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==Online Resources== | ==Online Resources== | ||
*'''1509-2023''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62954/ Poland, Gravestones, 1509-2023] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1800-2020''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10963/poland-gravestones-1800-2020 Poland, Gravestones, 1800-2020] at MyHeritage - index | *'''1800-2020''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10963/poland-gravestones-1800-2020 Poland, Gravestones, 1800-2020] at MyHeritage - index | ||
*[http://www.ermland-fotos.de/index.html Ermland fotos] - gravesite images in Poland and Germany | *[http://www.ermland-fotos.de/index.html Ermland fotos] - gravesite images in Poland and Germany | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Similar to other European countries, cemeteries in Poland may not be the best source to find ancestors farther back in time. However, if you know which parish your ancestors attended a visit to that church's cemetery can lead to the discovery of distant relatives. Cemetery fees must be paid by the family of the deceased and when the grave is no longer being maintained, it is resold and given new markers. Often in Poland the cemetery is at the site of the church, but not always. They are usually maintained with flowers or plants, which are watered and cared for by relatives of the deceased and it is common to see candles burning at the grave site. | Similar to other European countries, cemeteries in Poland may not be the best source to find ancestors farther back in time. However, if you know which parish your ancestors attended a visit to that church's cemetery can lead to the discovery of distant relatives. Cemetery fees must be paid by the family of the deceased and when the grave is no longer being maintained, it is resold and given new markers. Often in Poland the cemetery is at the site of the church, but not always. They are usually maintained with flowers or plants, which are watered and cared for by relatives of the deceased and it is common to see candles burning at the grave site. | ||