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Maine, Cumberland County, Westbrook, Woodlawn Cemetery, Burial Records, 1914-1992
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Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine,
United States
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Location of Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine
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Record Description
Record Type Probate
Collection years 1914-1992
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Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, Maine


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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name
  • Place of death
  • Death date
  • Burial date
  • Residence
  • Plot information

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 1982 Cemetery record

    1982 Cemetery record

How Do I Search This Collection?

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

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches
Tip
 More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog 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?

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?

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?

  • Add any new information to your 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
  • 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?

  • 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

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The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Maine.

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