Exciting New Changes for BillionGraves Transcriptions!
Exciting new changes have come to the BillionGraves transcription page and we can’t wait to share them with you! New Transcription Form Here is an image of the new transcription form: You can see the new transcription form by going to BillionGraves.com/transcribe. I’ll walk you…
Gravestone Symbols from A to Z
Gravestone symbols from A to Z reveal interesting insights into our ancestors’ lives and beliefs. When you were learning to read as a child, you probably learned the alphabet from A to Z. Likewise, learning gravestone symbols from A to Z will help you learn…
“How Do I . . . ?” 10 Answers to Your BillionGraves Questions
“How do I . . . ?” 10 BillionGraves tips and tricks are headed your way! The answers to these questions will help you become a better cemetery photographer, a more efficient data transcriber, and a more effective genealogist! Here’s your chance to learn from…
Women’s Fashion to Date Old Family Photos
Women’s fashion can be used to date old family photos? Yes, and it’s easier than you might think! So don’t despair if you have piles of pictures with no names and dates. Pull out that shoebox under your bed, put on some old-time music, and…
Tree Gravestones for Woodmen of the World
Tree gravestones are unique. Have you ever seen one? The first time I saw a tree gravestone at a cemetery, I did a doubletake. It looked so real that it blended in with the surrounding trees, appearing at first to be part of nature. Why…
Old Family Photos: Dates, Names, & Graves
Old family photos without dates and names can be frustrating but with these ideas, you could identify your ancestors in the pictures and maybe even break down a family history brick wall! So pull out that shoebox under your bed full of old photos and…