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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Connecticut Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Connecticut 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.  
Death records in Connecticut were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting in the early 1600s. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns continue to record deaths.  


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=== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? '''  ===
=== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? '''  ===


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The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records.&nbsp;  
The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records.&nbsp;  


==== Step 1 - Check indexes ====
==== Step 1 - Check indexes ====


Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''  
Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''  
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==== Step 2 - Check original records<br>  ====
==== Step 2 - Check original records<br>  ====


 
==== Step 3 - Check other types of records ====
 
==== Step 3 - Check other types of records ====


You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''  
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| 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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| '''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)]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| Try searching [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]] for death information.
| Try searching [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]] for death information.
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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?'''  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching indexes]]  
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<center>[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Connecticut 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'''  ==
 
The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
 
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
 
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===== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  =====
 
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:
 
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
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| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
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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>
 
'''''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:
 
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
:*The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate
:*Funeral director
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
 
'''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>
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=== '''Deaths after 1897'''  ===
=== '''Deaths after 1897'''  ===


==== State Records<br> ====
==== State Records ====


State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact:  
State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact:  
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*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.
*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.


==== Town Death Records<br>  ====
==== Town Death Records ====


Towns have kept death records from the beginning of each town and continue to keep these records.&nbsp; The towns send copies of the records to the state Department of Public Health (see above). People can also access the records at the town halls.<br>
Towns have kept death records from the beginning of each town and continue to keep these records.&nbsp; The towns send copies of the records to the state Department of Public Health (see above). People can also access the records at the town halls.


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