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2026-04-02 Reading Gravestone Symbols: There's a lot of ancestor information hiding in plain sight on many gravestones. Being able to understand gravestone symbols can unlock clues in your research, as explained in this RootsTech 2026 video. You'll learn about symbols from A to Z, as well as tips for cemetery-based research and digitizing with GPS technology. To learn more abut gravestones in research, see Goal B6 in the United States page.
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