Listed are indexes and databases designed to help users research Delaware death notices.
If you are searching for Delaware obituary records, your first step is to make sure that you are searching for the right location. Remember, there is a Delaware, Ohio as well as other locations that use the name. Always designate your search as the state of Delaware.
Delaware is one of the oldest states in the nation, and while it is not very large, contains millions of obituary and other forms of vital records. The more information you have to begin your search with, the easier your search might be. You may also have to extend your Delaware obituary records search farther back than you might have imagined. In the world of genealogy, there are sometimes surprises and unexpected twists and turns.
There are a number of sites that can help you find your records, however, you have to be ready to sift through millions of results. You also need to know that there are sites that claim to be helping you do your family tree but are only looking to get personal information. Always use caution when giving away identifying information online, especially if you are not the one that initiated the search.
One of the most interesting things you might find when searching for Delaware obituary records are the listing for the roster of the Delaware Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion, which is divided by regiment. You can find your ancestors who just happened to be war veterans in these listings.
There are some Delaware obituary records that can be found in one place, while older records might be found in another. For instance, you can go to the Delaware state office of records for death notices and/or obituaries that date back to 1969, however, if you need to go back any farther than that, you will have to go to the Delaware Archive Hall.
There are limitations to the records that you can search easily or for free. For those that are very old or have not been moved to the computer database where they can be more easily searched, you may have to pay a fee to get the research performed. For some of these older Delaware obituary records, you may have to fill out a request form, which will also involve not only a fee but the need to show your identification as well.
To make things simple, you can combine online and offline search techniques, using the computer to track down or narrow down leads and then following up on them in person, by mail or in person.
Finding Delaware obituaries is a bit difficult. This state has been behind the curve when it comes to putting newspaper archives online and there aren't as many community groups here that are working to put older listings online either. Probably the first place you should begin looking is with the state's major newspapers, such as the Cape Gazette, the Delaware Beachcomber, the Delaware Wave, the Dover Post, the Laurel Star, The Middletown Transcript, the Milford Chronicle, The Wilmington News Journal and the Seaford Star.
Most of these papers will have at least a small number of searchable listings, although they may not go back that far. Delaware obituary records may also be found on some third party sites like RootsWeb, USGenWeb and other sites. This state is one of the only ones in the entire country that doesn't have at least one major community group or library attempting to put together a massive database of listings, so finding the ones you are looking for may be a bit difficult. The key is to discover the county of residency first and then use that information to find the listing. You can also check neighboring states like Pennsylvania for more information.
Listed are indexes and databases designed to help users research Delaware death notices.
Delaware death notices are easily available from the Wilmington Library. Services provided there are extensive, since all you need to do is make the request and they will perform the search for you. To make this request, you need only write to them and send five dollars, proving any information you happen to have.
Below is a list of Delaware newspaper obituaries to aid in genealogical research.
Delaware's Cape Gazette covers local news for the Cape region, including Lewes and Rehoboth. Obituaries are easily accessible: simply click on that option on the Gazette's homepage. You may view current obituaries. Older obituaries are archived according to the date they were published in print and may be searched from August 2004-2009.
Founded in 2003 by investors wishing to give Delaware's beach communities reliable news, the Coastal Point is a locally-oriented publication. The Coastal Point publishes obituaries chronologically and feature biographical and service details for residents of the area. The listings go back for several months and readers may search by name.
The Dover Post is a weekly publication focusing on local news and residents. Easily found under the "Obituaries" tab, the Post reports on its departed residents, providing information on the life of the decedents and any funeral services. Arranged chronologically, the Post lists several weeks' of notices and readers may also search by name.
A small newspaper serving Middletown, Delaware residents, the Middletown Transcript provides easy access to obituaries from its homepage. The obituaries are listed chronologically, with the most recent deaths appearing first. One can find obituaries dating back several months, and there is also a search option. Readers may leave or view online tributes.
Several months of obituaries are accessible on the Milford Beacon website, and a search option allows for older notices to be viewed. Each contains typical biographical information and details on services. Readers may leave tributes or condolences for the family. The Milford Beacon provides local news coverage for Milford, Delaware residents.
The Newark Post focuses on local coverage of the Newark, Delaware area, as well as the University of Delaware. Under the "Obituaries" tab, readers will find a list of current obituaries by date with the most recent first. For older obituaries, readers may search the Post's archives by name and/or date.
One of the most important features in a local newspaper is the obituaries as people want to find service information. The Smyrna-Clayton Sun Times provides easy access online. Obituaries are organized by date. Several months of death notices are listed on the Obituaries page, and readers may search by name for older notices.
The Sussex Countian provides local news coverage for the Georgetown, Delaware community. Obituaries can be found easily from the Countian's homepage and are listed by date. The Countian keeps several months' worth of notices on its page. For older obituaries, you can use the search option to look by name.
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