Listed are indexes and databases designed to help users research Indiana death notices.
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Searching through Indiana obituary records can really help you with your genealogy search or other types of family history records. When looking for Indiana obituary records you can search online or offline, though most people have better success by using both methods. It can be very helpful to have certain information ahead of time, such as the county in Indiana you believe the obituary may appear, but isn’t always necessary.
If you do not have the county information there are a few statewide databases that may offer you some answers. One, in fact, dates back to before 1882 though may not be a complete set of records. If you can use other types of records, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates or other vital records, you may have a better chance of finding what you need. Keep in mind that certain types of searches are fee-based while others are not. The fee is usually minimal, especially when you consider the importance of the information you are getting for it.
A good majority of data is broken down by county and this can help make your search easier and more specific. The only thing is, the dates do not seem to go back as far individually for obituaries in many counties as the statewide search is. But Noble County, for example, does have obituaries dating back to the late 1800’s. If you can use probate data at all, Owen County has an index that has data from pre-1850.
You can also search online to get information about libraries or other places you may want to visit in person to gather data. You can get physical addresses, phone numbers and maybe even contact names. If possible try contacting someone before traveling to establish a line of communication. If someone knows what you are looking for they may be able to tell you where to find it or have data waiting for you already.
Usually, libraries will be your best bet for finding obituaries, as well as other data, for your genealogy search. The thing you will need to do, though, is narrow it down to just a county or a few. Find out ahead of time if the records, such as newspapers and microfilm, are housed in one location or multiple places. Some counties divide up records to be kept at different branches.
If you cannot travel to a certain county, or do not live in Indiana, you still may be able to get your obituary records. First, try to find out if the library has a staff member or volunteer who can help you retrieve this type of data. If not, do some research to find out if there is an organization for genealogists in the area. There may be a volunteer with the group that can help retrieve the documentation you need. With some patience and determination, you are bound to find the Indiana obituary records you need.
Indiana is a state where families and histories are taken very seriously. Because of this, finding Indiana obituaries is incredibly simple. For the most part, every county in the state has a database, often times based at the local community newspaper or at the local library, that is searchable online for free. Simply locate the county or region where your loved one lived and find out what the biggest local town is and they will most likely be able to assist you in finding Indiana obituaries.
For instance, the Alexandria Public Library offers listings from present day and from several years in the past from the Alexandria Times-Tribune and the Anderson Herald-Bulletin newspapers. The Thorntown Public Library has listings from all over the state in handy PDF form. The Bremen Public Library has listings dating all the way back to 1965 that were published in the local Bremen Enquirer. The Indiana State Library has a massive number of Indiana obituary records online that you can search. These records include Indianapolis records, as well.
No matter how small a town you are looking at, there are obits online thanks to the immaculate public library system here. This is easily the most impressive system in the country.
Listed are indexes and databases designed to help users research Indiana death notices.
Throughout Clinton County, any obituaries printed in the local newspapers are indexed and stored with the Frankfort Community Public Library. They are available from 1985 through 2005 and can be searched online using either the year of publication or the first letter(s) of the last name, narrowed down by the paper in which it occurred.
The search database on the Garrett Public Library website allows instant access to information required about Indiana death notices. The files can be found by entering basic information such as the date the person died as well as his or her name. From there, the actual scan of the publication is available for free printing.
If you are looking for the copy of a printed notification from within the region, then you should look to the Hendricks County Indiana Obituary Database and Card File. This list is continually updated so that it remains as complete as possible from the printings that occur within the local newspapers.
The South Bend Tribune keeps an index of all of its obituaries, therefore if you need to see one of them or obtain a copy, it is possible to search the lists to locate just the one required. To perform a lookup online using the website, you need only the name of the individual. The results will then be sorted by name, address, city, state, or year of publication.
Below is a list of Indiana newspaper obituaries to aid in genealogical research.
People need access to obituaries for a variety of reasons; online databases make it much easier and quicker to do this. The Courier Times of New Castle, Indiana publishes the current week's obituaries, most recent ones appearing first. For older obituaries, readers may use the search option to look by name and date.
The Indianapolis Star makes it easy to search for obituaries online. The newspaper organizes the current obituaries by date and then by county. You may find notices for residents of Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and other Indiana counties, as well as former residents. For older notices, search by name or date.
The Journal Gazette, the second largest newspaper in Indiana, began life in 1863 as the Fort Wayne Gazette and remains independently owned today. Under "Local" on the homepage, you will find an Obituaries option. That page holds national obituaries and those of notable figures in the Fort Wayne community.
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