Iowa, Benton County, Coroner's Inquest Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of digital images of coroner's inquest records from the Benton County Clerk's office. The collection covers the years 1929 to 1960.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * The name of deceased
 * The date and place of death
 * The cause of death
 * Any unusual details surrounding the death

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

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

 * Add the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only
 * Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Iowa.
 * Iowa Guided Research
 * Iowa Record Finder
 * Iowa Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Iowa Research, 1880-Present

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