In July of 2025, FHSNL hosted a 2-day genealogy conference in St. John's.

Slides and a video recording from the presentation given by Katie Crane are shown below.

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Speaker: Katie Crane

Title: Preserving Cemetery Heritage: Using BillionGraves to Document Historic Gravemarkers

Join Katie Crane, a passionate folklorist and PhD candidate at Memorial University, for an eye-opening presentation at the FHSNL Conference that delves into the vital preservation of historic cemeteries and their powerful connections to family heritage. Discover how the BillionGraves app can revolutionize cemetery documentation, learn expert techniques for safeguarding gravestone information, and uncover the profound impact these efforts have on genealogical research and tourism in Newfoundland. This inspiring session is perfect for anyone eager to explore the stories etched in stone and ensure their ancestors' legacies endure for generations to come!

 

 

To see other presentations from the conference, click here.