Indiana Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This index is an electronic index for the years 1785 to 1993. This index is not complete for any particular place, region or time period. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index or Vital Records Index collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Death and burial tecords include the following:
 * Name of deceased
 * Birth date and or age at death
 * Place and date of death
 * Sex

Coverage Table
A coverage table for this collection is available in the wiki article Indiana Deaths and Burials, Coverage Table (FamilySearch Historical Records)

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The approximate date of death or burial

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.

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

 * Search for vital records such as births and marriages on the state and county level
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
 * Search for an obituary in local newspapers

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Indiana.
 * Indiana Guided Research
 * Indiana Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1900 &#124; 1900-Present

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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