Author: Alabama Genealogy and History Network
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Languages : en
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A list of tombstone symbols and their meanings.

Author: Teresa Straley Lambert
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 150351286X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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Walk through a cemetery, especially one with an old section, and you will see all sorts of stories in the symbols carved into the gravestones. Symbols such as angels, hands, lambs, and trees may carry many meanings, or they may simply be an image that meant something to the family of their loved one. They might refer to a religion, an organization, or a culture. Their meanings may have changed throughout the years. No absolute meaning can be attributed to many symbols found in this book. However, it is interesting to discover similarities and differences from one region to another. This book is designed with the young reader in mind but is also intended to be shared with adults. The symbols within the book come from cemeteries across the United States, with a few from England and France, and were photographed by the author.

Author: United States. Work Projects Administration (Alabama)
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Cassidy Madariaga
Publisher: Independently Published
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Languages : en
Pages : 230

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Cemeteries have long been known for their tranquility and architectural beauty. To convey the lives of the people buried beneath them, and the expectations for what comes after death, symbolism has long been part of gravestones. Many people who enjoy exploring old cemeteries will have noticed interesting symbols on some of the famous historical graves throughout the US. Along with this renewed appreciation for historic cemeteries, comes the realization that we have forgotten the meaning behind many of the symbols and acronyms our ancestors left on their headstones. This book describes the meaning behind the symbols and architecture found in the historic graveyards of America. Why symbols matter The American burial landscapes Cemetery safety & etiquette The different types of American cemeteries The symbolic meaning of coins, stones, and seashells at gravesites Common Latin phrases on headstones Saints, angels, and other cemetery statuary Symbols for secret societies and clubs Different types of crosses Common cemetery architecture styles The symbolic meaning of plants, flowers, and trees Different types of headstone styles, monuments, and mausoleums Misc, Cemetery Symbols from A to Z

Author: Douglas Keister
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781586853211
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? Stories in Stone provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.

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Category : Alabama
Languages : en
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Author: Robin Sterling
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304260429
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402

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Blount County was carved out of the territory ceded to the State by the Creek Indians following their defeat at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The earliest settlers began streaming into the former wilderness as early as 1817. Blount was originally a large county, but over the decades pieces were taken to make up other adjoining counties such as Jefferson, Marshall, Etowah, and Cullman. Every cemetery within the contemporary boundaries of Blount was visited by the author and each readable tombstone was copied to develop the contents of this three volume series. Most of the cemeteries were read in 2002. Volume 1 covers alphabetically A through H, beginning with the Alldredge Family Cemetery and concluding with the High Rock Methodist Church Cemetery. This book is vital to any serious student of Blount County genealogy and history.

Author: Robin Sterling
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304259897
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 359

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Cullman County was established in 1877 in large part from the west side of Blount and the east side of Winston counties. Today, the few old cemeteries which existed in those counties in the early days are found within the borders of Cullman. The cemetery listings in this four volume set were conducted by the author beginning in 2003 and ending in early 2006. An attempt was made to personally visit every cemetery in Cullman County and record information from each readable monument. Volume 1 of this series covers alphabetically cemeteries A through D, beginning with the Addington Chapel Cemetery and concluding with the Duck River Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The volumes are filled with photos of many of the old cemetery sites and notes describing the company and unit of most of the old Civil War era veterans. This set of books is vital to any serious student of Cullman County genealogy and history.

Author: Jack Solomon
Publisher: NewSouth Books
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140

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A photographic study of cemetery art in Alabama cemeteries.

Author: Eustus Howard Hayes
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Category : Cemeteries
Languages : en
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