery
 
|Bulawayo
==Photos and inscriptions of headstones from various Zimbabwe Cemeteries==
|[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=7768721&CRid=1968298& Find A Grave]
 
|-
[http://www.graves-at-eggsa.org/main.php?g2_itemId=1248098 eGSSA for Zimbabwe Gravestones]
|Chinhoyi Main Cemetery
 
|Chinhoyi
[http://x.liebowitzes.com/genealogy/headstones.php?country=Zimbabwe&tree=  Roni and Jerry's Genealogy and Family History] -a few gravestones in Zimbabwe for the specific family
|[http://www.egssa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1980711 eSSA Gravestones]
 
|-
[http://www.vanheerden.net/getperson.php?personID=I4429&tree=vh01 van Heerden Genealogy] -a few gravestones for the specific family
|Fort Ingwenya Cemetery
 
|Midlands
[http://zimfieldguide.com/search/node/cemetery ZimFieldGuide] historical, cultural and wildlife information for Zimbabwe- includes many cemeteries
|[http://zimfieldguide.com/midlands/fort-ingwenya-and-cemetery ZimFieldGuide]
 
|-
==Military Cemeteries==
|Fort Umlugulu (formerly Fort Nsezi or Sugar-bush Camp)
*[https://www.ww1cemeteries.com/other-countries.html Remember the Fallen- WW1]
|Esibomvu
 
|[http://zimfieldguide.com/matabeleland-south/fort-umlugulu-previously-fort-nsezi-or-sugar-bush-camp-and-cemetery ZimFieldGuide]
==Jewish Cemeteries==
|-
 
|Gweru Cemetery  
*[http://zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=14 Zimbabwe Jewish Community] - index & images of gravestones
|Gweru
 
|[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=2394288&CRid=2394288&pt=Gweru%20Cemetery& Find A Grave]
==Additional Resources at the FamilySearch Library==
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|Hope Fountain Mission Cemetery  
To find cemetery records for ''COUNTRY NAME'' in the FamilySearch Catalog follow these steps:
|Esigodini
 
(formerly Essexvale)
#Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
|[http://www.egssa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1648412 eSSA Gravestones]
#Enter: '''COUNTRY NAME''' in the Place box
|-
#Select country from the list
|Karoi Main Cemetery
#Click on: '''Search'''
|Karoi    
#Click on: '''COUNTRY NAME - Cemeteries'''
|[http://www.egssa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1524561 eSSA Gravestones]
 
|-
To find cemetery records for lower jurisdictions:
|Kadoma Cemetery
#Click on: '''Places within COUNTRY NAME
|Kadoma
 
(formerly Gatooma)
 
|[http://www.zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=34 Zimbabwe Jewish Community]
 
|-
 
|Kwe Kwe (Que Que) Cemetery
 
|Kwe Kwe
   
|[http://www.zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=211 Zimbabwe Jewish Community]
|-
|Mutare Cemetery (also known as Umtali Cemetery)
|Mutare
|[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2588064/mutare-cemetery Find A Grave]
|-
|Pioneer St Cemetery
|Harare
|[http://www.zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=27 Zimbabwe Jewish Community]
|-
|Plumbtree  Mangwe Cemetery
|Plumbtree
|[http://www.egssa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1118611 eSSA Gravestones]
|-
|Warren Hills Cemetery
|Harare
|[http://www.zjc.org.il/showpage.php?pageid=28 Zimbabwe Jewish Community]
|-
|Zvishavane Main Cemetery  
|Zvishavane
|[http://www.egssa.org/library/main.php?g2_itemId=1523898 eSSA Gravestones] 
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Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

The records available from cemeteries are:

  • Tombstone Inscriptions
  • Burial Registers

Tombstone inscriptions provide a wealth of information in that they provide information such as date and place of birth and death, age of the deceased at death, place of origin, names of other persons related to the deceased, besides the names, maiden surname and 'pet names' of the deceased.


Photos of headstones from various Zimbabwe Cemeteries


Cemetery                                                  Location               On-line Transcription

 

Cemetery Location On-line Transcription
Bulawayo General Cemetery (Athlone) Bulawayo   FindAGrave

Zimbabwe Jewish Community

eGSSA Cemeteries

Bulawayo Town Cemetery Bulawayo Find A Grave
Chinhoyi Main Cemetery Chinhoyi eSSA Gravestones
Fort Ingwenya Cemetery Midlands ZimFieldGuide
Fort Umlugulu (formerly Fort Nsezi or Sugar-bush Camp) Esibomvu ZimFieldGuide
Gweru Cemetery   Gweru Find A Grave
Hope Fountain Mission Cemetery   Esigodini

(formerly Essexvale)

eSSA Gravestones
Karoi Main Cemetery Karoi     eSSA Gravestones
Kadoma Cemetery Kadoma

(formerly Gatooma)

Zimbabwe Jewish Community
Kwe Kwe (Que Que) Cemetery Kwe Kwe Zimbabwe Jewish Community
Mutare Cemetery (also known as Umtali Cemetery) Mutare Find A Grave
Pioneer St Cemetery Harare Zimbabwe Jewish Community
Plumbtree  Mangwe Cemetery Plumbtree eSSA Gravestones
Warren Hills Cemetery Harare Zimbabwe Jewish Community
Zvishavane Main Cemetery   Zvishavane eSSA Gravestones 

                                                                                             

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