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Revision as of 11:57, 31 January 2020
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection contains images of cemetery records including burial and lot sales books, and 3 x 5 index burial cards for the years 1867 to 2013.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
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To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Arkansas, Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Records, 1867-2013. |
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Burial books
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Lot sales
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Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the deceased person
- The approximate date of death
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:
- Select the Volume or Record Name, Volume Number (if given), Year Range, Surname Range to view the images.
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Arkansas, Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery Records, 1867-2013. Click on camera icon to see images. |
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I was Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Search for a death certificate
- Search for an obituary in local newspapers
- Use the age or estimated birth date to find vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death records
- Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
- If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
- If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
- Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
- Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Arkansas.
- Arkansas Guided Research
- Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1880-Present
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |