Idaho, Southern Counties Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in This Collection?
The collection consists of obituaries from a variety of Idaho newspapers and housed at different LDS Family History Centers throughout the state. The collection covers the years 1943 to 2013.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Obituaries
 * Name and age of deceased
 * Date and place of death
 * Occupation and residence
 * Names of surviving family members
 * Cause of death
 * Date, place and time of funeral services or burial

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

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the Surname 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 and cemetery records
 * Use the information found to find the family in census records
 * Search for church records
 * Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index

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 a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Idaho.
 * Idaho Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1910 &#124; 1911-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.


 * Collection Citation: "Idaho, Southern Counties Obituaries, 1943-2013." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 26 March 2019. Blackfoot Idaho Family History Center, Idaho.

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