California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, Oak Hill Cemetery Headstone Inscriptions - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States | |
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| Location of California | |
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| Record Type | County Records |
| Collection years | 1838-1985 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Cemetery headstone inscriptions from the Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose, California. The inscriptions were made by the Santa Clara Historical and Genealogical Society as a part of a cemetery project. The collection is a card index and arranged alphabetically.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of deceased
- Death date
- Birth date
- Person buried next to
- Other relatives
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
Cemetery record, 1909
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
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- The person's name
- Approximate date of birth or death
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
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:- Select County
- Select Record Type, Date Range and Volume to view the 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]
- Use the age or estimated birth date to find vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death
- Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
- Use the information found in the record to find probate records
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- Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index
- If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records as well
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
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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