ASSOCIATION FOR GRAVESTONE STUDIES (AGS)

The Association for Gravestone Studies (AGS) was founded in 1977 for the purpose of furthering the study and preservation of gravestones. AGS is an international organization with an interest in grave markers of all periods and styles. Through its publications, conferences, workshops and exhibits, AGS promotes the study of gravestones from historical and artistic perspectives, expands public awareness of the significance of historic grave markers, and encourages individuals and groups to record and preserve gravestones. At every opportunity, AGS cooperates with groups that have similar interests.

FIND a GRAVE (FG)

The ever-popular Find a Grave website holds partial records for most Maine cemeteries. Find a Grave data are compiled by thousands of volunteers of varying abilities. As such, MOCA cautions researchers to verify dates, biographies, family links, and other information found on the site with primary documentation or other verifiable sources.

If you find an error, use the Find a Grave "SUGGEST EDITS" tab on the cemetery or memorial page to submit a correction/suggestion to the volunteer who maintains the memorial. They will review your suggestion and update the memorial accordingly, generally within a 30-day period.

ACCESS GENEALOGY

AccessGenealogy.com includes Maine Cemetery records listed by county and cemetery name. The records come from a variety of sources. Most - but not all - are complete lists of gravestones at the time of transcription. Partial transcriptions, however, have also been included.