British Newspaper Archive, Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records

United Kingdom

What is in This Collection?
This is a collection of obituaries found in the British Newspaper Archives, covering the period 1800-1900. The obituaries in this collection come from a variety of newspapers across Britain. Major newspapers from this time include The Courier, The Scotsman, The Chartist Northern Star, The Daily Telegraph, The Illustrated London News, The Western Mail, and The Daily Mail; but others are included in the collection.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 3

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the deceased
 * 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.

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

 * Save or print a copy of the image if possible
 * Use the information to calculate an approximate year of birth, if it is not listed
 * If a spouse is mentioned, search for a marriage record
 * Personal information about occupation, education or land ownership may lead to other records
 * Use the names of people listed to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives
 * Look for families in the census records (1841 to 1911)

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

 * Check for variations of given names, surnames, and place names
 * Also remember that it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name
 * Note that the women may be listed under a maiden or a married name
 * Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list of matches
 * Search the records of nearby locations
 * Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the online description, if possible

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
 * GuidedResearch:England, GuidedResearch:Ireland, GuidedResearch:Scotland
 * Record Finder: England Record Finder, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
 * Research Tips and Strategies: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales

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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