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Selma Times-Journal Obituaries in Selma, Alabama

The Selma Times-Journal obituary archives are a key resource for anyone looking to dig into their Alabama roots. Learning how to navigate these archives can unlock a wealth of historical information that can connect you to your heritage.

Here are some great reasons to explore Selma Times-Journal's local obituaries:

  • Discover new branches of your family tree.
  • Connect with distant relatives.
  • Learn the life stories of your ancestors.
  • Gain access to almost 150 years of local history stored in these records.

How To Search Selma Times-Journal Obituary Archives

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Use several strategies to find the right family members:

  • Start with the ones from your most recent relatives and trace back to older ones.
  • Consider a browse by the initials: many of the older records still exist in that format.
  • If you want to learn something about a relative who’s a woman, search her maiden name if she was unmarried or her husband’s surname.
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These methods can help you find out more about your ancestors and confirm the details.

You can also look into other useful collections such as:

  • US Newspapers Archives
  • Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
  • Passenger Lists and Government Publications
  • Social Security Death Index
  • Cultural archives for diverse ancestries, such as African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Native American, German-American, Italian, and Jewish-American histories.

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