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 Canadian Headstones, 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

Search the Collection
‘’’To search by index:’’’

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.

‘’’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, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

Tips to Keep in Mind
When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.

Related Websites
Canada Gravestone Photos

Related Wiki Articles
Canada Cemeteries

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found it. This will help you or others to find the same record again.

Keep track of records where you did not find information about your ancestor so you and others will not waste time looking through these records in the future.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.