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 == '''Deaths before 1911'''  ==
-Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. Some cities began recording deaths earlier, such as Atlanta (beginning in 1896), Macon (beginning in 1882), and Savannah (beginning in 1803). For further information on cities, see [[Georgia Vital Records#Death_Records|Georgia Death Records]]. In most cases, you must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
+Before 1911, no deaths were recorded by the state, but a few were recorded by parishes, such as Orleans Parish (begin in 1804). For further information on parishes, see [[Louisiana Vital Records#Death_Records|Louisiana Death Records]]. In most cases, you must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
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+Death records from 1900 to 1954 (including an index) are available on microfilm through the Family History Library: {{FHL|1143131|item|disp=FHL film 1575614 (1st of 661 films)}}.
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