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The collection consists of an index and images of obituaries collected by the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia which is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Society continues to collect obituaries and the index and images for these records will be added as they become available. This collection covers the years 1899 to 2012.  
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== What is in This Collection? ==
The collection consists of an index and images of obituaries collected by the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia which is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Society continues to collect obituaries and the index and images for these records will be added as they become available. This collection covers the years 1899 to 2012.


Information found in this collection may include:
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
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*Name of deceased  
*Name of deceased  
*Birth date and place  
*Birth date and place  
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*Name of newspaper  
*Name of newspaper  
*Date of obituary publication
*Date of obituary publication
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== Collection Content  ==
=== Sample Images ===
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Image:United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (13-1156) Sample Obituary DGS 100415095_74.jpg|2009 Sample Obituary
Image:United States,Obituaries,American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, DGS103159952 image12.jpeg|2003 Sample Obituary
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== How to Use the Record  ==
=== Digital Folder Number List ===
 
{{DFNL_List | page = [[United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Digital Folder Number List]] }}
To begin your search you will need to know your ancestor’s name and other identifying information such as:  
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of the person
*The name of a spouse or other relatives
*Death date
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link | CID=CID2367299 }}
=== View the Images ===
{{DFNL View | page = [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States,_Obituaries,_American_Historical_Society_of_Germans_from_Russia_Digital_Folder_Number_List Digital Folder Number List] | CID = 2367299 }}
=== 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]].
== What Do I Do Next? ==
Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record, if you can, to verify the information and to find additional information.
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*If available, check the image for additional information
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
*[[United States Church Records| Church Records]] were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
*Try searching by surname only
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the [[United States Genealogy|United States]].
* [[GuidedResearch:United States]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]


*The approximate death date
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
*The person’s last known residence
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.


=== Search the Collection  ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092238 United States, obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1899-2012]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/11428 Journal of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia]


To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===


*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life.
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned.


For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
== Citing This Collection ==
 
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.
=== Using the Information  ===
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Once you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person.
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Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:
[[Category:Collections with a Digital Browse]]
 
*Use the birth date or year to search for birth records.
*Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records.
*Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records.
 
=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
 
*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral and cemetery records, which often include the names and residences of other family members.
*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual.
*Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives of the deceased who may have been buried in the same cemetery or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify.
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
 
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor?  ===
 
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.
*Search the indexes and records of nearby cemeteries.
 
== Related Websites  ==
 
*[http://store.ahsgr.org/ American Historical Society of Germans from Russia]
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/ Online Searchable Death Indexes]
*[http://www.archives.com/GA.aspx?_act=Obituaries&klp=5obit&cam=1300&KW2=Online&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&msid=cs6zat9cw_dc%7Cpcrid%7C23786043909%7Cpkw%7C%7Cpmt%7C&gclid=CMr74IHu-LkCFWuCQgodTRIAvg Archives]
 
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
 
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== How You Can Contribute  ==
 
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==Citations for This Collection==
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image. <br>
 
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What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of an index and images of obituaries collected by the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia which is located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Society continues to collect obituaries and the index and images for these records will be added as they become available. This collection covers the years 1899 to 2012.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of deceased
  • Birth date and place
  • Death date and place
  • Names of parents
  • Name of spouse
  • Names of children
  • Name of cemetery
  • Name of newspaper
  • Date of obituary publication

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 2009 Sample Obituary

    2009 Sample Obituary

  • 2003 Sample Obituary

    2003 Sample Obituary

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at United States, Obituaries, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Digital Folder Number List.

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person
  • The name of a spouse or other relatives
  • Death date

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

To view images in this collection:
  1. Look at the Digital Folder Number List article to determine the folder/film number for the images you want to see
  2. Go to the Browse Page
  3. Select the Film number to view the images

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record, if you can, to verify the information and to find additional information.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
  • Church Records were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the United States.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection

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:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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