Scope and Contents: This collection encompasses three series of ledgers outlining interments within The Green-Wood Cemetery from roughly 1840‒1899. Most entries consist of standard names and interment numbers; however, two books (Series 2: Book A–D and Series 3: Book C ) exhibit additional details similar to those found in the Chron books, such as the deceased’s place of birth and whether they suffered from disease, which may be useful to those researching public health, mortality rates, or ethnicities.
PURPOSE AND USAGE: These ledgers served as a cross-reference for the Chron books. If a visitor came bearing only the name of the interred, employees could use these books to locate the interment number, which allowed them to find a more comprehensive listing in the Chron books. Additionally, interment numbers can give a general idea of the timeframe of the interment (e.g., Numbers in the 200,000s indicate burials from the late 1880s, roughly.)
CONDITION: Earlier volumes are wrapped in modern brown wrapping paper covering original leather covers, which are significantly dried out and thus affected by red rot. Many inside covers present a label from the manufacturer pasted onto a gray, green, and red patterned background. Many interior pages remain attached to the spine, presenting significant wear, discoloration, and often mold stains along the edges. Some pages are ripped and torn. Later volumes retain their original cloth covers and printed labelling. Cloth covers are intact and significantly stained around the spines and edges, with some fraying at the corners, spines, and bindings.
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Index to Interments
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