This is a really neat video clip, (58 seconds), with GPS technology. You will even know where specifically the tombstone is in the cemetery! I have found some old cemeteries and shared with others to help. Some people have helped me find some of my ancestors. It is nice to help each other. This is something I have been thinking about a lot more since I can not travel as much and lately haven not been able to drive. This would be a huge benefit to others who can not travel. I live near a lot of old battlefields that I can visit with my family on weekends and can help as well. I just signed up today and can not wait to start. It is not exactly the same thing as findagrave. Check it out. If you have loaded images to findagrave as I have, can it hurt to have your info in two places? I believe the more accessible information like this is, the better! Now I am going to go read the new info part more on their website....http://billiongraves.com/contribute.php
PS-I am really only familiar with United States Cemeteries and Virginia cemeteries where I live. But this site is expecting to be worldwide.
update- I also read that there are thousands of images already photographed by volunteers, waiting for transcriptions to be added into the website. All on the same link in this post. So if you can't drive, and want to help, you can still transcribe!
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