Who Was Margaretha’s Mother? How A German Ancestor’s Tombstone Unlocked Another’s Identity

Tombstones dating back to the 19th century or earlier can be rich sources of information about our ancestors. They can be used as substitutes when there are no government-issued vital records. These older tombstones sometimes give additional details that may not be recorded on any other surviving records. In this example, a tombstone from 1885 […]