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{{Block indent|1=<span style="font-size:120%">'''Death Records'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span>|2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_1654_thru_1694|1654 thru 1694]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_1695_thru_1864|1695 thru 1864]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_1865_thru_1897|1865 thru 1897]]''' </span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_1875_thru_1972.2C_Baltimore_City|1875 thru 1972 - Baltimore City]]''' </span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_1898_thru_1951|1898 thru 1951]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_1952_thru_2001|1952 thru 2001]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Deaths_from_2002_thru_present|2002 thru present]]'''</span> |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|Death year unknown]]'''</span>|2=1}} | |||
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Deaths were to be recorded by the clerk of the county court. Only the following county records exist: | Deaths were to be recorded by the clerk of the county court. Only the following county records exist: | ||
{{Block indent|*Charles County Court 1654-1706 |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Somerset County Court 1649-1720 |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Talbot County Court 1657-1691|2}} | |||
<br> <br> Copies of exisiting death records are available from the [https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death Maryland State Archives]. | <br> <br> Copies of exisiting death records are available from the [https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death Maryland State Archives]. | ||
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<br> Some records may also be available at your local FamilySearch Center. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. | <br> Some records may also be available at your local FamilySearch Center. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. | ||
{{Block indent|*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by county, then vital records. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Select the topic Vital Records. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Some microfilms may be available to view at a local Family Search Center.|2}} | |||
<center>[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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{{Block indent|[[Maryland Vital Records#State_Records_of_Death_and_Deaths|Death Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Maryland Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Maryland Newspapers|Newspapers]]}} | |||
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{{Block indent|[[Maryland Church Records|Church Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Maryland Census|Census]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|[[Maryland Military Records|Military Records]]}} | |||
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== Deaths from 1865 thru 1897 == | == Deaths from 1865 thru 1897 == | ||
{{Block indent|*1865 - Maryland law required county circuit courts to record deaths. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Low compliance with the law. }} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*[https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death-testing#ccc List of counties which kept some records during this time period]. |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for death information in [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Maryland_Church_Records church records].}} | |||
<br> Copies of death records may be available from the [https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death Maryland State Archives]. | <br> Copies of death records may be available from the [https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death Maryland State Archives]. | ||
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<br> <br> Some records may also be available at your local FamilySearch Center. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. | <br> <br> Some records may also be available at your local FamilySearch Center. Use the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see what is available. | ||
{{Block indent|*Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by Maryland and the county name. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Select the topic Vital Records. |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Some microfilms may be available to view at a local Family Search Center.|2}} | |||
<center>[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | <center>[[How to Find Maryland Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center> | ||
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== Deaths from 1875 thru 1972, Baltimore City == | == Deaths from 1875 thru 1972, Baltimore City == | ||
{{Block indent|*Deaths maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for death information in [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Maryland_Church_Records church records]. }} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*If you do not find your ancestor's death you may request a search at the [https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death-testing#balto Maryland State Archives] in Step 2.|2=1}} | |||
==== STEP ONE: Find Death Information ==== | ==== STEP ONE: Find Death Information ==== | ||
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== Deaths from 1898 thru 1951 == | == Deaths from 1898 thru 1951 == | ||
{{Block indent|*Deaths maybe found in the following database. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for death information in [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Maryland_Church_Records church records]. }} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*If you do not find your ancestor's death or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then see below how to order from the [https://guide.msa.maryland.gov/pages/viewer.aspx?page=death Maryland State Archives].|2=1}} | |||
==== Find Death Information and View Images ==== | ==== Find Death Information and View Images ==== | ||
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'''''Restrictions for deaths within the last 20 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those born within the last 20 years from the government agency, you must be: | '''''Restrictions for deaths within the last 20 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those born within the last 20 years from the government agency, you must be: | ||
{{Block indent|*The person on the certificate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*The parents of the person on the certificate.<br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Surviving spouse. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Someone with documented legal custody of the person on the certificate. }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 20 years have passed from the date of the death.|2}} | |||
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]]. | ||
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=== Related Wiki Articles === | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Death_Records|Learn more about U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] }} | |||
{{Maryland|Maryland}}[[Category:Maryland_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | {{Maryland|Maryland}}[[Category:Maryland_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]] | ||
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