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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Maine Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | ''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Maine Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | ||
In 1820, Maine was created from the state of Massachusetts. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1892. | In 1820, Maine was created from the state of Massachusetts. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1892. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the death occur? ''' == | ||
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If your ancestor does not appear in the index, you may need to contact the town clerk office or you may need to search [[Substitute Records For United States | If your ancestor does not appear in the index, you may need to contact the town clerk office or you may need to search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place. | ||
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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 | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ==== | ||
For | For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database. | ||
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*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> | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
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<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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