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The city may be determined by using the zip code.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years does it cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SSDI has a few deaths from 1935 to 1961, about 50% of the deceased from 1962 to 1971, and about 85% of the deceased from 1972 to 2005.\u003c/p\u003e","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"1","DatestampCreated":"2012-01-01 00:00:00","DatestampUpdated":"2024-07-25 17:37:34","RecordCount":"85940409","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"BillionGraves Burial Records","CategoryID":"1","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"4","Information":"BillionGraves Burial Records contain {{count}} documents related to burial locations.","Description":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are BillionGraves Burial Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillionGraves Burial Records contain burial permits, cemetery records, and documents regarding burial locations.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from BillionGraves Burial Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Burial Records may include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLast name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpouse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNames and relationships of family members\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial location (including cemetery name, cemetery section, plot number, and/or family plot)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligion\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClubs, organizations\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMilitary information\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirthplace or country of origin\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese records are especially helpful for identifying children who died young or women who were not recorded in family or government documents. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the sexton's records or visit the cemetery in person to see if other relatives are buried in the same or adjoining plots. Or use the BillionGraves Headstone Collection to view burial proximities of nearby graves.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years does it cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Burial Records span from about 1800 to the current day. \u003c/p\u003e","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"0","DatestampCreated":"2012-01-01 00:00:00","DatestampUpdated":"2024-10-07 15:32:43","RecordCount":"434103","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"BillionGraves Headstone Records","CategoryID":"1","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"5","Information":"BillionGraves Headstone Records contain photos of {{count}} gravestones taken by volunteers without using the BillionGraves app.","Description":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are BillionGraves Headstone Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillionGraves Headstone Records contain photos of gravestones taken by volunteers in cemeteries around the world. The names, dates, and other information have been transcribed and are searchable.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from BillionGraves Headstone Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Headstone Records may include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLast name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at Death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpouse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNames and relationships of family members\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClubs, hobbies, organizations, and interests\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligion\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Location and Cemetery\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMilitary Information\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirthplace or Country of Origin\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years does it cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Headstone Records span 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06:31:51","RecordCount":"5635604","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"BillionGraves Memorial Records","CategoryID":"12","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"7","Information":"BillionGraves Memorial Records contain {{count}} memorials submitted by volunteers about specific people.","Description":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are BillionGraves Memorial Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillionGraves Memorial Records contain photos, vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates), stories, or other information about specific people.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from BillionGraves Memorial Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Memorial Records may include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLast name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at Death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpouse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNames and 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are BillionGraves Obituary Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eObituaries are memorials or announcements published in newspapers or online following a death. The information in the obituary is usually supplied by a close family member.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from BillionGraves Obituary Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information in obituaries varies but the following information is typical: \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eName of the deceased (married women usually by maiden and married name) \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirth date \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirth place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeath date \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeath place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eResidence address at time of death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarital status\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMilitary information\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNames and relationships of family members \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClubs, hobbies, organizations, and interests \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligion \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Date\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFuneral home or mortuary\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years does it cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillionGraves obituary collection begins in the mid-1800s. \u003c/p\u003e","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"0","DatestampCreated":"2012-01-01 00:00:00","DatestampUpdated":"2024-07-25 17:38:42","RecordCount":"16043","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"BillionGraves Death Certificates","CategoryID":"1","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"9","Information":"Death certificates are official government documents issued at the time of death. This BillionGraves' collection includes {{count}} records.","Description":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are death certificates?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath certificates are legal documents issued by the government following a death. The information on the form is supplied by an informant who is usually a close family member.