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Thousands of Galveston gravesites now searchable online
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Bill Barajas , KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
The history here is literally under your feet, and now it’s a lot easier to find.The city of Galveston has launched a new online tool that allows residents, families, historians and researchers to search cemetery records that were previously buried in handwritten ledgers and historical documents....
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Key takeaway “Some of the headstones are very hard to read,” said Jennifer Reynolds, a city spokeswoman.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The city of Galveston's new online tool for searching cemetery records has significant implications for Piney Point Village residents with ancestral ties to the island. Many families in the Houston area, including those in Piney Point Village, have historical connections to Galveston, and this tool provides a valuable resource for genealogical research. By making over 10,000 gravesites searchable online, the city has opened up new avenues for families to explore their heritage and connect with their past. This development is particularly noteworthy given the challenges posed by the wear and tear on historical headstones, which have been eroded by the coastal environment. The online database ensures that these records are preserved for future generations, and its accessibility from anywhere will undoubtedly facilitate research and exploration of family histories among Piney Point Village residents with Galveston roots.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The history here is literally under your feet, and now it’s a lot easier to find.The city of Galveston has launched a new online tool that allows residents, families, historians and researchers to search cemetery records that were previously buried in handwritten ledgers and historical documents....
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