Alaska, Coroner's Inquests Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of coroner's inquests from the collections at the Alaska State Archives for the years 1908 to 1940.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The information found in the records varies by case. You may find:
 * The name of deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Cause of death
 * Unusual details surrounding the death
 * Date examination was made
 * Occupation
 * Sometimes, name of mortuary is given
 * Names of other family members
 * Other remarks or details

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The date of the event or the name of a spouse or parent

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 * 2) Select the Record Type, Date Range and Volume to view the images

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?

 * Use the information found in the record to locate the death record
 * Search for an obituary in a local newspaper
 * Search for other vital records such as birth, and marriage
 * 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

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 Alaska.
 * Alaska Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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.