[or-roots] Cemetery listings

[Wordsmith]

Greetings, listers,

Earlier this year I read about 900 stones at the Rock Point Cemetery in Jackson County. I entered the data in an Access database but am adapting it to a .txt format for on-line use.

Here's my question for you: What do you like to see in an on-line cemetery index? My original arrangement has been alphabetical because that's easier for many people to locate a name they're seeking, but there is also value in knowing who is buried next to and near whom. Unfortunately, part of this cemetery is rather haphazard as to sections and lots (you should see the pencil maps I tried to make of this portion). The other part of the cemetery has fairly regular lots and sizes, but some of the lots aren't numbered and I have been unable to locate a sexton, map or original records for the cemetery. I may just have to assign my own numbering system and leave it at that. 

Would a lot-by-lot listing be worth doing? Would an alpha listing be sufficient? Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.

Best,
Elizabeth in Eagle Point
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