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Death records in Connecticut were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting as early as the 1600s. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns continue to record deaths.  
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.  


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== '''Deaths before 1897'''  ==
== '''Deaths before 1853'''  ==


The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records, and they continue to keep the records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records.
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.  


=== Step 1 - Check indexes  ===
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:[[Connecticut Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]
:[[Connecticut Newspapers|Newspapers]]
:[[Connecticut Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]
:[[Connecticut Taxation|Tax Records]]


Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index, consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index.<br>
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:[[Connecticut Church Records|Church Records]]
:[[Connecticut Census|Census]]
:[[Connecticut Bible Records|Bible Records]]


*[http://dunhamwilcox.net/0_ct-index.htm Barbour Collection] by Jane Devlin, hosted by Rootsweb - Free (see also the Wiki article [[Barbour Collection|Barbour Collection]])<br>
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<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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*[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=31 Connecticut Collections] on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] - Free. This is a growing database.<br>
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*[http://www.deathindexes.com/connecticut/index.html Online Connecticut Death Indexes and Records] - Free<br>
== '''Deaths from 1853 thru 1916'''  ==


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/cardcatalog.aspx#ccat=hc=25&dbSort=1&sbo=1&filter=1*2%7C1*9%7C0*34%7C0*125& Connecticut Collections] on [https://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] - ($) [http://search.ancestry.com/search/cardcatalog.aspx#ccat=hc=25&dbSort=1&sbo=1&filter=1*2%7C1*9%7C0*34%7C0*125& Free at FamilySearch centers.]
In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia. In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete. <br>


*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170703223928/http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html Connecticut Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.com/ Rootsweb]- Free. Arranged by town. Several cemetery lists, but only a few death lists are currently in the database.
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>


*{{RecordSearch|2448941|Connecticut, Deaths, 1640-1955}}, index.
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  


*[https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/1704/connecticut-marriages-and-deaths-1790-1833 Connecticut Deaths, 1790-1833] at AmericanAncestors ($).
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| width="25%" | ''Can't search the index listed above?''
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching indexes]]
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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<center>[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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Two film indexes are:
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*'''Bowman Collection.''' This is a card index to Connecticut birth, marriage, and death notices in Massachusetts newspapers, 1800 to 1900. {{FSC|19994|item|disp=FS Library films 002884-885}}. <br>
== '''Deaths from 1917 thru 1970''' ==


*'''Index to the Connecticut Historical Society Bulletin, Vols 1-8.'''This is an index at the Connecticut State Library and is on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. {{FSC|38508|title-id|disp=FS Library film 002886}}. It indexes the names found in the ''Connecticut Historical Society Bulletin''. {{FSC|851191|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 974.6 H25c}}.
The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.  


=== Step 2 - Check original records ===
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ====


In Connecticut, the following types of records often have death information:<br>
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.


*Land records<br>  
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| '''Free;''' dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_dcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| ''Can't search the index listed above?''
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Most of the land and town records have been filmed and are available through the FamilySearch site at FamilySearch centers, the Connecticut State Library, and the FamilySearch Library. <br>
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


To find the film numbers: <br>
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:  


#Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] <br>
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#On the list of record types for the town, click '''Land and Property''', '''Vital Records''', or '''Town Records '''for a list of the available records. <br>
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#Click titles with the town clerk as the author . Though the original records were usually made by town clerk, sometimes the records were made by a court or the registrar of vital statistics.
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/wv.html#County From County of Death]
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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=== Step 3 - Check other types of records  ===
'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>


You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:


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:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
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:*The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
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:*Funeral director
:[[Connecticut Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
:[[Connecticut Newspapers|Newspapers]]
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
:[[Connecticut Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]
:[[Connecticut Taxation|Tax Records]]
 
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:[[Connecticut Church Records|Church Records]]
:[[Connecticut Census|Census]]
:[[Connecticut Bible Records|Bible Records]]


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'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''
<center>[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== '''Deaths from 1897 to the Present'''  ==
== '''Deaths after 1970'''  ==


=== Social Security Death Index  ===
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:  
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}}
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], incomplete ($).


=== State Records  ===
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp From WV Dept. of Health State office]
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
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State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact:
'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>


[http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130 Department of Public Health]<br>Vital Records Section<br>410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor<br>Hartford, CT 06134 <br>Telephone: 860-509-7700<br>
'''''Restrictions for persons born who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:  


Mailing Address:<br>CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records <br>410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS <br>P.O. Box 340308 <br>Hartford, CT 06134-0308 <br>
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate
:*The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
:*The sibling of the person on the certificate
:*Funeral director
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.


Their [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130 Website] gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Websites for information in ordering town vital records.  
'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write, see:<br>
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*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.
 
=== Town Death Records  ===
 
Towns have kept death records from the beginning of each town and continue to keep these records.  The towns send copies of the records to the state Department of Public Health (see above). People can also access the records at the town halls.
 
See the [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388128 Town Vital Records Directory] for the address, phone number, and link for each town clerk.


== Related Wiki Articles  ==
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Connecticut Deaths

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.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Deaths before 1853[edit | edit source]

Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

  Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Tax Records
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths from 1853 thru 1916[edit | edit source]

In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia. In 1853, Virginia law required counties to record deaths, although records are incomplete.

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in other records.

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

West Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History Free; dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; list of county coverage (right side of the screen)
Try 2nd:
1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; list of county coverage (right side of the screen); click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
Next try:
Includes Index Only

Choose one of the following:

1853-1973 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Can't search the index listed above? Try searching other records for death information.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths from 1917 thru 1970[edit | edit source]

The state of West Virginia began recording deaths in January 1917.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

West Virginia Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
1853-1970 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History Free; dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; list of county coverage (right side of the screen)
Try 2nd:
1853-1970 - At FamilySearch.org Free; dates vary by county and some only go to 1962; list of county coverage (right side of the screen); click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
Next try:
Includes Index Only

Choose one of the following:

1853-1973 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

1853-1973 - use your Ancestry subscription $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
Can't search the index listed above? Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the West Virginia Department of Health State Office.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

To Order Death Certificates
From County of Death From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county

If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).

Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • Funeral director
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths after 1970[edit | edit source]

With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

To Order Death Certificates
From County of Death From WV Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state County websites can be more difficult to use Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee May be more expensive than ordering from the county

If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).

Restrictions for persons born who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child or grandchild of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • Funeral director
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another death year


Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.

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