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Thousands of Galveston gravesites now searchable online
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Bill Barajas , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the new online tool and how to use it can be found through local news sources, such as Click2Houston KPRC2.
The city of Galveston has introduced a new online tool to make cemetery records more accessible. This development allows users to search for gravesites that were previously difficult to find due to being recorded in handwritten ledgers and historical documents.
The online tool is expected to be useful for various groups, including residents, families, historians, and researchers. It provides a way to uncover the history of the area, which is deeply connected to the cemetery records.
Further details about the new online tool and how to use it can be found through local news sources, such as Click2Houston KPRC2.
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Category: local Published: July 20, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Reading time: 1 min
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