Cemeteries in Leicester, Massachusetts

Private Cemeteries in Leicester, Massachusetts often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Leicester, Massachusetts are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Leicester, Massachusetts are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Leicester, Massachusetts , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Leicester, Massachusetts .

Our database contains records of burials from 10 cemeteries.

At the height of the industrial revolution, one-third of all hand and machine cards made in North America were produced in Leicester. Other famous industrialists such as Elias Howe as well as Henry Graton and Joseph Knight also got their beginnings in Leicester's carding industry.

Purchased from the Nipmuc native population in 1686 by a group of businessmen from Roxbury, Massachusetts, Leicester was settled and incorporated in 1713.

With its stunning scenery, rich history, and friendly community, it's no wonder that Rothley is considered one of the prettiest villages in Leicestershire.

Name. The name of Leicester comes from Old English. It is first recorded in Latinised form in the early ninth century as Legorensis civitatis and in Old English itself in an Anglo-Saxon Chronicle entry for 924 as Ligera ceastre (and, in various spellings, frequently thereafter).

Known throughout the world as the beating heart of London's West End, the square and surrounding area welcomes over 2.5 million visitors each week. Visitors can experience some of the best shows and theatres in the city as well as over 52 star-studded red carpet film premieres each year.

Leicester-born Donald L Hings developed the walkie talkie during the Second World War as a way to help the military keep in touch. It was such a success that it went commercial and became a must-have toy for kids.

The Independent declared in 2013 that Leicester was the most multicultural city on the planet – so data a decade later showing Leicester to be the most plural city in the UK came as little surprise.

1. Leicester is the 10th largest city in the UK – even bigger than Nottingham and Newcastle! 2. It's also one of the oldest cities in the UK, boasting a history that goes back 2,000 years.