How do I find old obituaries in Kentucky?
Public libraries are your best bet for a historical document, along with a couple of other repositories including state archives and historical/genealogical societies. All libraries have records of newspapers, both existing and historical, and have trained staff that could perform an obituary search for you.
How do you find an obituary on Family Search?
Under the Find a Collection heading, type obituary into the box. Then choose which collection to search, and enter your ancestor’s name. The second way to search is using the FamilySearch Catalog. The catalog allows you to search by locality to see what obituaries are available.
When did death certificates start in Kentucky?
Although compliance was never complete, birth and death records for Kentucky begin as early as 1852 when statewide registration was first enacted. The requirement continued for only ten years. Some births and deaths were recorded (1874-79, 1892-1910), but observance remained sporadic.
How do I get a copy of a death certificate in Kentucky?
Birth and Death Certificates
- Go to one of the Health Department’s county health centers to obtain a birth or death certificate application.
- Call the VitalChek Call Center at 1-800-241-8322 to order a copy of the birth or death certificate by phone.
How do I find my friends obituary?
Visit cemetery sites such as Find a Grave and Billion Graves. Individual grave records may include obituaries added by users. Look at newspaper sites such as Genealogy Bank and Newspaper Archive. Google also has news archives.
How do I find a death notice in the US?
How do I find my ancestor’s death record?
- Use the Finding US Death Records wiki page.
- Check online indexes and digital images.
- Check repositories, such as archives and libraries (FHL)
- Obtain certificate from the government agency ($$)