Thanks a Million!
Thanks a million to everyone who participated in uploading photos on June 25th for the Rescuing Our Roots project! The attempt to break an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) title was unfortunately unsuccessful. However, it was part of a larger goal to document one million…
Join an Official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Attempt!
You are invited to join an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM attempt to break a title for the most photos of gravestones uploaded to a bespoke (custom) platform in 24 hours! We would love to have you participate! After all, it isn’t every day you get…
The World’s Largest BillionGraves Project!
The world’s largest BillionGraves project in history is underway and you are invited to join in! The project is called Rescuing Our Roots and participants will be attempting to break an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM title on Sunday, June 25th for the most photos of…
New Purple Dots on BillionGraves Maps!
Have you noticed the new purple dots on BillionGraves maps!? It’s not measles or chicken pox, I promise. It’s a new way for you to discover which gravestones are legible! Check out this new legend beneath the cemetery map! Understanding GPS Markers on Cemetery Maps…
The Diaspora of India and BillionGraves
Documenting the diaspora of India 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 photos…
Help Set a World Record!
YOU could help set a world record! How awesome is that!? The Rescuing Our Roots project is attempting to set a world record by documenting gravestones – and we need your help! You are invited to help with these goals: The project was started in…
