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A collection of obituaries found in the British Newspaper Archives. This is a collaborative project with FindMyPast.com.
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UK death records can be accessed through several sources, including the General Register Office, local register offices, the National Archives, and various online genealogy platforms.
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This is a collection of obituaries found in the British Newspaper Archives, covering the period 1800-1900. The obituaries in this collection come from a variety of newspapers across Britain. Major newspapers from this time include The Courier, The Scotsman, The Chartist Northern Star, The Daily Telegraph, The Illustrated London News, The Western Ma...
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: 1. Name of the deceased 2. Approximate date of death
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1. Check for variations of given names, surnames, and place names 2. Also remember that it was not uncommon for an individual be listed under a nickname or an abbreviation of their name 3. Note that the women may be listed under a maiden or a married name 4. Vary the search terms. For example, search by either the given name or surname to return a broader list of matches 5. Search the records of nearby locations 6. Look at the actual image of the record to verify the information found in the...
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