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''[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to Find United States Deaths]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Connecticut Deaths'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | |||
Death records in Connecticut were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting | Death records in Connecticut were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting in the early 1600s. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns continue to record deaths. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? ''' == | === '''Next Step: When did the death occur? ''' === | ||
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:<span style="font-size:120%">''' | :<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</span><br> | ||
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:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records#Deaths_before_1897|Deaths before 1897]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records#Deaths_before_1897|Deaths before 1897]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records# | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Connecticut Death Records#Deaths_after_1970|Deaths from 1897 to the present]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Death Information|I don't know when the death is]]'''</span> | ||
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== '''Deaths before 1897''' | === '''Deaths before 1897''' === | ||
The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records. | |||
==== Step 1 - Check indexes ==== | |||
Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | |||
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hubbard/morestuff.html Barbour Collection] by Jane Devlin, hosted by Rootsweb - Free (see also the Wiki article [[Barbour Collection|Barbour Collection]])<br> | |||
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Connecticut Connecticut Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]- Free | |||
*[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> | |||
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/connecticut/index.html Online Connecticut Death Indexes and Records] - Free<br> | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/connecticut/index.html Online Connecticut Death Indexes and Records] - Free<br> | ||
Two film indexes are: | Two film indexes are: | ||
*'''Bowman Collection.''' This is a card index to Connecticut | *'''Bowman Collection.''' This is a card index to Connecticut vital records in Massachusetts, 1800 to 1900. {{FHL|19994|item|disp=FHL films 002884-885}}. | ||
'''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 Family History Library. {{FHL|38508|title-id|disp=FHL film 002886}}. It indexes the names found in the ''Connecticut Historical Society Bulletin''. {{FHL|851191|title-id|disp=FHL book 974.6 H25c}}. | |||
==== Step 2 - Check original records<br> ==== | |||
=== Step 3 - Check other types of records === | ==== Step 3 - Check other types of records ==== | ||
You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place. | You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place. | ||
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== '''Deaths from 1897 to the Present''' == | === '''Deaths from 1897 to the Present''' === | ||
=== State Records === | ==== State Records ==== | ||
State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact: | State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact: | ||
[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 | [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 | ||
Mailing Address:<br>CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records | Telephone: 860-509-7700<br>Mailing Address:<br>CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records 410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308 | ||
Their [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130 | Their [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130 Web site] gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Web sites for information in ordering town vital records. | ||
To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write | To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write:<br> | ||
*CDC.gov, [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/connecticut.htm Where to Write for Vital Records, Connecticut] has information for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.<br> | *CDC.gov, [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/connecticut.htm Where to Write for Vital Records, Connecticut] has information for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.<br> | ||
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*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions. | *[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions. | ||
=== Town Death Records === | ==== 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. | |||
== 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 | :*[[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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Revision as of 11:45, 22 May 2013
How to Find United States Deaths 
Connecticut Deaths
Death records in Connecticut were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting in the early 1600s. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns continue to record deaths.
Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Deaths before 1897[edit | edit source]
The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records.
Step 1 - Check indexes[edit | edit source]
Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to confirm the information in the index.
- Barbour Collection by Jane Devlin, hosted by Rootsweb - Free (see also the Wiki article Barbour Collection)
- Connecticut Databases listed on Rootsweb.com- Free
- Connecticut Collections on FamilySearch.org - Free. This is a growing database.
- Online Connecticut Death Indexes and Records - Free
Two film indexes are:
- Bowman Collection. This is a card index to Connecticut vital records in Massachusetts, 1800 to 1900. FHL films 002884-885.
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 Family History Library. FHL film 002886. It indexes the names found in the Connecticut Historical Society Bulletin. FHL book 974.6 H25c.
Step 2 - Check original records
[edit | edit source]
Step 3 - Check other types of records[edit | edit source]
You can also search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.
| Records that give death information: | ||
Deaths from 1897 to the Present[edit | edit source]
State Records[edit | edit source]
State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact:
Department of Public Health
Vital Records Section
410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor
Hartford, CT 06134
Telephone: 860-509-7700
Mailing Address:
CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records 410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Their Web site gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Web sites for information in ordering town vital records.
To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write:
- CDC.gov, Where to Write for Vital Records, Connecticut has information for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.
- 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[edit | edit source]
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.