akron beacon journal newspaper obituaries

How to Research Obituaries at the Akron Beacon Journal Newspaper

Are you looking to research obituaries from the Akron Beacon Journal newspaper? As a valuable resource for genealogists and historians, our library offers various ways to access and search for obituaries. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to find obituaries from our archives.

Firstly, some public libraries provide obituary indexes or offer searching services for local newspapers as part of their local history and genealogy services. If you're unable to visit us in person, consider hiring a private researcher to assist you with your research.

At the Akron Beacon Journal Newspaper, we can interlibrary loan rolls of newspaper microfilm to aid in your research. To make an appointment to visit our library, please contact us in advance. Please note that it may take some time to scan through issues of a paper, as this is beyond the time limit we are able to spend answering individual questions.

When citing obituaries from our collection, it's essential to include the title of the newspaper, the date that the item appeared in the paper, and a page number. Our staff policy requires direct citations for all research requests.

It's worth noting that death notices during the early to mid-19th century may be scattered throughout the paper rather than being published in a specific section. Moreover, obituaries might not always be published immediately after an event occurs; they could be published several days later, or even not at all.

Keep in mind that finding death notices from this period can be challenging due to limited resources and record-keeping practices of the time. Locating an obituary typically requires searching through multiple issues of a newspaper, usually the paper of record (a newspaper that publishes public notices), for several days after the date of death.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your research, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are committed to helping you find the information you're looking for and preserving the rich history of our community through our archives.

Akron beacon journal newspaper obituaries