🔍 Want to uncover your family history using headstones? In this episode of The Family Treehouse, host Heather Haunert talks with Cathy Wallace, Special Projects Coordinator at BillionGraves, about how gravestones hold powerful clues for genealogists—and how the BillionGraves app is transforming cemetery research around the world.

Cathy shares inspiring true stories, including one about a man who found his brother's grave after 21 years, and a scrapbook discovered in a historic home linked to her family. Whether you're just starting your genealogy journey or you're a seasoned researcher, you'll learn practical tips on how to photograph, transcribe, and use gravestone data to grow your family tree.

Learn how AI, GPS mapping, and global volunteers are preserving cemetery records and unlocking family stories for future generations.

💬 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How the BillionGraves app works

• Tips for finding and preserving unmarked graves

• Gravestone clues you might be overlooking

• How to get involved as a BillionGraves volunteer

• Why storytelling is the heart of family history
  

🪦 Start discovering your ancestors today at https://billiongraves.com 📲 Download the app and make your own family history discoveries!

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