How do I find old obituaries in Arkansas?

Another good place to go is the Genealogy Bank, where you can find any obituary published in an Arkansas newspaper between 1999 and 2014. If you click the ‘Historical obituaries’ section on the left-hand side panel, you will be able to search for obituaries issued between 1704 and 1999.

Is Social Security Death Index FREE?

It is frequently updated; the version of June 22, 2011, contained 89,835,920 records. Unlike the Death Master File, the SSDI is available to the public at no charge if one has a paid membership to an online genealogy website.

When did Arkansas require death certificates?

1 February 1914
Beginning 1 February 1914, Arkansas State Law required the registration of all deaths occuring within the state of Arkansas. Information found on a death certificate is reported by an informant (usually a relative) and may or may not be accurate.

Are death records public in Arkansas?

Arkansas death records are open to the public for deaths that occurred at least 50 years ago.

Can you find out if someone has died?

One of the simplest ways to find out if someone you know has passed away is by using an obituary search online. There are plenty of reliable sites to search for obituaries, but one of the most reputable is Legacy.com. This website lets you browse by last name, country, date or keywords.

How far back does the Social Security death Index go?

It has been kept since 1962, when operations were computerized. The index includes a few deaths from 1937 to 1961, about 50 percent of deceased persons from 1962 to 1971, and about 85 percent of deceased persons from 1972 to 2005.

How do I find death records in Arkansas?

Please allow 10-14 days for processing, in addition to mail delivery time.

Walk-in: You may order a certified copy of the death record by coming into the Arkansas Department of Health’s vital records office.
Telephone: You may order a copy of the death record via telephone toll-free at (866) 209-9482.

What is the Arkansas death records index?

This Arkansas death records index provides information about individuals from every area of the state, showing the name attached to the death record, the source in which to find the death record, and the record’s date.

Where can I find historical records in Arkansas?

Arkansas Genealogy Records at Ancestry (requires payment) includes census records, military records, marriage indexes and more

How to find out who is on death row in Arkansas?

Arkansas Department of Correction Death Row Inmates Report Link http://adc.arkansas.gov/death-row View Arkansas Department of Correction death row list by name, date of birth, sex, race, sentence date and county.

Where to find cemetery records in Sevier County Arkansas?

DeQueent Cemetery, Sevier County Burial Records Report Link http://arkansasgravestones.org/cemetery.php View Sevier County DeQueen cemetery records for gravestones and other information of individuals.