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


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====
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For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database.
 
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''New Hampshire Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only'''
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| ''Try 1st:''
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| {{RecordSearch|1674914|1841-1910 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''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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| ''Next try:''
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Ancestry Databases - Includes Index Only'''
| width="100%" align="center" colspan="3" | '''Try these databases. <br>Indexes and Images of the New Hampshire Card Death Index'''
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| align="left" colspan="2" | ''Choose one of the following:''  
| width="20%" align="left" | '''Database Name'''
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| width="65%" align="left" colspan="2" | '''Link or links to access database'''
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| Ancestry, New Hampshire, Death and Disinterment Records, 1754-1947
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1962 1617-1922 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]  
| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5242 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5242 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
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| width="30%" | Ancestry, New Hampshire, Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949
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| width="35%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2555 Free using Ancestryinstitution at FamilySearch Centers]
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| width="35%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2555 $, Use your own Ancestry subscription]
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| align="left" | FamilySearch, New Hampshire, Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949
| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1962 1617-1922 - use your own Ancestry subscription]
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1680840|Free}}, index to death and burial records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers.
| '''$,''' [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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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| align="left" | FamilySearch, New Hampshire, Death Records, 1654-1947
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
| width="70%" align="left" colspan="2" | {{RecordSearch|1601211|Free}}, index and images of death records. Consists of index cards that give the name of the deceased, date and place of death, and sometimes information such as age, place of birth and names of parents.
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Death Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Death Certificate'''  ====


If your ancestor appeared in the index, there are two 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 and send it to the Family History Center [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator nearest] you. <br>  
*New Hampshire 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.
*New Hampshire 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 certificate.


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