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How do I find a death in America?

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AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 28 Jan 2010 18:40

care to post details of who you are looking for?

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

Tristen

Tristen Report 28 Jan 2010 16:43

The Social Security Death Index is really only hlpeful for those who died after about 1950.

For anyone before that you need a bit more information. When did they emigrate? From a passenger list you might be able to find a destination listed, though this may not be their final destination, but it may help.

Using historical data you may be able to track their progress across the country using the Census.

I'm in the States and I would gladly help you if I can. I'm a lot more familiar with US hunts than the ones I need in Ireland and Great Britain.

Email me If I can be of asssistance.

TopazGem

TopazGem Report 28 Jan 2010 15:37

Many thanks Margaret.

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 27 Jan 2010 20:59

Social Security Death Index here:

http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/

If the death happens to be in California this is a good one:

http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ca/death/search.cgi

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

TopazGem

TopazGem Report 27 Jan 2010 20:46

I need advice on how to go about finding a death in America