Documenting India
Documenting India and the country’s diaspora with the BillionGraves app is one of the goals of a new genealogical society: The Genealogical Society of India and its Diaspora. It’s something you could help with too! Simply download the BillionGraves app to your smartphone and take…
10 Frequently Asked Questions about BillionGraves
BillionGraves helps families to find their ancestors and grow their family trees. Here are 10 frequently asked questions about BillionGraves. The answers will help you to become a better cemetery photographer, a more efficient data transcriber, and a more effective genealogist! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT…
Discovering Roadside Cemeteries in Autumn
Discovering roadside cemeteries in autumn can be like finding hidden treasure! Fall is one of the best times to take your BillionGraves photo app on the road. The leaves are changing to breathtaking reds and golds, the weather is cooler, and there is less traffic…
BillionGraves Eagle Scout Projects: New Record Set!
Wow!! A record has been set for the most gravestone photos taken with the BillionGraves app during an Eagle Scout project! Adam Stevenson led his group of volunteers in taking an amazing 59,349 photos!! Adam and his volunteers didn’t just break the record – they…
Ancestor Photos that Can Talk
Ancestor photos that can talk will make your family history come alive! BillionGraves’ partner company, MyHeritage, has introduced DeepStory — a new technology that takes family history storytelling to the next level. Simply upload photos of your ancestor, add a few of their experiences, select…
How to Earn a BillionGraves Plus Subscription for FREE!
“Earn a BillionGraves Plus subscription for free!” Yes, you read that correctly! Allow me to set something straight first. BillionGraves basic plan is FREE. You can look up names on the BillionGraves website and app to look for your ancestor’s gravestones. You can also take…