Symbols carved on ancestor tombstones can tell us so much about a person, but can sometimes be tricky to decipher. This handy guide, complete with example photos, helps take the guesswork out of some of the most popular symbols. Print out and keep with your cemetery research field kit for quick reference when you are on the go.
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