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*'''Finding Parents:''' Massachusetts towns have been recording deaths since the 1600s. Statewide registration began in 1841. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Massachusetts death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' Massachusetts towns have been recording deaths since the 1600s. Statewide registration began in 1841. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search Massachusetts 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]]. | ||
=== Massachusetts Record Finder === | |||
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for they type D | |||
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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 Massachusetts Birth Records|Birth records]], [[How to Find Massachusetts Death Records|Death records]], [[Massachusetts Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Massachusetts Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Massachusetts Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Massachusetts Bible Records|Bible records]], [[Massachusetts Military Records|Military records]] (pension) | |||
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| Marriage information | |||
| [[How to Find Massachusetts Marriage Records|Marriage records]], [[Massachusetts Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Massachusetts Bible Records|Bible records]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Church Records|Church records]], [[Massachusetts Probate Records|Probate records]], [[Massachusetts Military Records|Military records]] | |||
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| Death information | |||
| [[How to Find Massachusetts Death Records|Death Records]], [[Massachusetts Cemeteries|Cemeteries]], [[Massachusetts Obituaries|Obituaries]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Probate Records|Probate Records]], [[Massachusetts Church Records|Church Records]], [[Massachusetts Bible Records|Bible Records]] | |||
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| Parents | |||
| [[How to Find Massachusetts Birth Records|Birth records]][[How to Find Massachusetts Death Records|Death records]], [[Massachusetts Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Massachusetts Census|Census]], [[Massachusetts Church Records|Church records]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Biography|Biography]], [[Massachusetts Genealogy|Genealogy]] | |||
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| Maiden name | |||
| [[How to Find Massachusetts Marriage Records|Marriage Records]], [[Massachusetts Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Massachusetts Probate Records|Probate records]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Church Records|Church Records]], [[Massachusetts Military Records|Military Records]] (pension) | |||
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| Immigration date | |||
| [[Massachusetts Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]], [[Massachusetts Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Massachusetts Census|Census]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Obituaries|Obituaries]], [[Massachusetts Biography|Biography]], [[Massachusetts History|History]] | |||
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| Naturalization | |||
| [[Massachusetts Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]], [[Massachusetts Census|Census]], [[Massachusetts Court Records|Court Records]] | |||
| [[Massachusetts Voting Registers|Voting Registers]], [[Massachusetts Biography|Biography]], [[Massachusetts Periodicals|Periodicals]] | |||
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| Physical description | |||
| [[Massachusetts Military Records|Military Records]], [[Massachusetts Naturalization and Citizenship|Naturalization and Citizenship]] (after 1906) | |||
| [[Massachusetts Biography|Biography]], [[Massachusetts History|History]] | |||
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Revision as of 17:02, 23 January 2015
Massachusetts Research Strategies[edit | edit source]
Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Online Genealogy Records
- How to find Massachusetts Birth Records
- How to find Massachusetts Marriage Records
- How to find Massachusetts Death Records
Massachusetts Research Tips[edit | edit source]
These tips will help you as you research your ancestors in Massachusetts.
- Birth information: Towns have been recording births in Massachusetts since the 1600s. Statewide registration began in 1841. 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: Massachusetts towns have been recording deaths since the 1600s. Statewide registration began in 1841. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. Search Massachusetts 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.
Massachusetts Record Finder[edit | edit source]
This Record Finder is designed to help you determine the best record to search for they type D
| 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 Massachusetts records, go here