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From: Joan Hartman <>
Subject: Re: Catalog of Heirs
Date: Sat, 02 May 1998 13:37:59 +0000


Joan,

Is it just Greenwood that keeps a catalog of heirs...because I've never
heard it mentioned by other cemeteries...In fact, Calvary told me they
don't keep a record of current deed holder....just original deed
holder...and I'd sure like to know who owns a couple of sites now...

Joanie

Joan M. Hill wrote:
>
> I don't know whether this is something I have already mentioned to the
> list, but it has been so productive for me, it couldn't hurt to say it
> again.
> A Catalog of Heirs is a record of the ownership of a cemetery plot.
> I once received one from GreenWood without asking, and found what a
> treasure trove it is (aside from the fact this is ONE thing you can get
> from GW free!) Often there is a list of the children of the person who
> first bought the lot, and even their children.(or nieces, nepohews, the
> relationship is usually specified) Dates that these heirs died is
> penciled in as they occur. These more recent dates of death make the
> person more easily traced using the SSDI. Unfortunately, the Catalog of
> Heirs doesn't include addresses (at least not the ones from GW)
> The greatest use of the Catalog of Heirs for me has been the ability
> to trace female descendants who are not buried in the lot as their
> married name is given.
> Joan
>
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