Documentation of the death of a person.
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New York Death record
I have a Spanish great uncle who travelled from Havana to New York in 1917. Was subsequently drafted for WW1 that year. In WW2 at the age of 56 in 1942 I have a record that he was also drafted and in ...
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How do I progress with this death record?
I am seeking verification of whether a Victorian Historical Death Record may be for Charles Templeman from my tree.
Born England 1815
Married Jane Forrester
Had 3 children
Emma born England 1832
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What records are available for this person?
Elizabeth Watson was born about 1793 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England. She is listed as mother to William Bourne Russell Watson, born 30 June 1815 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England. Family folk lore says ...
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How can I determine parentage of Thomas McCubbin (McCubbins) who died ca1875 in Missouri?
Thomas McCubbn (wife Emily) was my gg grandfather.
Thomas died late 1875 or early 1876 in Warrensburg MIssouri (his son said Thomas died an early age).
It is believed this Thomas McCubbn is the son ...
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Parish Records for Belper, Derbyshire, England
Does anyone know of a good searchable (i.e. CD or Web site) source for parish records for Belper in Derbyshire (UK)? I have tried to contact the Derbyshire family history society for information but ...
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Citing local BMD registrations in England and Wales
The index of civil registrations of births, marriages, and deaths in England and Wales can be found on the FreeBMD Web site. This is not yet complete but fuller versions can also be found on the ...
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What does it mean if cause of death is listed as “Insanity” in late 1800s?
My great, great grandmother's cause of death is listed as "Insanity" on her death record, and I'm not sure what this means. She died in Winsted, McLeod County, Minnesota in 1872 at age 37, and had ...
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How can I figure out who died on a particular voyage of a ship?
One voyage of the ship William Stetson began the 26th of April, 1855 in Liverpool, England and ended the 27th of May, 1855 in New York. One account of the voyage says:
The New York Herald of May ...
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How to deal with inaccurate obituaries so I'm not perpetuating the errors?
I like to include obituaries and newspaper articles within my descendancy reports printed for other family members. Often the obituaries have small errors, like wrong town of birth, or year of ...
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How do I find death details for an individual where no current online record exists?
I am looking for the death details of a grandmother for a child in care. I have:
the first and married name of the deceased
the name of her surviving husband
the approximate year of death (2009 - ...
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Is it crass to record cause of death? What about for suicide?
Most death records have a place where 'cause of death' is recorded. I have recently discovered that a number of my relatives committed suicide. It was always acknowledged that they died, but never ...
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How can I find a more specific date of death than that given on a headstone in the US before the 1800s?
Many head-stones only show the year of death, not the full date. Others may record the internment date rather than date of death.
Where would I locate more accurate dates of death before the 1800's ...
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How do I identify the location and cause of death of a person who died in 1992?
I have visited the grave site, obtained the headstone details but unable to progress from there.
Buried in Bundaberg Queensland
Death location unknown
Whereabouts between 1985 and 1992 unknown
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Where to find Panama/Colombia records relating to British subjects born/died there mid 19th century?
On advice of @efgen I am splitting this question into two - one for New York and one for Panama/Colombia, but am leaving the same detail for both because the fact that he was in both geographic areas ...
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Where to find New York records relating to British subjects born/died there mid 19th century?
On advice of @efgen I am splitting this question into two - one for New York and one for Panama, but am leaving the same detail for both because the fact that he was in both geographic areas may help ...
