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The City Archives has: Birth and death records from July 1860 to June 1915. Marriage records from July 1860 to December 1885. Cemetery returns from 1803 to June 1860 are available too. You can also find birth, death, and marriage records from other sources:
Cite This Collection. "Pennsylvania Deaths and Burials, 1720-1999." Database. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 27 May 2024. Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City. Copy Citation. Index to death records from the state of Pennsylvania. The year range represents most of the records.
Dec 9, 2022 · Until the advent of online images of the death records, this index provided access to the many death records that have been filed by date (weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on the year) and then alphabetically by cemetery name.
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The format of the records varies: 1. Registration of deaths, Board of Health, 1803–1915, exist in four formats: 1) Cemetery returns, 1803–1860, filed alphabetically by cemetery for each year (1803–1824), for each quarter (1825–1847), and for each week (1848–1860); 2) Death returns, 1860–June 30, 1890, filed alphabetically by cemetery name for each ...
The information varies by record. Death registers, prison, 1819–1914 1. Name and age of deceased 2. Death date 3. Prison where died 4. Cause of death
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: 1. The name of your ancestor 2. The approximate date of death
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1. Add any new information to your records 2. Use the information to locate funeral home, obituary or cemetery record 3. Use the information to find other vital records such as birth and marriage 4. Use the information to find additional family members in census records 5. Search for an obituary in a local newspaper 6. Search church records for additional information 7. Search for land and probate records
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1. Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives 2. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality 3. Standard spelling of names typically did not exist. Try variations of your ancestor’s name 4. Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknamesor alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials
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The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Pennsylvania. 1. Pennsylvania Guided Research 2. Pennsylvania Research Tips and Strategies
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If you have questions about Pennsylvania death certificates, contact the Division of Vital Records using one of the following methods: Online contact form – Allow two to three business days for a response. Call 724-656-3100 or toll-free at 844-228-3516, Mondays through Fridays 7:15 am to 10:00 pm.
