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=== Delaware Research Strategies  ===
=== Delaware Research Strategies  ===
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These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Delaware.  
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Delaware.  


*'''Birth information:''' Statewide registration of births began in 1861 but was discontinued in 1863. Registration resumed in 1881 and was generally complied with by 1921. The best substitute record for locating birth information is [[How to Find United States Death Records|death records]]&nbsp;(the majority of death records will list the date of birth of the decedent, and since death certificates are considered a primary resource, they can provide you with the same documentation as a birth certificate). Or, try these other [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]].  
*'''Birth information:''' Statewide registration of births began in 1861 but was discontinued in 1863. Registration resumed in 1881 and was generally complied with by 1921. A helpful substitute record to find birth information is a death record. However, date and place of birth on a death record is considered secondary information, as it was not recorded at the time of the birth event. The birth information should be corroborated with other [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to improve accuracy.
*'''Finding Parents:''' The State of Delaware began recording deaths in 1913. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Delaware death records]]  
*'''Finding Parents:''' The State of Delaware began recording deaths in 1913. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Delaware death records]]  
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]].
*'''Look in all censuses:''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. [[United States Census Online|Search U.S. Censuses]].
=== Delaware Record Finder  ===
=== Delaware Record Finder  ===


This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.  
This brief Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. '''For a more complete Record Finder, covering additional research needs, see [[Delaware Record Finder]].'''


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| style="vertical-align:top; width:20%;"| '''1. What you are looking for:'''  
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| [[How to Find Delaware Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Church Records|Church records]]  
Birth information  
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*[[How to Find Delaware Birth Records|Birth records]]
*[[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death records]]
*[[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]]
*[[Delaware Church Records|Church records]]  
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*[[Delaware Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]
*[[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]<br>(after 1906)
*[[Delaware Bible Records|Bible records]]
*[[Delaware Military Records|Military records]]  
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| Marriage information  
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| [[How to Find Delaware Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Bible Records|Bible records]]  
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| [[Delaware Church Records|Church records]], [[Delaware Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Delaware Military Records|Military records]][[Category:Research Strategies]]
*[[How to Find Delaware Marriage Records|Marriage records]]
*[[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]]
*[[Delaware Bible Records|Bible records]]  
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*[[Delaware Church Records|Church records]]
*[[Delaware Probate Records|Probate records]]
*[[Delaware Military Records|Military records]]
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| Death information  
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| [[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death Records]], [[Delaware Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]]  
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| [[Delaware Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Delaware Church Records|Church Records]], [[Delaware Bible Records|Bible Records]]
*[[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death Records]]
*[[Delaware Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]
*[[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]]  
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*[[Delaware Probate Records|Probate Records]]
*[[Delaware Church Records|Church Records]]
*[[Delaware Bible Records|Bible Records]]
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| Parents  
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| [[How to Find Delaware Birth Records|Birth records]],&nbsp;[[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Census|Census]], [[Delaware Church Records|Church records]]  
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| [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware Genealogy|Genealogy]]
*[[How to Find Delaware Birth Records|Birth records]]
*[[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death records]]
*[[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]]
*[[Delaware Census|Census]]
*[[Delaware Church Records|Church records]]  
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*[[Delaware Biography|Biography]]
*[[Delaware, United States Genealogy|Genealogy]]
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| [[How to Find Delaware Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Probate Records|Probate records]]  
Maiden name  
| [[Delaware Church Records|Church Records]], [[Delaware Military Records|Military Records]] (pension)
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*[[How to Find Delaware Marriage Records|Marriage Records]]
*[[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]]
*[[Delaware Probate Records|Probate records]]  
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*[[Delaware Church Records|Church Records]]
*[[Delaware Military Records|Military Records]]  
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| Immigration date  
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| [[Delaware Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Delaware Census|Census]]  
Immigration date  
| [[United States Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware History|History]]
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*[[Delaware Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]]
*[[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]<br>(after 1906)
*[[Delaware Census|Census]]  
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*[[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]]
*[[Delaware Biography|Biography]]
*[[Delaware History|History]]
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| Naturalization  
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| [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Delaware Census|Census]], [[Delaware Court Records|Court Records]]  
Naturalization  
| [[Delaware Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware Periodicals|Periodicals]]
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*[[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]<br>(after 1906)
*[[Delaware Census|Census]]
*[[Delaware Court Records|Court Records]]  
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*[[Delaware Voting Records|Voting Records]]
*[[Delaware Biography|Biography]]
*[[Delaware Periodicals|Periodicals]]
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| Physical description  
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| [[Delaware Military Records|Military Records]], [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906)  
Physical description  
| [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware History|History]]
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*[[Delaware Military Records|Military Records]]
*[[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]]<br>(after 1906) (after 1906)  
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*[[Delaware Biography|Biography]]
*[[Delaware History|History]]
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=== Further Delaware Research  ===
=== Further Delaware Research  ===
 
*'''Remember, for a more complete Record Finder, covering additional research needs, see [[Delaware Record Finder]].'''
For more research on Delaware, including research at the county level, visit the [[Delaware Genealogy|Delaware]] page on the Research Wiki.  
*For online record collections, go to [[Delaware Online Genealogy Records|'''Delaware Online Genealogy Records.''']]
 
*For more research on Delaware, including research at the county level, visit the [[Delaware, United States Genealogy|'''Delaware''']] page on the Research Wiki.
Search all of the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/location/49?region=United%20States%20of%20America Delaware record collections] at FamilySearch.<br>
*Search all of the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/location/49?region=United%20States%20of%20America Delaware record collections] at FamilySearch.<br>


[[Category:Delaware Research Strategies]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]]
[[Category:Delaware Research Strategies]][[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]]
[[Category:United States Research Strategies]]

Latest revision as of 21:32, 11 January 2024

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Purpose of Research Tips and Strategies Wiki Page

The Florida Research Tips and Strategies page consists of links to specific research strategies for Florida. It also contains general tips and other resources for finding your ancestors in this locality.

Delaware Research Strategies[edit | edit source]

Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Delaware

Delaware Online Genealogy Records
How to find Delaware Birth Records
How to find Delaware Marriage Records
How to find Delaware Death Records

Delaware Research Tips[edit | edit source]

These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Delaware.

  • Birth information: Statewide registration of births began in 1861 but was discontinued in 1863. Registration resumed in 1881 and was generally complied with by 1921. A helpful substitute record to find birth information is a death record. However, date and place of birth on a death record is considered secondary information, as it was not recorded at the time of the birth event. The birth information should be corroborated with other substitute records to improve accuracy.
  • Finding Parents: The State of Delaware began recording deaths in 1913. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Delaware death records
  • Look in all censuses: Always look for your ancestor in every possible census. There are clues regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. Sometimes parents can be found living with their children later in life. Search U.S. Censuses.

Delaware Record Finder[edit | edit source]

This brief Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for the type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. For a more complete Record Finder, covering additional research needs, see Delaware Record Finder.

1. What you are looking for: 2. Try these records first: 3. Other useful records

Birth information

Marriage information
Death information
Parents

Maiden name

Immigration date

Naturalization

Physical description

Further Delaware Research[edit | edit source]

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