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Delaware, Church Deaths, 1750-1886
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Delaware,
United States
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Location of Delaware
Record Description
Record Type Death
Collection years 1750-1886
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Delaware Public Archives, Dover


What is in This Collection?

The collection Delaware Church Deaths, 1750-1886 consists of an index to Delaware church records, primarily from the city of Wilmington. Information in these records is usually reliable, depending on the knowledge of the informant. For example, a coroner would be able to give reliable information about the date, time, and cause of death, where as the church will have personal details about the deceased.

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

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of deceased
  • Date of death
  • Place of death
  • Age, gender and race of deceased
  • Father's name and place of birth
  • Mother's maiden name and place of birth
  • Marital status of deceased
  • Occupation of deceased
  • Cause of death
  • Place of residence
  • Date and place of burial
  • Name of undertaker
  • Date of burial
  • More place of death information, (name of village, hundred, etc.)

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person
  • The date of death
  • The place of death

Delaware Church Deaths, 1750-1886

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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

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?

When you have located your ancestor’s death record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family.

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

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find birth records
  • Search for the family in census records
  • Search land records
  • The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records which often include the names and residences of other family members

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

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