Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is a set of index cards to obituaries found in the Corydon Democrat, published in Harrison County, Indiana, for the years 1861 to 2008. The digital images of the original collection are held by Keith E. Curtis of Baker City, Oregon.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Obituaries may contain:
 * The name of the deceased
 * The date of death
 * Place of death
 * The date of birth
 * Place of birth
 * Names of relatives
 * Place of burial

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

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the Surname Range 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?

 * Search for the death record or certificate
 * Search for a cemetery record
 * With the names of relatives found in the obituary, search for the family in census records
 * Look for a probate record for the deceased person
 * Search for other vital records, such as birth and marriage on the state and county level

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
 * Search for records in nearby towns
 * 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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