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Research Helps and How To's


What Records Should I Look At?

Depending on what piece of information you are looking for, there are different types of records that will help you get those details. I hope to provide a starter for you here. Remember to think broadly as you research.

I Need These Details:

Birth Date - Best place: Birth Certificate
Other sources that can help - 
  • Census records
  • Death certificate
  • Tombstone
  • Marriage record
  • Family bible
  • Military records

Marriage Date - Best place: Marriage Certificate
Other sources: 
  • 1900 Census
  • 1910 Census
  • 1930 Census
  • Military records
  • Newspaper articles/announcements

Death Date - Best place: Death Certificate
Other sources: 
  • Tombstone
  • Obituary
  • Family bible
  • Wills, probate, estate papers

Immigration information - Best Place: Immigration/Passenger Lists, Naturalization papers (Petition for Naturalization, Declaration of Intention, Naturalization forms)
Other Sources: 
  • Census records
  • Obituary
  • Newspaper articles



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