Daily Independent (Ashland, Kentucky) Newspaper Obituaries (2007 - Current)

Obituaries in the past were once printed in regional and state papers and navigating through newspapers often took time and effort. This online data source now spares you all this, as it only takes a few seconds to produce what you need. The Daily Independent Obituary Archives can help you discover the relatives you didn't know you had.

Some of the top reasons to explore local obituaries:

• You can find out more about your family's history.
• You can connect with distant family members.
• You can learn about the lives of your ancestors.
• You get access to nearly 150 years of local history.

A Guide to Searching the Daily Independent Obituary

Simply enter the last name of your relative and press ‘Search.’ This is a great first step in gathering more information about your relatives.

We also provide a free downloadable guide: Tips for Searching Titles.

For a More Comprehensive 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.

Effective Search Tips:

• From what you know about older generations, you may be able to find information about newer ones.
• Try using initials—some of the records only listed the first letters of names.
• If you’re searching for information on a female relative, try searching under her husband’s name.
• Consider different spellings of names, as spelling errors were common in older records.

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