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*'''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 === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for they type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research. | |||
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| '''1. What you are looking for:''' | |||
| '''2. Try these records first:''' | |||
| '''3. Other useful records''' | |||
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| Birth information | |||
| [[How to Find Delaware Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death records]], [[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Delaware Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Delaware Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Delaware Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Delaware Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Delaware Church Records|Church records]], [[Delaware Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Delaware Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Delaware Death Records|Death Records]], [[Delaware Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Delaware Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Delaware Church Records|Church Records]], [[Delaware Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[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]] | |||
| [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Delaware Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Delaware Church Records|Church Records]], [[Delaware Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Delaware Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Delaware Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Delaware Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Delaware Census|Census]], [[Delaware Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Delaware Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Delaware Military Records|Military Records]], [[Delaware Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Delaware Biography|Biography]], [[Delaware History|History]] | |||
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To look for more Delaware records, go here | |||
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Revision as of 16:38, 23 January 2015
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. The best substitute record for locating birth information is death records (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.
- 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 Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for they type of information you are looking for. It is most helpful for post-1850 research.
| 1. What you are looking for: | 2. Try these records first: | 3. Other useful records |
| Birth information | Birth records, Death records, Obituaries, Church records | Cemeteries, Naturalization and Citizenship, Bible records, Military records (pension) |
| Marriage information | Marriage records, Obituaries, Bible records | Church records, Probate records, Military records |
| Death information | Death Records, Cemeteries, Obituaries | Probate Records, Church Records, Bible Records |
| Parents | Birth recordsDeath records, Obituaries, Census, Church records | Biography, Genealogy |
| Maiden name | Marriage Records, Obituaries, Probate records | Church Records, Military Records (pension) |
| Immigration date | Emigration and Immigration, Naturalization and Citizenship, Census | Obituaries, Biography, History |
| Naturalization | Naturalization and Citizenship, Census, Court Records | Voting Registers, Biography, Periodicals |
| Physical description | Military Records, Naturalization and Citizenship (after 1906) | Biography, History |
To look for more Delaware records, go here