Gorgeous
,
Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 05:59:28 AM
Hi people,
l went today to the church graveyard of the village
Gorgeous
where my ancestors, stretching back 300 years ago, lived. And we could
Registered User
make out my family name on most of the tombstones. However, it is very
Joined: Tuesday, 15th of June 2010, 04:46:11
difficult to work out all the information such as the first name, date of
Posts: 1796
birth and death...and so on. (although we have a family tree).
So, l
Viewed 8940 times
was wondering if there is any device which can make carvings in the stone
more clear? (l was thinking perhaps that ultra-violet light thingy they
use in CSl on television?)
Any ideas much appreciated.
Thanks!!
Babe
,
Thursday, 12th of August 2010 05:39:01 PM
check with your local family history society, they sometimes
Babe
have records of tombstone inscriptions on file.
Registered User
also you could ask at the local registry office as they should have a lair
Joined: Saturday, 1st of May 2010, 07:11:09
number and details of the 'occupant'
Posts: 990
Viewed 7187 times
homeybear
,
Friday, 13th of August 2010 03:45:48 PM
Try to use a wax crayon on paper like they do brass rubbings.
homeybear
Registered User
Or try placing a silk scarf over it and feeling for the letters that make
Joined: Friday, 11th of June 2010, 12:53:55
the words.
Posts: 71
Viewed 7832 times
the silk may work as your fingers will slide over it allowing you to feel
more. I Know it works for finding repairs on cars that you cant see. so
may work for this. !!