Genealogist for over 26 years with a focus on historically accurate memorial preservation. I'm dedicated to maintaining accurate, well-documented memorials and honoring the historical record. Many of the memorials I manage are part of historic cemetery sections, including veterans' burials. I approach this work as long-term stewardship rather than simple profile management.

I generally retain management of memorials within historic or veteran cemetery sections to ensure long-term consistency and historical accuracy.

My goal is to maintain memorials as reliable historical references for descendants and researchers. I prioritize information supported by primary records or clearly cited sources. Information derived solely from online family trees or database hints should include supporting historical records whenever possible.

Memorial updates are based on documented historical evidence rather than genealogical interpretation or theory.

If suggesting edits, please include supporting documentation for changes involving:
• names or middle names
• parentage or relationships
• birth or death dates
• birth or death locations

Residence doesn't necessarily indicate birthplace or place of death, and initials alone do not confirm full (given) (middle) names.

Because Find A Grave messaging doesn't allow attachments, documentation should be provided directly within your message as:
links to records (FamilySearch, Ancestry, newspapers, etc.)
full source citations
or clear transcription of the relevant record text

Edits submitted without supporting documentation may be declined in order to preserve historical accuracy. Thank you for contributing thoughtfully and helping maintain these memorials as trustworthy historical resources.