Day, The: Archive (New London, Connecticut) Newspaper Obituaries (2003 - 2006)

The Day Archive Obituaries are a valuable resource when looking for information about your ancestors from New London, Connecticut. Knowing how to conduct a search through these archives can unlock a wealth of historical data from newspapers nationwide.

Key Benefits of Using The Day's Obituary Archives:

• Find new branches of your family tree.
• Connect with family members you might not have met before.
• Learn the stories of your ancestors.
• Explore nearly 150 years of local history right from your computer.

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How to Conduct a Search in The Day Obituary Archives

Searching through the obituary archives is straightforward, whether you're just beginning to explore your roots or you're adding details to a family tree you already have:

Simply enter the last name of that relative and click on the “Search” button to begin.

For a more advanced search, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Enter the first, middle, and last names to get more precise results.
• Step 2: Include a keyword, like a school or town, to narrow down your results.
• Step 3: Exclude certain keywords to filter out unrelated entries.
• Step 4: Adding a range of years can be useful since many people have the same name.
• Step 5: Change how the results are sorted—by best matches, newest, or oldest.

Here are some strategies to help you find the right information:

• Begin with recent relatives, then work your way back to older ones.
• Try searching by initials, as older obituaries often used them instead of full names.
• If you're looking for information about a female relative, try searching under their married name.
• Consider common misspellings, as names weren't always spelled correctly in older records.

Additional Resources to Consider:

• US newspaper archives
• Records of births and marriages
• Passenger lists
• Government publications
• Social Security Death Index
• Archives focusing on different cultural groups

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