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from Death Certificates?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information on death certificate varies based on the governing agency and time period but the following information is typical: \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eName of the deceased (married women usually by maiden name) \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirth date \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirth place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeath date \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeath place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eName of spouse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eParent’s names \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirthplace of parents\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eResidence address at time of death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRace\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarital status\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMilitary information\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttending Physician’s Name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDates and duration of final of medical care\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Date\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUndertaker’s name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInformant’s name and address \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years do death certificates cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath records began in 1871 for people who died inside city limits and in 1907 for people who died outside of city limits. \u003c/p\u003e","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"0","DatestampCreated":"2012-01-01 00:00:00","DatestampUpdated":"2024-07-25 17:38:49","RecordCount":"6909","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"Other Supporting Records","CategoryID":"1","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"10","Information":"These records contain records submitted by BillionGraves users.","Description":"These records contain records submitted by BillionGraves users. Each record contains information about an individual including given names, family names, birth date, death date, marriage date, burial location and more.","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"0","DatestampCreated":"2012-01-01 00:00:00","DatestampUpdated":"2024-07-25 17:38:55","RecordCount":"1601420","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"Carnegie Public Library Records","CategoryID":"1","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"11","Information":"The Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection contains {{count}} obituaries from deceased individuals who had resided in Steuben County, Indiana and the greater area.","Description":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat is the Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection is housed at the Carnegie Public Library in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. The collection was started by Audree Seibel Lewis in 1950. For more than 15 years Lewis clipped obituaries from newspapers and mounted them to index cards or to the back of old library catalogue cards. Frequently, she contacted family members of the deceased and interviewed them to gather more information which she then recorded on the cards by hand.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes some anniversary announcements, photos, court cases, and family reunion announcements. Most of cities mentioned in the records are located in Steuben County, Indiana. On the obituary cards, the name of the cemetery where the deceased is buried is often handwritten in block letters on the corner of the card.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from the Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eThe Carnegie Public Library Collection records may include:\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLast name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eResidence\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNames and relationships of family members\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClubs, hobbies, organizations, and interests\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligion\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlace of death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCause of death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Location\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years does it cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection spans from approximately 1950 – 1965 and 1975 - 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-1960’s Lewis discontinued her hobby of collecting obituaries. After about a 10 year gap, the Carnegie Library staff took up the task of adding to the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"0","DatestampCreated":"2012-01-01 00:00:00","DatestampUpdated":"2024-07-25 17:39:00","RecordCount":"48723","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"Worldwide Jewish Burial Registry from JewishGen","CategoryID":"1","SubcategoryID":"3","CollectionID":"12","Information":"JewishGen records from around the world including burial records related to the Holocaust.","Description":"This collection contains an index to Jewish cemeteries and burial records from 138 countries around the world and forms the JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry (JOWBR). Records may contain the full name of the deceased, date and place of birth, date date and place of death, age at death, the name and location of the cemetery, and the names of the father, mother, and spouse of the deceased.\nThis collection has been provided to BillionGraves by JewishGen, Inc., an independent organization, which retains all rights, title, and interest in the data. © 2021 JewishGen, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit JewishGen for more information and to search its database.","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"1","DatestampCreated":"2022-11-21 18:19:34","DatestampUpdated":"2024-11-05 22:33:08","RecordCount":"4163259","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"Russian Immigration Records","CategoryID":"7","SubcategoryID":"1","CollectionID":"13","Information":"Records of Russians immigrating to the United States during the period 1834 - 1897","Description":"This series consists of records of 527,394 passengers who arrived at the United States between 1834 through 1897 and identified their country of origin or nationality as Armenia, Finland, Galicia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Russian Poles, or Ukraine. 