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How can i obtain death certificate USA

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Diane

Diane Report 7 Jun 2013 07:54

Hi I found that my great grandfather born in England 1860 died and buried in Greenwood cemetery Philadelphia 1890. I was just wondering if any one knows how I can apply for his death certificate.

Regards
Diane

Researching:
Rochdale Lancashire

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 7 Jun 2013 08:01

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US Death Records | Cemetery Records | Obituary Records ...
govdeathregistry.com/?

Astra

Astra Report 7 Jun 2013 08:05

Try here. You may be lucky and find it has been transcribed. it is a free site.

http://familysearch.org/search/collection/1320976

If not:

Original images for the Philadelphia City Death Certificates are available on Historical Records (free) and also through the Philadelphia City Archives (fee).

Photocopies of Philadelphia death records 1803-1915, are available by writing to:

Philadelphia City Archives, 3101 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104

Enclose $10.00 payment, check or money order, payable to CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, for each death record photocopy requested.

Researching:
More in hope than expectation!

Diane

Diane Report 7 Jun 2013 17:25

Thank you Astra I have found his death with the info you gave me

Thank you too reggie

Regards
Diane

Researching:
Rochdale Lancashire

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 7 Jun 2013 21:01

Diane, there are some Philadelphia church records on ancestry if you want me to take a look for further info ....

Diane

Diane Report 8 Jun 2013 11:46

Thank you MarieCeleste I have found Thomas on http://familysearch.org/search/collection/1320976..... but if you could help further would be much appreciated.

Regards
Diane

Researching:
Rochdale Lancashire

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 8 Jun 2013 16:22

Diane - I'm afraid that link isn't working.

Could you give me his details?

Do you have any other US records for him, or do you need them too?

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 8 Jun 2013 16:27

Is this by any chance him?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915

Name: Thomas Schufield
Birth Date: abt 1860
Birth Place: England
Death Date: 17 Jul 1890
Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age at Death: 30
Burial Date: 20 Jul 1890
Burial Place: Phil Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Race: White
Occupation: Weaver
Street Address: 2333 Hope St
Cemetery: Greenwood
Marital Status: Married
FHL Film Number: 1887484

(I'm thinking the name should be Schofield?)

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 8 Jun 2013 16:39

Connected to:
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1325682?page=1

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1296597

I remember looking up a lot on the family on this thread:
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/ancestors/thread/1323986?page=0

So I'm afraid I'm unlikely to find anything over than what I found then.