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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]] '''Utah 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.  
The earliest Utah statewide deaths began in 1897, with Salt Lake City recording deaths as early as 1848. Statewide registration didn't begin until 1905, and was generally complied with by 1919. The counties have copies of these records.  


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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_before_1853|Before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Utah Death Records#Deaths_before_1897|Before 1897]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_1853_thru_1916|1853 thru 1916]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Utah Death Records#Deaths_from_1898_thru_1960|1898 thru 1960]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_from_1917_thru_1970|1917 thru 1970]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Utah Death Records#Deaths_after_1961_to_the_present|After 1961 to the present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Deaths_after_1970|After 1970 to the present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|Death year unknown]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|Death year unknown]]'''</span>


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== '''Deaths before 1853''' ==
== '''Deaths before 1897''' ==


West Virginia did not exist at this time and was known as the state of Virginia.'''Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
West Virginia did not exist at this time and was known as the state of Virginia.&nbsp;'''Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state'''. 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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:[[West Virginia Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[Utah Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]  
:[[West Virginia Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[Utah Newspapers|Newspapers]]  
:[[West Virginia Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
:[[Utah Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
:[[West Virginia Taxation|Tax Records]]
:[[Utah Taxation|Tax Records]]


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:[[West Virginia Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Utah Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[West Virginia Census|Census]]  
:[[Utah Census|Census]]  
:[[West Virginia Bible Records|Bible Records]]
:[[United States 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 Utah Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== '''Deaths from 1853 thru 1916''' ==
== '''Deaths from 1898 thru 1960''' ==


:*1853 - Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete  
:*1853 - Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete  
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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 West Virginia 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 database county coverage (right side of the screen)on WV website]
| 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 UT website]
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| {{RecordSearch|1417434|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1417434|1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''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
| '''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 UT website]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
| [[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 from 1917 thru 1970'''  ==


The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.
<center>[[How to Find Utah Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====


For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.
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| width="10%" 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]
| 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}}
| '''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" | If you can't find the death record in the above databases, try the following:
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Deaths Databases - Index Only'''
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| align="left" colspan="3" | ''Ancestry Database - 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]
| '''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]
| '''$,''' [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="3" | ''Social Security Death Index (SSDI)''
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| width="25%" | [http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ssdi/ 1937 to present at Genealogy Bank]
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most current version; few records before 1962; gives place where the last benefit was sent
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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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'''  ====
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''
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://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]
| 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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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| 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
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]].
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of death'''
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>
See [[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Death_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering death records
<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]].
<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 1970''' ==
== '''Deaths after 1961 to the present''' ==


'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
'''PART A: You know the exact date of death '''  
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From UT Dept. of Health State office]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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| [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Order a 3 year search from WV Dept. of Health Office]  
| [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp Order a 3 year search from UT Dept. of Health Office]  
| '''($);''' Click on the death certificates tab to order a death certificate
| '''($);''' Click on the death certificates tab to order a death certificate
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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 Utah Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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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]].  
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]].  
<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 Utah Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur|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]]


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