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The series consists of four electronic files. The primary file is the Famine Irish Passenger Record File (FIPAS) that includes passenger lists with the personal names involved in this wave of immigration. Three additional files supplement it and serve as electronic code files. They are the Famine Irish Manifest Header File, the Famine Irish Port Code List and the Famine Irish Country Code List. Each of the FIPAS records contains data on a passenger and may include name, age, town of last residence, destination, passenger arrival date, and codes for passenger's sex, occupation, literacy, native country, transit status, travel compartment, passenger port of embarkation, and the identification number for the ship manifest.","GPSCoordinates":"0","SubscriptionMask":"1","DatestampCreated":"2022-11-28 20:56:15","DatestampUpdated":"2024-07-25 17:40:13","RecordCount":"604587","CanBrowse":false},{"Title":"German Immigration Records","CategoryID":"7","SubcategoryID":"1","CollectionID":"15","Information":"Records of Germans immigrating to the United States during the period 1850 - 1897","Description":"This series consists of records of 4,048,907 passengers who arrived at the United States between 1850 through 1897; about 90 percent identified their country of origin or nationality as Germany or a \"German\" state, city, or region. In about 10 percent of the records, passengers identified their country of origin or nationality as France, Luxemburg, Switzerland, United States, and other places. There are 109 unique \"country of origin\" codes used in this series. There are records of passengers who were U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens planning to continue their travels, returning to the U.S., or staying in the U.S. There are records of passengers arriving at the following ports: Baltimore, Boston, New Orleans, New York, and Philadelphia; the bulk of the records are of passengers arriving at the Port of New York. Each of the passenger records may include name, age, town of last residence, destination, and codes for passenger's sex, occupation, literacy, country of origin, transit and/or travel compartment, and the identification number for the ship manifest. 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Some records are of passengers who identified their country of origin as England, France, Germany, Spain, or United States. There are records of passengers who were U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens planning to continue their travels, returning to the U.S., or staying in the U.S. Most of the records are of passengers arriving at the Port of New York, although there are some records of passengers arriving at the following ports: Baltimore, Boston, New Orleans, New York, and Philadelphia. Each of the passenger records may include name, age, town of last residence, destination, and codes for passenger's sex, occupation, literacy, country of origin, transit and/or travel compartment, and the identification number for the ship manifest. Information on each ship is in the manifest header file and includes the ship manifest identification number, the name of the ship, the code for its port of departure, and date of arrival. 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","longDescription":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are BillionGraves Memorial Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillionGraves Memorial Records contain photos, vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates), stories, or other information about specific people.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from BillionGraves Memorial Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Memorial Records may include:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLast name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at Death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpouse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNames and relationships of family members\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eClubs, hobbies, organizations, and interests\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eReligion\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial location and/or cemetery name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMilitary Information\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirthplace or country of origin\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe memorial records may contain photos, stories, and documents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years does it cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BillionGraves Memorial Records span from about 1600 to the current day. \u003c/p\u003e"},"8":{"name":"BillionGraves Obituary Records","shortDescription":"","longDescription":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are BillionGraves Obituary Records?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eObituaries are memorials or announcements published in newspapers or online following a death. 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This BillionGraves' collection includes {{count}} records.","longDescription":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat are death certificates?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath certificates are legal documents issued by the government following a death. The information on the form is supplied by an informant who is usually a close family member.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat genealogical data can I learn from Death Certificates?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe information on death certificate varies based on the governing agency and time period but the following information is typical: \u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eName of the deceased (married women usually by maiden name) \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirth date \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirth place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeath date \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeath place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eName of spouse\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eParent’s names \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBirthplace of parents\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eResidence address at time of death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eGender\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRace\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAge at death\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarital status\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOccupation\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMilitary information\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttending Physician’s Name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDates and duration of final of medical care\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Place\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBurial Date\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUndertaker’s name\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInformant’s name and address \u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cheading\u003eWhat years do death certificates cover?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath records began in 1871 for people who died inside city limits and in 1907 for people who died outside of city limits. \u003c/p\u003e"},"11":{"name":"Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection","shortName":"Obituaries","shortDescription":"The Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection contains {{count}} obituaries from deceased individuals who had resided in Steuben County, Indiana and the greater area.","longDescription":"\u003cheading\u003eWhat is the Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection?\u003c/heading\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carnegie Public Library Obituary Collection is housed at the Carnegie Public Library in Angola, Steuben County, Indiana. The collection was started by Audree Seibel Lewis in 1950. For more than 15 years Lewis clipped obituaries from newspapers and mounted them to index cards or to the back of old library catalogue cards. Frequently, she contacted family members of the deceased and interviewed them to gather more information which she then recorded on the cards by hand.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection also includes some anniversary announcements, photos, court cases, and family reunion announcements. Most of cities mentioned in the records are located in Steuben County, Indiana. 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