A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Using Historical Obituaries

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Death notice for Margaretta Ellen Wise Mayo, appearing in the 24 March 1909 Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.). Retrieved via ChroniclingAmerica Obituaries and death notices are some of the most sought-after documents for genealogists. In addition to gathering evidence about when and where a person died (which can be difficult to find in the era before View Website VIP Subscription