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TENNESSEE DEATH RECORDS

Tennessee began recording deaths in 1908 and continued until 1912 when the law expired. Consequently, no deaths were recorded for the year 1913. These early records contained little useful genealogical information. In 1914, the state began recording deaths, again. These records are a goldmine of genealogical information, particularly for those counties for which courthouse fires and/or disasters destroyed early records. The books below are abstracts of early death records for Jackson, Putnam, and White counties.

• Jackson County, Tennessee Death Records 1914 - 1925
• Putnam County, Tennessee Death Records 1914 - 1925
• Jackson County, Tennessee Death Records 1926 - 1935
• Putnam County, Tennessee Death Records 1926 - 1935
• White County, Tennessee Death Records 1926 - 1935
• Jackson County, Tennessee Death Records 1936 - 1945
• Putnam County, Tennessee Death Records 1936 - 1945
• White County, Tennessee Death Records 1936 - 1945

These abstracts record the following information obtained each death certificate:

• Name of deceased
• Date of birth
• Date of death
• Place of birth
• Burial Location
• Name of the deceased's father and his place of birth
• Name of the deceased's mother and her place of birth
• Death certificate number
• If the birth date was left blank on the death certificate, the age of the individual was recorded
• Name of spouse on death records dated after 1929

 

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Each book is printed on 24 lb paper and is spiral bound. The records are printed in alphabetical order by the name of the deceased. The index contains the names of the fathers, mothers, and spouses. Each book is $20 plus $3 for postage and handling. if you would like to order a copy, please use the order form below.

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Mrs. Edna Wiefering has transcribed death records for many of the East Tennessee Counties. The Cleveland Public Library - History Branch (Bradley County, Tennessee) sells copies of her publications. For more information, please visit their website. Search for "Books for Purchase."