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| title = Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008
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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 ===  
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==  
Obituaries may contain:
The following information may be found in these records:
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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 ===
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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 dgs102210404 image4.jpeg|1880 Index
Image:Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries, 1861-2008 dgs102210425 image3.jpeg|1873 Index
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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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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]].
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== 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
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*Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
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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
== Citing This Collection ==  
=== Research Helps ===
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The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Indiana, United States Genealogy|Indiana]].
* [[GuidedResearch:Indiana|Indiana Guided Research]]
* [[Indiana Record Finder]]
* [[Indiana 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]]


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=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2820305 ''Indiana, Harrison County, newspaper clippings collection : obituaries, birth and marriage announcements, 1845-2005'']
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/197640 Indiana State Library, Cemetery locator file]


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*{{RecordSearch|1947977|Indiana Death Index, 1882-1920}}
*{{RecordSearch|3559081|Indiana Deaths and Burials, 1750-1993}}


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=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2793716 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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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.

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

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • 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]

  • 1907 Index

    1907 Index

  • 1880 Index

    1880 Index

  • 1873 Index

    1873 Index

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]

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

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]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • 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 research your family in the state of Indiana.

Other FamilySearch Collections[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Catalog[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Historical Records[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Digital Library[edit | edit source]

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.

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