How to Read a Graveyard Not all writing is on paper and not all written documents are found in libraries or attics.
History abounds in graveyards.
Peoples who buried their dead said much about themselves and those who had died. Here are some steps to take when trying to find graveyard evidence that would be useful to your research. These steps do not have to be followed in any particular order. In fact, you will probably move back and forth between them as you explore. Look at the graveyard in its surroundings.