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*'''Finding Parents:''' Statewide death registration began in 1866. Total compliance with the law was not accomplished until the 1880s, and even then the practice was not uniform. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search New Hampshire death records]] | *'''Finding Parents:''' Statewide death registration began in 1866. Total compliance with the law was not accomplished until the 1880s, and even then the practice was not uniform. They often will list the parents of the deceased and their birth information. [[How to Find United States Death Records|Search New Hampshire 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]]. | ||
*'''Finding [[New Hampshire Church Records|Church Records]]:''' If you know the name of the town or city, and the denomination, you may wish to contact the local town historical society. They may be able to send you the names and addresses of churches of that denomination for the town. If you do not know the denomination, search for a marriage record. This may give the name of the minister. Then contact a historical society and determine which church he was the minister. An obituary may mention the church the person attended. The death certificate may list the name of the cemetery and funeral home. Their records may have the name of the church, cemetery, or a copy of the obituary. [[New Hampshire Church Records|Search New Hampshire Church Records]] | |||
=== New Hampshire Record Finder === | === New Hampshire Record Finder === | ||
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