Oregon, Deaths of Alaskans Recorded at Morningside Hospital, Portland, Oregon - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index of deaths for the years 1900 to 1929 of Alaskans recorded at the Morningside Hospital in Portland, Oregon. The original index may be viewed at the Morningside Hospital website. You may also view Death Certificates.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Death records may contain:
 * The name of deceased
 * The date of death
 * Place of death
 * Residence
 * Gender
 * Age at death
 * Birthdate
 * Certificate Number
 * Names of relatives

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

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. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

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

 * Search for an obituary in local newspapers
 * Search for a cemetery record
 * Use the information found to search for the family in census records
 * Search for probate records for the individual

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 Oregon.
 * Oregon Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1903 | 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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