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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection contains a burial card index from the Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook, Maine for years 1914-1992. Microfilm of the original records is in the Walker Memorial Library in Westbrook, Maine. | This collection contains a burial card index from the Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook, Maine for years 1914-1992. Microfilm of the original records is in the Walker Memorial Library in Westbrook, Maine. | ||
== 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 | *Name | ||
*Place of death | *Place of death | ||
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*Residence | *Residence | ||
*Plot information | *Plot information | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
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Image:Maine, Cumberland County, Westbrook, Woodlawn Cemetery, Burial Records, 1914-1992 008622683 01122.jpg|1982 Cemetery record | Image:Maine, Cumberland County, Westbrook, Woodlawn Cemetery, Burial Records, 1914-1992 008622683 01122.jpg|1982 Cemetery record | ||
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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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*Other identifying information such as the place of residence, the approximate death or probate date | *Other identifying information such as the place of residence, the approximate death or probate date | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
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{{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/579779 Record of burials, 1914-1992]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}} | {{Tip | More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/579779 Record of burials, 1914-1992]. 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]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Use the death date or age along with the residence or place of death of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records | *Use the death date or age along with the residence or place of death of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records | ||
*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased, this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased, this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual | ||
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have died in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify | *Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have died in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
*Check for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume | *Check for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties | *Search the indexes and records of nearby counties | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Maine, United States Genealogy|Maine]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Maine, United States Genealogy|Maine]]. | ||
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* [[Maine Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Maine Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* [[Step-by-Step Maine Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | * [[Step-by-Step Maine Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | ||
== 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. | ||
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{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection contains a burial card index from the Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook, Maine for years 1914-1992. Microfilm of the original records is in the Walker Memorial Library in Westbrook, Maine.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name
- Place of death
- Death date
- Burial date
- Residence
- Plot information
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
1982 Cemetery record
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the deceased
- Other identifying information such as the place of residence, the approximate death or probate date
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
 |
More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Record of burials, 1914-1992. 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?[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]
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Use the death date or age along with the residence or place of death of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records
- Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased, this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
- Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have died in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
- Check for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume
- Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Maine.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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. |