California, Los Gatos, Los Gatos Memorial Park Cemetery Card Index to Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Los Gatos, Santa Clara, California, United States | |
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Record Type | Cemetery |
Collection years | 1889-1989 |
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Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society, California |
What is in This Collection?
This collection contains a card index to burials at the Los Gatos Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Gatos, California for years 1889-1989. The index shows name, dates of birth and death, and spouse. Microfilm of the index is located with the Santa Clara County Historical Genealogical Society in Santa Clara, California.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
Cemetery records may contain:
- The name of the deceased
- The date of death
- The date of birth
- The names of parents or other relatives
- The cemetery name
- Name of clergy involved in burial
- Plot number
- The amount paid for the plot
Collection Content
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the individual
- The approximate date of death
Search the Index
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
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?
- Search for the death record or certificate
- Search for an obituary in a local newspaper
- Use the information found to search for the family in census records
- Look for church records
- Search the county and state for other vital records such as birth and marriage
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- Consult the California Research Tips and Strategies and its Record Finder to find other records
Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of California.
- California Guided Research
- Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1905 | 1905-Present
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 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. |