Obituary Fans

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Do you have mounds of obituary clippings? Do you read the obits every day? Do you have a file of the best obits? This group's for you.
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  • How do you use Obituaries and Funeral Programs

    Hello all----I thought I would start a thread as I am a collector of obituaries and funeral programs. I am curious as to how they are used in your genealogical/historical projects.I have found them to be a wonderful way to document not only a family, but also a community. If you have someone in the…

    By Angela Walton-Raji

    Jul 9, 2009

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  • The Final Goodbye - Obituary Research Tips

    The Final Goodbye - Obituary Search TipsBy Paula HinkelIt's a reality that some people live quiet lives and never have their names in the paper until after they die. But for genealogists and family researchers, an obituary may provide tantalizing clues to living family members and long-forgotten…

    By Paula Hinkel

    Jul 16, 2009

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  • Obit from the NYTimes today

    I saw this obit, and it was one of the nicest ones I've ever read for a younger person:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/nyregion/01bigcity.html?ref=nyregion

    By Kate Steere

    Sep 1, 2009

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  • San Francisco Obits

    I only have a few Obits in my direct lines. Currently I have been searching for ones in San Franciso on my Son in Laws family lines.I recently was sent one on Ella Suhr Moeller wife of Charles Moeller who is ggrandmother.I have been unable to find any forJohn Moeller ( 1918 to 13 Sep 2001)Catherina…

    By Glenn Dunavan

    Jul 16, 2009

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