Idaho, Southeast Counties Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains digital images of originals collected and housed by the Idaho Falls Regional Family History Center. Obituaries are from various Idaho newspapers printed in 2007. This collection has multiple arrangements: by Idaho city or town, mixed cities and name, and by out of state deaths of Idaho natives.

Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the data and images published on FamilySearch.org. It may include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records.

Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content
The key genealogical Facts in the records may include the following information:


 * Full name of deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Date and place of Birth
 * Date and place of Burial
 * Names of family members
 * Biographical information such as occupation or cause of death
 * Name and address of mortuary

How to Use the Record
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the “Locality” ⇒ Select the “City/town, Mixed Cities, State and Name Range” which takes you to the images. Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Using the Information
Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:


 * Use the birth date or year to search for birth records.
 * Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records.
 * Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records.

Tips to Keep in Mind

 * The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records, which often include the names and residences of other family members.
 * Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.
 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.

Unable to Find Your Ancestor?

 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames.
 * Search the records of nearby towns.

Related Websites

 * Idaho State Archive Collections

Related Wiki Articles

 * Idaho Newspapers

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
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Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
“Idaho Obituaries, 2007,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 7 August, 2012), Idaho, Cities and Towns > Bancroft-Boise > Image 110 of 325, Melvin J. Gough, born 30 December 1909, died 8 November 1942; citing Genealogical Society of Idaho. Obituaries. Idaho Falls Family History Center, Idaho Falls.

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