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From: "Richard M. Reese" <>
Subject: Re: [PA-LAC] Death records 1878-1905
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2002 19:58:48 -0500
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Yes, the FHC has the same film as the Library, the source being entitled
records of the Board of Health, City of Scranton. They are arranged in
somewhat chronological order. Even with the index information a certificate
could be hard to find, as the numbers are not always present at the top of
the page. The certificate and the index almost duplicate each other; most
of the information on the certificate is contained in the index, but it is
always better to go to the original document (the certificate) in case a
transcription error was made. If you are expecting to find parent's names,
however, you may be disappointed as that information is usually not provided
except when the deceased was under 18 years of age. The key is "usually" as
they did on ocassion give that information for an adult even though it
wasn't required.

The county records, which generally do not cover the city, are only from
1893 to 1905, and arer also available from the FHC.



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Subject: [PA-LAC] Death records 1878-1905


> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know if the Family History Centers have the same death
records
> from 1878-1905 on file as the Scranton Library?
> I am pretty sure my gg grandmother, Ellen Hamm died about April 18 of
1900.
> Her husband bought the cemetery plot that day. Would I just order the
> following film or is it advisable to order the index first?
> Certificates, 9 Apr - 12 Nov 1900 #27571-28847 FHL US/CAN Film
> 1955563
> Has anyone else looked at these certificates? Do they have much info? Are
> they in chronological order? Before I go all the way to the FHC is there
> anyone going to the Scranton Library who could take a look for me?
> Appreciate any advise.
>
> With all the help I have had from this list I have made remarkable
progress!
>
> Thank you all,
>
> Carol
>
>
>
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