Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Connie Knox and Ashley Moore dive into the fascinating world of cemetery research. The discussion provides valuable tips on using websites like Find a Grave, BillionGraves, and Cemetery Census for locating family memorials. Learn about creating virtual cemeteries, recognizing the symbolism on tombstones, and the importance of calling ahead before visiting cemeteries. Discover advice on photographing tombstones effectively and the nuances of military cemetery burials. Ashley and Connie also talk about cultural practices and the role of genealogical societies in preserving cemetery records.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Overview of Cemetery Research
00:55 Tips for Using FindaGrave
04:28 Virtual Cemeteries Explained
05:49 Military Cemeteries and Symbolism
06:30 Tips for Visiting Cemeteries
11:20 Photographing and Cleaning Tombstones
13:19 Genealogical Societies and Cemetery Projects
14:19 Cultural Practices and Reused Plots
16:19 Military Cemetery Research
19:48 Photographs Prohibited in Military Cemeteries
20:40 Drones in Military Cemeteries
21:11 Google Earth Studio
22:25 GenealogyTV.org
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Genealogy TV is your #1 resource for genealogy and family history research, providing expert tips on building your family tree, organizing DNA matches, and solving genealogy mysteries. Learn how to research family history records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23andMe.
Explore resources from national and state archives, genealogical societies, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Fold3, and more to uncover your ancestors.
Watch expert genealogists like Connie Knox of Genealogy TV, Ancestry's Crista Cowan (The Barefoot Genealogist), Legacy Tree Genealogy, Family History Fanatics, and more.
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Music Credit:
Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Don't miss top genealogy TV shows like *Finding Your Roots*, *Who Do You Think You Are?*, and *Relative Race*.
For research, using Family Tree Maker, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and MyHeritage to help organize my family tree and create research notes and plans.
Connie Knox and Ashley Moore dive into the fascinating world of cemetery research. The discussion provides valuable tips on using websites like Find a Grave, BillionGraves, and Cemetery Census for locating family memorials. Learn about creating virtual cemeteries, recognizing the symbolism on tombstones, and the importance of calling ahead before visiting cemeteries. Discover advice on photographing tombstones effectively and the nuances of military cemetery burials. Ashley and Connie also talk about cultural practices and the role of genealogical societies in preserving cemetery records.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Overview of Cemetery Research
00:55 Tips for Using FindaGrave
04:28 Virtual Cemeteries Explained
05:49 Military Cemeteries and Symbolism
06:30 Tips for Visiting Cemeteries
11:20 Photographing and Cleaning Tombstones
13:19 Genealogical Societies and Cemetery Projects
14:19 Cultural Practices and Reused Plots
16:19 Military Cemetery Research
19:48 Photographs Prohibited in Military Cemeteries
20:40 Drones in Military Cemeteries
21:11 Google Earth Studio
22:25 GenealogyTV.org
❤️ JOIN the GENEALOGY TV ACADEMY
genealogytv.org/academy
📝 FOUR WAYS to ACCESS HANDOUTS!
📝 1) Genealogy TV Academy members get access to all lessons and handouts since 2022.
genealogytv.org/academy
📝 2) CHANNEL MEMBER ($9.99/month) for access to all handouts.
youtube.com/@GenealogyTV/join
Handouts are on the Community tab: youtube.com/@GenealogyTV/community
📝 3) PURCHASE HANDOUTS individually ($5 and up) at genealogytv.org/handouts/.
📝 4) PATRON ($15+/month) for early video access and handouts via email.
patreon.com/GenealogyTV
❤️ SUPPORT Genealogy TV by becoming a CHANNEL MEMBER for exclusive perks!
youtube.com/@GenealogyTV/join
❤️ Patreon Membership – Early videos and handouts emailed as they are released.
patreon.com/GenealogyTV
✅ VISIT Genealogy TV WEBSITE for more genealogy and family history resources:
genealogytv.org
✅ GENEALOGY TV on FACEBOOK:
facebook.com/Genealogytv
✅ SIGN UP for GTV’s GENEALOGY NEWSLETTER:
https://mailchi.mp/a0862c6473aa/genealogytvnewsletter
👉 SUBSCRIBE to GENEALOGY TV for free family history videos:
youtube.com/channel/UCcvpi8XvOScBogIxmarmADw/Subscribe
*** GENEALOGY TV AFFILIATE PARTNERS ***
🛍️ GENEALOGY TV AMAZON STORE full of genealogy tools:
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👉🏻 Ancestry ProTools – US (Add-on to existing subscription) click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=h02%2fybBif9I&offerid=1347376.204&type=3&subid=0
🧬 Ancestry DNA - US click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=h02%2fybBif9I&offerid=1347376.2&type=3&subid=0
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👉🏻 Ancestry Subscription - UK click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=h02%2fybBif9I&offerid=1348222.9&type=1&subid=0
🧬 Ancestry DNA - UK click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=h02%2fybBif9I&offerid=1348222.8&type=1&subid=0
Genealogy TV is your #1 resource for genealogy and family history research, providing expert tips on building your family tree, organizing DNA matches, and solving genealogy mysteries. Learn how to research family history records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com, FindMyPast.com, FamilyTreeDNA, and 23andMe.
Explore resources from national and state archives, genealogical societies, Chronicling America, Newspapers.com, Fold3, and more to uncover your ancestors.
Watch expert genealogists like Connie Knox of Genealogy TV, Ancestry's Crista Cowan (The Barefoot Genealogist), Legacy Tree Genealogy, Family History Fanatics, and more.
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DNAResearch
Music Credit:
Circus Waltz - Silent Film Light by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Don't miss top genealogy TV shows like *Finding Your Roots*, *Who Do You Think You Are?*, and *Relative Race*.
For research, using Family Tree Maker, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org and MyHeritage to help organize my family tree and create research notes and plans.
