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== '''Deaths between 1892 and 1922'''<br>  ==
== '''Deaths between 1892 and 1922'''<br>  ==


The state of Maine began recording deaths in 1892. All death certificates from 1892 to 1922 are held at the Maine State Archives.
The state of Maine began recording deaths in 1892. All death certificates from 1892 to 1922 are held at the Maine State Archives.  


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


For death that exist during this time period, try the following databases.  
For births that exist during this time period, try the following database.  


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Maine Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only'''  
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Maine Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only'''
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| ''Try 1st:''  
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1674841|1850-1990 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1674914|1841-1910 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Maine. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the Family History Library and at Family History Centers
| '''Free;''' index to death and burial records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Ancestry Databases - Includes Index Only'''
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| align="left" colspan="2" | ''Choose one of the following:''
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| [http://www.iowahistory.org/archives/holdings/ State Historical Society of Maine]<br>
| '''Free;''' index to death records from 1917-1935, depending on the county (in PDF form).<br>
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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]]
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1962 1617-1922 - 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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| 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]]  
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1960 1617-1922 - use your own Ancestry subscription]
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| '''$,''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1962 To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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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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If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases above, try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]].
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Death Certificate'''  ====


There are three options:  
If your ancestor appeared in the index, there are two options:  


*FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library. <br>  
*FamilySearch.org - If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can [[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche|order]] the microfilm from the Family History Library. <br>  
*State Historical Society of Maine, [http://www.iowahistory.org/archives/public-reference-services/index.html Public Reference Services] - Provides both information to order the certificate and information about local professionals for hire to copy the certificate. <br>  
*Maine State Archives - If there is no GS microfilm number available, or if you cannot gain access to the microfilm, you may [http://www.maine.gov/sos/arc/about/index.html contact] the state archives and order a copy of the death record.
*You may also order the certificate, for a fee, from one of the two locations:
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**[http://www.idph.state.ia.us/apl/vital_records_info.asp Maine Department of Public Health ]
**[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/iowa VitalChek]
<center>[[How to Find Maine Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Maine Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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