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== What is in This Collection? == | == 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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=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | 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 Parents | *Names of Parents | ||
*Name of Spouse | *Name of Spouse | ||
*Names of Children | *Names of Children | ||
*Years in Australia | *Years in Australia | ||
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*Names of Witnesses | *Names of Witnesses | ||
*Source of Information | *Source of Information | ||
}} | |||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | === Sample Image === | ||
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=== Digital Folder Number List === | === Digital Folder Number List === | ||
{{DFNL_List | {{DFNL_List | page = [[Australia, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, Cemetery Inscriptions Digital Folder Number List]] }} | ||
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== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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*Residence | *Residence | ||
*Place of death | *Place of death | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | CID=1534449 }} | ||
| CID=1534449 | === View the Images === | ||
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|page = [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/ArticleName_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] |CID = 1534449 }} | |||
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1534449 Australia, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, Cemetery Inscriptions, 1800-1960]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | {{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1534449 Australia, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, Cemetery Inscriptions, 1800-1960]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === 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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | 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]]. | ||
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== Known Issues With This Collection == | == Known Issues With This Collection == | ||
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For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Australia-Sydney-Branch-Genealogical-Library-Cemetery-Inscriptions-1800-1960-known-issues&lang=en 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. | For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Australia-Sydney-Branch-Genealogical-Library-Cemetery-Inscriptions-1800-1960-known-issues&lang=en 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. | ||
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== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Search for death records | *Search for death records | ||
*Search for death or burial information in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2026973 BillionGraves Index] or at [https://www.findagrave.com/ Find A Grave] | *Search for death or burial information in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2026973 BillionGraves Index] or at [https://www.findagrave.com/ Find A Grave] | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m 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 | *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 | *Search the records of nearby areas | ||
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* [[Australia Record Finder|Record Finder]] | * [[Australia Record Finder|Record Finder]] | ||
* [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
== Citing 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. | 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_Published}} | {{Collection_Published}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor invite}} | {{Contributor invite}} | ||