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*[http://www.deathindexes.com/ Obituaries at DeathIndexes] | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/ Obituaries at DeathIndexes] | ||
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/?keyword=obituary%20index Obituary indexes at Ancestry] | *[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/catalog/?keyword=obituary%20index Obituary indexes at Ancestry] | ||
*[https://iaamcfh.omeka.net/s/IAAM_CFH/page/african-american-funeral-programs-obituaries African American Funeral Programs & Obituaries] at International African American Museum - images, available for several states | |||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
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Obituary files may be kept in local public libraries and by newspaper publishers. Some obituaries have also been published and indexed in genealogical periodicals that are available in the FamilySearch Library. These are referenced in the "Places" section of the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI), which is described in [[United States Periodicals|United States Periodicals]]. | Obituary files may be kept in local public libraries and by newspaper publishers. Some obituaries have also been published and indexed in genealogical periodicals that are available in the FamilySearch Library. These are referenced in the "Places" section of the PERiodical Source Index (PERSI), which is described in [[United States Periodicals|United States Periodicals]]. | ||
The PERiodical Source Index (PERSI) can be searched online at the [https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ Genealogy Center] of the Allen County Public Library. | |||
Use obituaries to: | Use obituaries to: | ||
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To find newspapers and obituary indexes in your ancestor's area, the following sources are helpful: | To find newspapers and obituary indexes in your ancestor's area, the following sources are helpful: | ||
*''Obituaries: A Guide to Sources'' | *''Obituaries: A Guide to Sources,'' 2nd ed., by Betty M. Jarboe. Boston, Massachusetts, published by G. K. Hall, 1989. {{FSC|387000|item|disp=FS Library book 973 V43j 1989}}. '''''Online at''''' {{FSDL|134561}}. This book lists over 3,500 sources of obituary indexes and abstracts, arranged by state, then author or title. Includes an appendix that describes obituary indexes at major libraries in 18 states. | ||
*'' | *''Newspapers in Microform: United States, 1948-1983,'' Library of Congress, 1984. {{FSC|247997|item|disp=FS Catalog film 011.35 N479s}};''''' V1 Online at''''' {{FSDL|533795}}; ''''' V2 Online at''''' {{FSDL|536984}}. Arranged by state, then town. It lists newspaper title, years of operation, parent and spin-off papers, and places where microforms are available. | ||
*Gale Director of Publications and Broadcast Media, annual, 4 volumes, Gale Research. | *Gale Director of Publications and Broadcast Media, annual, 4 volumes, Gale Research. {{FSC|1185460|item|disp= FS Catalogy Book 970 B34a.}} Arranged by state, then town. It lists addresses and telephone numbers of current newspapers and publishers. | ||
==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
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*Look for newspapers at the newspaper office or a library in your ancestor's town. The FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch centers have indexes to obituaries and newspaper collecitons, but few actual records. | *Look for newspapers at the newspaper office or a library in your ancestor's town. The FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch centers have indexes to obituaries and newspaper collecitons, but few actual records. | ||
*Most newspaper publishers will not search their files for you, but some will photocopy an article if you can provide a specific date and event. | *Most newspaper publishers will not search their files for you, but some will photocopy an article if you can provide a specific date and event. | ||
* | *Several newspapers can be found '''''online at''''' [https://www.newspapers.com/ Newspapers], [https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ ChroniclingAmerica], [https://newspaperarchive.com/ NewspaperArchive], and [https://news.google.com/newspapers Google News]. Others can also be found in search engines using terms such as "state (insert your state's name) Digital Newspaper Archive." | ||
*More information about newspapers can be found on the Research Wiki at [[United States Newspapers]]. | *More information about newspapers can be found on the Research Wiki at [[United States Newspapers]]. | ||