Georgia, Deaths, 1914-1927

Record Description

This Collection will include records from 1914 to 1927. Each death was recorded on a one-page pre-printed form.

In 1919, Georgia law required the registration of deaths in the state. Some deaths were recorded for years before 1919. Prior to statewide registration, death records were recorded in some counties beginning in 1875. Though statewide registration was established in 1919, county officials were slow to respond to the law and most did not comply until 1928.

Deaths were recorded to better serve public health needs. They were also used in connection with the probate of wills and the administration of estates.

Information pertaining to death is reliable; including cause of death, name of the attending physician or medical professional, name and address of the funeral home used, and the exact date and place of burial. Other information is dependent upon the reliability of the informant.

Citation

Georgia Deaths, 1914-1927," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDJR-J3K : accessed 20 April 2012), Rosalie Franklin (1927).

Individuals in this source

• Sarah Dowling
• David Hickox
• Sarah Altman

Records from this source

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  File:Sarah Dowling, (Georgia, Deaths, 1914-1927)