FamilySearch Wiki

Currentobituary.com Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

(Redirected from Currentobituary.com index - FamilySearch Historical Records)

United States

Access the Records
Currentobituary.com Index, 2001-2014
CID2311973
{{{CID2}}}
{{{CID3}}}
{{{CID4}}}
{{{CID5}}}
{{{CID6}}}
{{{CID7}}}
{{{CID8}}}
{{{CID9}}}
This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
United States
Flag of the United States of America
Flag of the United States of America
Location of the United States of America
Location of the United States of America
Record Description
Record Type Obituaries
Collection years 2001-2014
FamilySearch Resources
Archive
CurrentObituary


What Is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index to obituaries published on Currentobituary.com. Obituaries are from all over the United States. The collection covers the years 2001 to 2014.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of the deceased
  • Birth, death and burial date and place
  • Residences
  • Names of family members
  • Name of funeral home
  • Cause of death
  • Funeral officiator
  • Name of newspaper, date and place of publication
  • Other details such as military service

Collection Content

Sample of indexed information:

Indexed Field Value
Deceased John Smith
Event Type Obituary
Gender Male
Age 86
Birth Date 3 Sep 26
Birthplace Jordan Springs, Tennessee
Death Date 20 Feb 13
Death Place Tennessee, United States
Spouse Dorothy Blackwell Smith Wife Female
Children Anne Weems Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings John Herman Smith Father Male; Ruth Shelby Smith Mother Female
Extended Family Sam Weems Son-in-Law Male; Sara Denson Grandchild Female
Others on Record Dr Roger Freeman Non Relative Male

Sample Images

  • 2008 Sample Obituary

    2008 Sample Obituary

How Do I Search This Collection?

To begin your search you will need to know:

  • The name of your ancestor
  • The approximate date of death
  • The place where your ancestor lived
  • The names of other family members and their relationships

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches
Tip: More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at Currentobituary.com Index, 2001-2014. Click on camera icon to see images.

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.

What Do I Do Next?

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information
  • Use information from the obituary to locate church records
  • Use information to find the family in census records
  • Use the information to find a death certificate
  • Use the information found in the obituary to search for the family in additional state and county records

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

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the United States.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records


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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Retrieved from "https://integration-ru.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Currentobituary.com_Index_-_FamilySearch_Historical_Records&oldid=5825867"