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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''West Virginia Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Nebraska Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__  


In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1917 in West Virginia and was generally complied with by 1925. The counties have copies of these records.  
In 1863, Nebraska was created from the state of Virginia. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1917 in Nebraska and was generally complied with by 1925. The counties have copies of these records.  


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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</span><br>
:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</span><br>


:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_before_1853|Deaths before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Deaths_before_1853|Deaths before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_1853_thru_1916|Deaths from 1853 thru 1916]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Deaths_from_1853_thru_1916|Deaths from 1853 thru 1916]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_1917_thru_1970|Deaths from 1917 thru 1970]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Deaths_from_1917_thru_1970|Deaths from 1917 thru 1970]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_after_1970|Deaths after 1970 to the present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Deaths_after_1970|Deaths after 1970 to the present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death is]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death is]]'''</span>


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:[[West Virginia Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[Nebraska Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[West Virginia Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[Nebraska Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[West Virginia Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
:[[Nebraska Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
:[[West Virginia Taxation|Tax Records]]
:[[Nebraska Taxation|Tax Records]]


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:[[West Virginia Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Nebraska Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[West Virginia Census|Census]]  
:[[Nebraska Census|Census]]  
:[[West Virginia Bible Records|Bible Records]]
:[[Nebraska Bible Records|Bible Records]]


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<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== '''Deaths from 1853 thru 1916'''  ==
== '''Deaths from 1853 thru 1916'''  ==


In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia. In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. <br>  
In 1863, Nebraska was created from the state of Virginia. In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. <br>  


If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>  
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>  
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]  
| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At Nebraska Division of Culture and History]  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]
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<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== '''Deaths from 1917 thru 1970'''  ==
== '''Deaths from 1917 thru 1970'''  ==


The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.  
The state of Nebraska began recording deaths in January 1917.  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]  
| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At Nebraska Division of Culture and History]  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]
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| ''Can't search the index listed above?''  
| ''Can't search the index listed above?''  
| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Nebraska Department of Health State Office].
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''  
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>  
'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Nebraska Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>  


'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  
'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  
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'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>  
'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Nebraska Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>  


'''''Restrictions for persons born who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  
'''''Restrictions for persons born who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  
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'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Nebraska Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


[[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] [[Category:West_Virginia]]
[[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] [[Category:Nebraska]]
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