Indiana, Harrison County, Index Cards to Corydon Democrat Newspaper Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records
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Record Type | Ocituaries |
Collection years | 1861-2008 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is a set of index cards to obituaries found in the Corydon Democrat, published in Harrison County, Indiana, for the years 1861 to 2008. The digital images of the original collection are held by Keith E. Curtis of Baker City, Oregon.
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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- The name of the deceased
- The date of death
- Place of death
- The date of birth
- Place of birth
- Names of relatives
- Place of burial
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
- The name of the deceased individual
- The approximate date of death
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Add any new information to your records
- Search for the death record or certificate
- Search for a cemetery record
- With the names of relatives found in the obituary, search for the family in census records
- Look for a probate record for the deceased person
- Search for other vital records, such as birth and marriage on the state and county level
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
- Search for records in nearby towns
- Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
- Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Indiana.
- Indiana Guided Research
- Indiana Record Finder
- Research Tips and Strategies
- Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1900 | 1900-Present
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection. |
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