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{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step_1._Find_out_everything_possible_from_living_relatives_and_their_family_records.|1. Contact living relatives.]]''' <br> }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 2. Find ancestors in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.|2. Online census records.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 3: Find birth, marriage, and death certificates for ancestors and their children.|3. Births, marriages, and deaths online.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step_4: Try to find additional details about ancestors in obituaries, cemetery records, and Social Security records online.|4. Obituary, cemetery and Social Security records online]].''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 5: Search military records: World War I and II draft cards.|5. Military records online.]]'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step_6:_Look for church records online.|6. Church records.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 7: Search for online wills and probate packets.|7. Wills and probate.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step_8: If any ancestor was an immigrant, search immigration and naturalization records online.|8. Immigration records.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 9: Search for printed local histories or biography collections online.|9. Printed local histories or biographies.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 10: Contact a local historical or genealogical society.|10. Historical or genealogical societies.]]'''}} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 11: Use other FamilySearch tools.|11. FamilySearch tools.]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''[[Step-by-Step Delaware Research, 1880-Present#Step 12: Study the Research Wiki pages for any county in Delaware.|12. County records.]]'''}} | |||
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*You can search these records online at | *You can search these records online at | ||
{{Block indent|*'''1935-2014''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at Ancestry — index ($)}} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index ($); Picks up where the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) leaves off by providing information filed in the application or claims process}} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''1962-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index}} | |||
*If you find an ancestor in the SSDI index, you can order a copy of their original Social Security application (SS-5). If you can prove the individual has died (by sending an obituary or copy of their cemetery headstone), the application will also give the deceased's parents' names, if listed. | *If you find an ancestor in the SSDI index, you can order a copy of their original Social Security application (SS-5). If you can prove the individual has died (by sending an obituary or copy of their cemetery headstone), the application will also give the deceased's parents' names, if listed. | ||
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*Here are several websites that feature '''online copies of printed county histories:''' Delaware; that will bring up too many hits. Just use the name of the county and "county": for example, "Hyde County" | *Here are several websites that feature '''online copies of printed county histories:''' Delaware; that will bring up too many hits. Just use the name of the county and "county": for example, "Hyde County" | ||
{{Block indent|*[https://books.google.com/ Google Books]. Use keywords "Delaware" and the county name. Hits will list online readable books, lists of libraries that carry the book, and purchasing opportunities. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/ Family History Books]}} | |||
{{Block indent|*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories1.htm County and Town Histories]}} | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://archive.org/index.php Internet Archive]. Use keywords "Delaware" and the county name. }} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/CardCatalog.aspx#ccat=hc=25&dbSort=1&sbo=1& Ancestry.com] ($). In the Card Catalog search box, use Delaware and the name of the county.|2=1}} | |||
===FamilySearch Collected Local Histories=== | ===FamilySearch Collected Local Histories=== | ||
*Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | *Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. | ||
*If you have access to the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] or a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch center]], you can find local histories by: | *If you have access to the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] or a [[FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch center]], you can find local histories by: | ||
{{Block indent|*Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*In the '''"Place" field''', type the name of your county and click "Search". }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A list of subheadings for the county will appear. Local histories containing genealogies and biographies will be found under '''Biography, Genealogy, History, or History - Indexes'''.}} | |||
=== '''Biography Collections''' === | === '''Biography Collections''' === | ||
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*Historical societies have collections that are frequently little known and often overlooked. | *Historical societies have collections that are frequently little known and often overlooked. | ||
{{Block indent|*Many have a '''surname file''', where they have collected genealogies, newspaper clippings, old photographs, etc. }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Many have a sort of '''"pioneer ancestor"''' program, where people can submit pedigrees to prove they are the descendants of an early resident of the area. <br>}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Most keep track of queries about families that once lived in the area from other distant relatives who may actually have more family memorabilia. }} | |||
*Find the society on the internet, and they may list their holdings. Or call them on the phone, find out what they have, and find out what arrangements can be made to search their collection. Frequently, one of their members can be hired to search the collection for you. | *Find the society on the internet, and they may list their holdings. Or call them on the phone, find out what they have, and find out what arrangements can be made to search their collection. Frequently, one of their members can be hired to search the collection for you. | ||
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