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| == '''Deaths 1856-1892''' == | | == '''Deaths 1856-1892''' == |
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| The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.
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| ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ====
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| For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
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| | align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''
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| | width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]
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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 database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]
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| | {{RecordSearch|1417434|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}
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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 database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Ancestry Database: Includes Index Only'''
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| | align="left" colspan="2" | ''Choose one of the following:''
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| | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
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| | '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2568 1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription]
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| | '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| | Go to Step Two Part B listed below. You may be able to order the death record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
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| | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
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| | [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| | align="left" colspan="2" | '''No death record for your ancestor?'''
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| | [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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| ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate''' ====
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| '''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''
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| 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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| | County websites can be more difficult to use
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| | Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
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| | May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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| See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records
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| If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].
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| '''PART B: You don't know the exact date of death'''
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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>
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| See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records
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| <br> If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].
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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>
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| == '''Deaths 1893-1905''' == | | == '''Deaths 1893-1905''' == |