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Burial Inscriptions and Other Data of Burials in Berwick, York County, Maine, to the Year 1922 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilbur Daniel Spencer

 
9780260394040: Burial Inscriptions and Other Data of Burials in Berwick, York County, Maine, to the Year 1922 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

The Berwick Burial Records: A Descriptive List of Cemeteries and Lots up to 1922

A careful, date‑bound catalog of burial grounds in Berwick, Maine, showing where people were laid to rest and how sites are arranged today.

This edition compiles outlying cemeteries and the three main public cemeteries, offering location notes, lot numbers, and descriptions of the grounds. It emphasizes historical inscriptions, family plots, and the evolution of local burial places across centuries, helping readers trace family lines and town history.
  • Grounds and lots mapped by site, with field notes and enclosures described.
  • Names, dates, and family connections recorded where legible, reflecting generations of Berwick residents.
  • Context about early local figures and the development of town cemeteries.
  • Guidance for locating specific graves and understanding cemetery layouts.
Ideal for researchers, genealogists, local historians, and anyone tracing family roots in Berwick and York County, Maine.

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