Press Release: Deaths Index for Alabama Released

7 May 2009 by Libbi.

Two million new records were added to the FamilySearch Records Search pilot. The completed statewide deaths index for Alabama was published—over 1.8 million names. This collection covers deaths from 1908 to 1974. Digital collections were added for Jamaica (Trelawny Parish Civil Registration—births), the 1892 New York Census, and Spain (Avila Diocese, Catholic Church Records). Details:

Alabama Statewide Deaths: 1,858,819 records; New—Full collection, no images

Jamaica, Trelawny Parish Civil Registration Births: 66,333 records, New—Full collection, images only

New York Census, 1892: 19,634 records, New—Full collection, images only

Spain, Avila Diocese, Catholic Church Records: 48,788 records, New—images and updated localities 

These collections can be searched for free at the FamilySearch.org Records Search pilot (click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot).

FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,500 family history centers in 70 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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