Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains death and burials from a variety of sources provided by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Index courtesy of Findmypast.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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 any new information to your records
 * Be sure to check the image for additional information
 * 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

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

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FamilySearch Historical Records

 * Pennsylvania Cemetery Records, ca. 1700-ca. 1950
 * Pennsylvania Obituaries, 1977-2010
 * Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994

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