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The search will match up the name of the deceased with the date of death that was recorded in the obituary. Then, you can contact the library with the information and find out the best way to request the actual obituary. There may be a charge for the printed copy. The information can be searched by name, year or both.
- What Is in This Collection?
- What Can These Records Tell Me?
- How Do I Search This Collection?
- What Do I Do Next?
- Citing This Collection
The collection consists of obituary newspaper clippings for Pennsylvania collected by the Old Buncombe County, North Carolina Genealogical Society. The collection covers the years 1977 to 2010. Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
The following information may be found in these records: Obituaries 1. Name of the deceased 2. Age 3. Birth date and place 4. Death date and place 5. Names of parents, spouse or other relatives 6. Name of newspaper, date and place of publication
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: 1. The name of your ancestor 2. At least one other piece of information
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
1. Add any new information to your records 2. Use the information to locate the actual death certificate 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 land and probate records 6. Search for church records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
1. Collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records 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
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Pennsylvania. 1. Pennsylvania Guided Research 2. Pennsylvania Research Tips and Strategies 3. Step-by-Step Pennsylvania Research, 1880-Present
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This page provides links to resources for obtaining certified death certificates, searching death records, and understanding the application process. Find the necessary forms, fees, and procedures for requesting death records across various counties. Whether for legal purposes or genealogical research, these resources guide you through the ...
Mar 13, 2024 · Prior to 1852 the state of Pennsylvania did not record statewide deaths. Search church, cemetery and probate records in the area where the individual died to determine the death date for an individual. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
These records are maintained at the Division of Vital Records , P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16103-1528, and telephone (724) 656-3100. This site will give you information and forms necessary to obtain the records. By statute, birth and death records were to be recorded and maintained at the various county courthouses from 1893 to 1906.
4 days ago · View local obituaries in Essex County, New Jersey. Send flowers, find service dates or offer condolences for the lives we have lost in Essex County, New Jersey.
Feb 28, 2024 · Search given name. Search by given name (leave out the last name) with the approximate date of birth or death. Add information. For common names, add more information to narrow the search such as approximate birth date or parent's names if known. Date range. Expand the date range of the search by 5 years. Search state.
