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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maryland, United States Genealogy|Maryland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Dorchester County, Maryland Genealogy|Dorchester County]]'' | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maryland, United States Genealogy|Maryland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]][[Dorchester County, Maryland Genealogy|Dorchester County]]'' | ||
{{ | {{US State HR Infobox | ||
|CID=CID2427926 | |CID=CID2427926 | ||
|title=Maryland, Dorchester County Historical Society Obituary Collection, 1923-2013 | |title=Maryland, Dorchester County Historical Society Obituary Collection, 1923-2013 | ||
|location=Maryland | |location=Maryland | ||
|scheduled=}} | |scheduled = | ||
| LOC_01 = Maryland | |||
| LOC_02 = Dorchester | |||
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| state_loc_map = US_Locator_Maryland.png | |||
| State_flag = Maryland flag.png | |||
| record_type = Obituaries | |||
| start_year = 1923 | |||
| end_year = 2013 | |||
| FS_URL_01 =[[Maryland, United States Genealogy|Maryland]] | |||
| FS_URL_02 =[[Dorchester County, Maryland]] | |||
| FS_URL_03 =[[Maryland Directories]] | |||
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| RW_URL_01 =[http://www.dorchesterhistory.com/ Dorchester County Historical Society] | |||
| RW_URL_02 =[http://www.dorchesterlibrary.org/genealogy.html Dorchester Public Library] | |||
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== What is in the Collection? == | == What is in the Collection? == | ||
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== Collection | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | |||
<gallery caption="Maryland, Dorchester County Historical Society Obituary Collection Record Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery caption="Maryland, Dorchester County Historical Society Obituary Collection Record Examples" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
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Image:Maryland, Dorchester County Historical Society Obituary Collection (14-0601) Notice of Public Sale DGS 101153919_102.jpg|Notice of Public Sale | Image:Maryland, Dorchester County Historical Society Obituary Collection (14-0601) Notice of Public Sale DGS 101153919_102.jpg|Notice of Public Sale | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
The information varies by record. You may find any of the following: | The information varies by record. You may find any of the following: | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search | To begin your search it is helpful to know: | ||
*The name of deceased | |||
*The approximate date of death | |||
*The place of death | |||
*The names of other family members | |||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Surname Range" which takes you to the images. | ||
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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When you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | When you have located your ancestor’s obituary, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These records are often brief so it can be easy to confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | ||
Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | Next, look at the pieces of information given in the obituary for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Use the birth date or year to search for birth records. | *Use the birth date or year to search for birth records. | ||
*Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records. | *Use the birth date along with relative’s names to find the family in census records. | ||
*Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records. | *Use the locality and relative’s names to locate church and land records. | ||
*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. | ||
*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | ||
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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{{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Maryland, Dorchester|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Maryland Archives and Libraries]]. }} | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FHL|Maryland, Dorchester|keywords|disp}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see the wiki article [[Maryland Archives and Libraries]]. }} | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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|scheduled= | |scheduled= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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