New York, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in the Collection?
This collection consists of an index to to selected deaths, and burials. It covers the years 1824 to 1962.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The information in the records may include the following:


 * Name of the deceased
 * Date of birth
 * Place of birth
 * Marital status
 * Gender
 * Race
 * Age at death
 * Date of death
 * Place of death
 * Address or residence of the deceased
 * Date of burial
 * Place of burial

How Do I Search the Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your deceased ancestor
 * The death date of your ancestor
 * The death place of your ancestor
 * The names of other family members and their relationships

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Download a copy of the record, or extract the genealogical information needed. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the places and dates to search for the family in census records
 * Use the places and dates to search for the family in church records
 * Use the places and dates to search for the family in land records
 * Use the places and dates to search for the family in additional county and state records
 * Continue to search the index to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have died in the same place or nearby

I Can't Find the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of New York.
 * New York Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing this Collection
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