Tracing your ancestors through death records : a guide for family historians

Summary:

Many researchers are unaware of the treasure trove of information death records contain which can prove vital for fleshing out a family tree and locating yet further record sources. Celia Heritage leads readers through all the essential types of death records, showing how they can be found, read and interpreted. This second edition of her best-selling handbook is packed with useful information and helpful research advice.

Record details

ISBN: 9781473834378
ISBN: 1473834376
Physical Description: xiv, 178 pages : illustrations.
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Family History, 2015.
Copyright: ©2015

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Death certificates -- Burial records -- Gravestones and monumental inscriptions -- Inquest records -- Newspapers and magazines as a source for death records -- Wills and other probate documents -- Miscellany -- Repercussions of death and reading between the lines.