Maryland, Allegany County Monument Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection consists of images of records from the local history collections of Allegany County of Maryland for the years 1983 to 1994. They include receipts of tombstone orders from companies in Allegany County. The receipts include the information requested to be inscribed on the tombstones and

Record Content
The records generally include:


 * Name of deceased
 * Date of death and place of death
 * Name of cemetery with city and state of its location
 * Name and address of person making application
 * Name and address to whom headstone is being shipped

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know


 * The full name of the deceased
 * Some other identifying information such as the death date or cemetery

Search the Collection
To search the collection: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the "Name" which takes you to the images

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s headstone application, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Compare what is information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. Next, look at the pieces of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:


 * Use the name, dates and place to search for census church and land records.
 * Use the name, death information and cemetery to look for funeral records or an obituary.

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.
 * Continue to search the records to identify other relatives who may have been buried close by.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
 * Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. In addition local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.
 * Search the records of nearby cemeteries.

Related Websites
Allegany County Tombstone Inscription Project

Related Wiki Articles
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Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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