Research Helps and How To's

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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