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Subject: [GenWisconsin] Re: GenWisconsin-D Digest V99 #478
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 1999 12:51:21 EST
In a message dated 12/6/99 7:49:52 AM Central Standard Time,
writes:
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I would suggest looking for the death record where he is actually burried
it's probably different from where he died.
>>
>My great grandfather was Robert Campbell [died 1850 in Racine], his wife
>Jane. Sons Richard [died in Iowa], Charles, Harvey, and john. I have
>exhausted the files at the Racine heritage Museum. Anyone know where else
I
>can go?
>
Actually, a Death record is found in the COUNTY OF DEATH, not place of
burial. The county of death may be different than where the person actually
lived. Any PROBATE records (which would also have a copy of any death
certificate and estate information, possibly even a Will), would be filed in
the COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
My guess would be to check with the Racine County Registrar of Deeds or Vital
Statistics office....or even the Probate Court...to see if there are records.
The address you will need is for the County Courthouse (Where most of these
offices are located).
You may also want to try a local/home parish for any death records.
Sometimes, at least I have found in my seach of church records, in the
recording of the funeral info, they will include the following info: full
name, parents, spouse, children (both dead and alive) as well as sometimes
the cause of death.
You may also want to try checking at your local FHC (Family History Center at
the Latter Day Saints' church). They may be able to help you with that info
as well.
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