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This collection will include records from 1800 to 1960.
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== What is in This Collection?  ==
The records includes index cards of inscriptions found in cemeteries in Australia. Most entries are actual monumental inscriptions from cemeteries, while other entries were taken from burial registers. The majority of cemeteries are public ones in New South Wales, yet other States and Territories are represented. The cemeteries included were not transcribed completely.  
The records includes index cards of inscriptions found in cemeteries in Australia. Most entries are actual monumental inscriptions from cemeteries, while other entries were taken from burial registers. The majority of cemeteries are public ones in New South Wales, yet other States and Territories are represented. The cemeteries included were not transcribed completely.  


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Extraction information was originally entered into books, but individual entries were later transferred to cards. The cards are arranged alphabetically within each cemetery. The transcription accounts were sometimes not in agreement in their entries and the search in this collection has not always succeeded because of this.  
Extraction information was originally entered into books, but individual entries were later transferred to cards. The cards are arranged alphabetically within each cemetery. The transcription accounts were sometimes not in agreement in their entries and the search in this collection has not always succeeded because of this.  


This cemetery transcription collection was begun approximately in 1950 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints residing primarily in New South Wales and Queensland. Most information is extracted from the monuments, but extractions from a few burial registers are included. Each cemetery had not been transcribed completely. Some transcribers only did those monuments for which they had a particular interest. The majority of the cemeteries are public cemeteries with only a few churchyards transcribed. Some tombstones may not have survived.  
This cemetery transcription collection was begun approximately in 1950 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints residing primarily in New South Wales and Queensland. Most information is extracted from the monuments, but extractions from a few burial registers are included. Each cemetery had not been transcribed completely. Some transcribers only did those monuments for which they had a particular interest. The majority of the cemeteries are public cemeteries with only a few churchyards transcribed. Some tombstones may not have survived.
 
For a list of localities currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1534449/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.<br>
 
== Record Content  ==
 
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'''Cemetery inscriptions''' may contain the following information:


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
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*Name of Deceased  
*Name of Deceased  
*Age of Deceased  
*Age of Deceased  
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*Names of Witnesses  
*Names of Witnesses  
*Source of Information
*Source of Information
 
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== How to Use the Records  ==
== Collection Content ==
 
=== Sample Image ===
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
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Image:Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery Inscriptions, 1860-1938 DGS 4117114 img 12.jpg|Cemetery Inscriptions 1860-1938
==== <br> Search the Collection:  ====
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=== Digital Folder Number List ===
'''To search by index:'''<br>Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
{{DFNL_List | page = [[Australia, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, Cemetery Inscriptions Digital Folder Number List]] }}
 
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
'''To browse by image:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>⇒Select the “Film" category which takes you to the images
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Given name and surname
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. <br>  
*Residence 
 
*Place of death
==== Using the Information  ====
=== Search the Index ===
 
{{Search Collection Link | CID=1534449 }}
Use the information that you have found on the tombstones to:  
=== View the Images ===
 
{{DFNL View |page = [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Australia,_Sydney_Branch_Genealogical_Library,_Cemetery_Inscriptions_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] |CID = 1534449 }}
*Locate death certificates which may have additional information.
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
*Date of birth and names of parents and place of birth, if available, can be used to search for additional birth information.<br>
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
{{FHL Search Tip
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
|foreigntwo=
*Add any new information to your records
|level1=Australia
*Search for death records
|level2=Sydney
*Search for death or burial information in the {{RecordSearch|2026973|BillionGraves Index}} or at [https://www.findagrave.com/ Find a Grave]
|}}
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
 
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
== Known Issues with This Collection  ==
*Search the records of nearby areas 
 
*Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:  
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.  
** A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband
 
=== Research Helps ===
== Related Websites  ==
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Australia Genealogy|Australia]].
 
*[[GuidedResearch:New_South_Wales|New South Wales, Australia Guided Research]]
*[[Australia Maps]]
* [[Australia Record Finder]]
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~20994~530086:New-South-Wales,-Sydney-?showTip=false&showTipAdvancedSearch=false&title=Search+Results%3A+List_No+equal+to+%270890.156%27&thumbnailViewUrlKey=link.view.search.url&helpUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fdoc.lunaimaging.com%2Fdisplay%2FV71D%2FLUNA%2BViewer%23LUNAViewer-LUNAViewer&fullTextSearchChecked=&advancedSearchUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fdoc.lunaimaging.com%2Fdisplay%2FV71D%2FSearching%23Searching-Searching New South Wales Map 1833]
* [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]]
*[http://inpreteritus.blogspot.com/2010/10/cemetery-inscriptions-in-sydney-branch.html Cemetery Inscriptions in Sydney Branch Library, 1800-1960]<br>
== Known Issues ==
 
{{HR KI}}
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
== Citing This Collection ==
 
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
*[[Australia Genealogy|Australia]]  
{{Collection citation}}
*[[Australia Cemeteries]]  
{{Record_Citation}}
*[[Australia Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br>
[[pt:Austrália, Austrália, Biblioteca Genealógica do Ramo de Sydney, Transcrições de Cemitério (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]]
 
[[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]]
== Contributions to This Article  ==
 
{{Contributor invite}}<br>
 
== Citations for this Collection ==
 
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. <br><br> '''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, 1800-1960." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library. Public Library of New South Wales.}}<br><br>
 
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
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What is in This Collection?

The records includes index cards of inscriptions found in cemeteries in Australia. Most entries are actual monumental inscriptions from cemeteries, while other entries were taken from burial registers. The majority of cemeteries are public ones in New South Wales, yet other States and Territories are represented. The cemeteries included were not transcribed completely.

These records are handwritten transcriptions and do not list Cemetery locations within the content and need to be viewed on the cards. There are many errors in transcriptions and as such cannot be relied on for accuracy.

Extraction information was originally entered into books, but individual entries were later transferred to cards. The cards are arranged alphabetically within each cemetery. The transcription accounts were sometimes not in agreement in their entries and the search in this collection has not always succeeded because of this.

This cemetery transcription collection was begun approximately in 1950 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints residing primarily in New South Wales and Queensland. Most information is extracted from the monuments, but extractions from a few burial registers are included. Each cemetery had not been transcribed completely. Some transcribers only did those monuments for which they had a particular interest. The majority of the cemeteries are public cemeteries with only a few churchyards transcribed. Some tombstones may not have survived.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of Deceased
  • Age of Deceased
  • Date and Place of Death
  • Date and Place of Birth
  • Names of Parents
  • Name of Spouse
  • Names of Children
  • Years in Australia
  • Cemetery and Manner of Burial
  • Names of Witnesses
  • Source of Information

Collection Content

Sample Image

  • Cemetery Inscriptions 1860-1938

    Cemetery Inscriptions 1860-1938

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at Australia, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, Cemetery Inscriptions Digital Folder Number List.

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Given name and surname
  • Residence
  • Place of death

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

To view images in this collection:
  1. Look at the Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
  2. Go to the Browse Page
  3. Select the Film number to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
  • Search the records of nearby areas
  • Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
    • A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Australia.

Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

Citing This Collection

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
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