Internet Genealogy Magazine Explores Names In Stone

Internet Genealogy Magazine is a guide to successful genealogy research using the internet. In their April/May 2009 issue, Lisa A. Alzo explores Names In Stone in an article entitled "Virtual Memorial: Names In Stone".

 

"Another new site focusing on cemeteries has appeared on the cyberspace horizon. Names In Stone, www.namesinstone.com, is a cemetery mapping site that lets you search for a grave, and then view a map showing where it is in the cemetery and the nearby plots. Cemetery mapping is a good way to expand your family research to see the bigger picture."

Lisa says, "The site offers a way to get both large and small cemeteries involved. Larger cemeteries are those with over 200 graves and managed by a public agency such as a city, county, cemetery district, or a private entity, such as a funeral or church. You can also map smaller, volunteer-run cemeteries (less than 200 graves) yourself, and upload the data....This could be a great project for a genealogical or historical society, Scout troop or even a family."

In conclusion, Lisa gives her review of the site: "While Names In Stone is just getting off the ground, the concept appears to have some real potential. Not only does it offer long-distance genealogists the ability to view the burial places of their ancestors, without the expense of having to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles, but it also provides a way to preserve the records of small family cemeteries or cemeteries that might otherwise be forgotten."

Internet Genealogy Magazine is available by subscription at www.internet-genealogy.com.