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 ''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Hawaii 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.
+Hawaii death records exist as early as 1849. Prior to 1896 it was the responsibiliy of the Board of Education to record deaths after which the Board of Health became the custodian of the records.
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 == '''Deaths before 1896'''  ==
-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.
+Until 1896 the Board of Education was the custodian of death records with the teachers acting as registrars. The records are incomplete.
+For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following database:
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+| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Hawaii Deaths Databases - Includes Index Only'''
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+| width="10%" align="left" colspan="2" | ''Try:''
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+| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1674810|1862-1919 - At FamilySearch.org}}
+| width="65%" | '''Free;''' Name index to death and burial records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
+&nbsp;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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