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| title = Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008
| title = Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008
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| location =  Corydon (Harrison)
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| record_type = Obituaries
| record_type = Ocituaries
| start_year = 1861
| start_year = 1861
| end_year = 2008
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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection is a set of index cards to obituaries found in the ''Corydon Democrat'', published in Harrison County, Indiana, for the years 1861 to 2008. The digital images of the original collection are held by Keith E. Curtis of Baker City, Oregon.
This collection is a set of index cards to obituaries found in the ''Corydon Democrat'', published in Harrison County, Indiana, for the years 1861 to 2008. The digital images of the original collection are held by Keith E. Curtis of Baker City, Oregon.


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===  
=== To Browse This Collection ===  
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|title = Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
The following information may be found in these records:
Obituaries may contain:
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*The name of the deceased
*The name of the deceased
*The date of death
*The date of death
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*Names of relatives
*Names of relatives
*Place of burial
*Place of burial
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== Collection Content ==  
== Collection Content ==  
=== Sample Images ===
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210420 image8.jpeg|1907 Index
Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210420 image8.jpeg
Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210404 image4.jpeg|1880 Index
Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210404 image4.jpeg
Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210425 image3.jpeg|1873 Index
Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210425 image3.jpeg
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
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*The approximate date of death
*The approximate date of death
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
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=== View the Images ===
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2844322|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Search for the death record or certificate
*Search for the death record or certificate
*Search for a cemetery record
*Search for a cemetery record
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*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.html nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Indiana, United States Genealogy|Indiana]].
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Indiana, United States Genealogy|Indiana]].
* [[GuidedResearch:Indiana|Indiana Guided Research]]
* [[GuidedResearch:Indiana|Indiana Guided Research]]
* [[Indiana Record Finder]]
* [[Indiana Record Finder]]
* [[Indiana Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Indiana Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Indiana Research, 1850-1900|1850-1900]] {{!}} [[Step-by-Step Indiana Research, 1900 to the Present|1900-Present]]
* Step-by-Step Research: [[Step-by-Step Indiana Research, 1850-1900|1850-1900]] &#124; [[Step-by-Step Indiana Research, 1900 to the Present|1900-Present]]


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Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


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*{{FSC|2793716|item|disp=F. A. Bulleit. ''Illustrated atlas and history of Harrison county, Indiana : containing maps of villages, cities and townships of the county, maps of state, United States and world ; county statistics, biographies and history of the county ; portraits of public and leading citizens.'' Corydon, Indiana : F.A. Bulleit, 1906.}}
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== Citing This Collection ==
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Corydon, Harrison, Indiana,
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Collection years 1861-2008
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection is a set of index cards to obituaries found in the Corydon Democrat, published in Harrison County, Indiana, for the years 1861 to 2008. The digital images of the original collection are held by Keith E. Curtis of Baker City, Oregon.


To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You will be able to browse through images in this collection when it is published.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

Obituaries may contain:

  • The name of the deceased
  • The date of death
  • Place of death
  • The date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Names of relatives
  • Place of burial

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210420 image8.jpeg
  • Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210404 image4.jpeg
  • Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210425 image3.jpeg

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the deceased individual
  • The approximate date of death

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.


View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

  1. Select the Surname Range to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Search for the death record or certificate
  • Search for a cemetery record
  • With the names of relatives found in the obituary, search for the family in census records
  • Look for a probate record for the deceased person
  • Search for other vital records, such as birth and marriage on the state and county level

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • Search for records in nearby towns
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Indiana.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

Collection Citation:
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