I am a 2nd generation genealogist, my mother would take me along to look at microfiche at the library with her in the 70s. While I have family members who have been members, I finally decided to join this year after a discussion with a new property owner over a family member buried on his new property for 98 yrs...and his confusion as how I knew she was there (our family has always knew she was there and visited). During that period I realized what a great resource find a grave is ..for those who don't know where their family members are or those that aren't close enough to get photos of their families tombstones. I am lucky enough to have been handed down great documentation, but want to help others..others who are looking for the final resting place of their loved ones...or information. Most importantly...so that some's resting places are not forgotten or lost to time and decay of headstones/tombstones.

I am a 2nd generation genealogist, my mother would take me along to look at microfiche at the library with her in the 70s. While I have family members who have been members, I finally decided to join this year after a discussion with a new property owner over a family member buried on his new property for 98 yrs...and his confusion as how I knew she was there (our family has always knew she was there and visited). During that period I realized what a great resource find a grave is ..for those who don't know where their family members are or those that aren't close enough to get photos of their families tombstones. I am lucky enough to have been handed down great documentation, but want to help others..others who are looking for the final resting place of their loved ones...or information. Most importantly...so that some's resting places are not forgotten or lost to time and decay of headstones/tombstones.