Canadian Headstones - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection will include records from 1790-2013.

The records include a name index of headstone inscriptions, courtesy of CanadianHeadstones.com, which is a family history database of records and images from Canada's cemeteries.

Record Content
Records may contain the following information:


 * First and Last Name of the Deceased
 * Birth Date of the Deceased
 * Death Date of the Deceased
 * First and Last Name of Spouse
 * Birth Date of the Spouse
 * Death Date of the Spouse

How to Use the Record
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, and what to do if no record is found.

When searching: As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated death year, and family relationships.

Search the Collection
To search this collection by name:

Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.

Related Websites

 * Canada History Links
 * Canada Historic Maps
 * Canada Gravestone Photos

Related Wiki Articles

 * Canada Cemeteries
 * Canada Genealogy

Citations for this Collection
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. Collection Citation:

Record Citation (or citation for the index entry):