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| FS_URL_01 = [[Ohio, United States Genealogy]] | | FS_URL_01 = [[Ohio, United States Genealogy]] | ||
| FS_URL_02 = [[Summit County, Ohio Genealogy]] | | FS_URL_02 = [[Summit County, Ohio Genealogy]] | ||
| FS_URL_03 = [[Ohio Cemeteries]] | | FS_URL_03 = [[Ohio Cemeteries]] | ||
| FS_URL_04 = [[Ohio Vital Records]] | | FS_URL_04 = [[Ohio Vital Records]] | ||
| FS_URL_05 = | | FS_URL_05 = | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
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Image:Ohio, Summit County, Coroner's Inquests, Hospital and Cemetery Records DGS 5065685 3 Burial Permit.jpg|Burial Permit | Image:Ohio, Summit County, Coroner's Inquests, Hospital and Cemetery Records DGS 5065685 3 Burial Permit.jpg|Burial Permit | ||
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== What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The following information is generally found in these records: | The following information is generally found in these records: | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | ||
*The place where the death occurred | *The place where the death occurred | ||
*The name of the person at the time of death | *The name of the person at the time of death | ||
*The approximate death date | *The approximate death date | ||
'''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1985540/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Record Category" <br>⇒Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range" category which takes you to the images.<br> | |||
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Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
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*Use the residence and names of the parents (if the deceased is a child) to locate church and land records. | *Use the residence and names of the parents (if the deceased is a child) to locate church and land records. | ||
*Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family. | *Use the parents' birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family. | ||
*Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment records or military records. | *Occupations listed can lead you to other types of records such as employment records or military records. | ||
*The name of the officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. | *The name of the officiator is a clue to their religion or area of residence in the county. | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
== What If I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking For? == | == What If I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking For? == | ||
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*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | *Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. | ||
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby localities. | ||
*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 died or been buried in the same county or nearby. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. 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. | |||
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Ohio, Summit|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Ohio Archives and Libraries]]. }} | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Ohio, Summit|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Ohio Archives and Libraries]]. }} | ||
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{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Ohio, Summit County, Coroner Inquests, Hospital and Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Ohio, Summit County, Coroner Inquests, Hospital and Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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|title=Ohio, Summit County, Coroner Inquests, Hospital and Cemetery Records, 1882-1949 | |title=Ohio, Summit County, Coroner Inquests, Hospital and Cemetery Records, 1882-1949 | ||
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[[Category:Ohio FamilySearch Historical Records|Vital Records]] | [[Category:Ohio FamilySearch Historical Records|Vital Records]] | ||