Winston County Journal (Louisville, Mississippi) Newspaper Obituaries (2003 - 2017)

The Winston County Journal obituary archives can be a key resource for anyone looking to dig into their Mississippi roots. Learning how to navigate these archives can unlock a wealth of historical information from newspapers all over the country.

Here are some great reasons to explore the local obituaries in the Winston County Journal:

• Discover new branches of your family tree.
• Connect with distant relatives.
• Learn your ancestors' life stories.
• Our records offer nearly 150 years of local history.

How to Search the Winston County Journal Obituary Archives

Simply enter the last name of your relative and click the “Search” button to begin your journey into your family's past.

For more detailed searches, follow these steps:

• Begin with the first and last names of your known relatives. If you know their middle names, include them to get more precise results.
• Use specific keywords like a school or hometown to narrow your search.
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• Change how you sort the results to see the best matches or the newest or oldest entries first.

Here are some tips to improve your search:

• Start with what you know about more recent family members to trace back to older generations.
• Try searching with initials, as older records might not use full names.
• If you're looking for information about a female relative, try searching using her husband’s name.
• Look for common misspellings since names weren’t always recorded correctly.
  

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• U.S. newspapers
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