Independent (Massillon, Ohio) Newspaper Obituaries (2004 - Current)
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Independent Obituaries in Massillon, Ohio
The Massillon Independent obituary archives are a great source to start researching your family tree.
Top reasons to check out the Independent's local obituaries:
- Discover different branches of your family tree.
- Connect with distant family members.
- Uncover the lives and stories of your ancestors.
- With access to nearly 150 years of local history through our records, which include details not found on any other online service, you’re sure to find fascinating insights.
How to Search the Independent Obituary Archives
Searching the archives is simple. Whether you’re just starting to explore your family history or you’re adding details to an existing family tree, the process is user-friendly:
Just type in the last name of the relative you’re curious about and press “Search.”
For more detailed searches, you can:
- Start with the full name of your relative. Adding a middle name can help narrow down the results.
- Include a keyword like a school or town to focus your search.
- Exclude certain keywords to avoid unrelated results.
- Set a year range. This can be especially useful since our records go back almost 150 years.
- Change how the results are sorted—by best matches, newest, or oldest—to better find what you’re looking for.
Tips to help you find what you’re looking for:
- Start with what you know about more recent family members to trace back to earlier generations.
- Try searching by initials, as many older records used them instead of full names.
- If you’re looking for information about a female relative, consider searching under her husband’s name.
- Look for common misspellings, as historical records often contain errors.
Other Resources You Might Find Helpful:
- US newspaper archives
- Records of births and marriages
- Passenger lists
- Government publications
- Social Security Death Index
- Cultural archives for various heritage groups
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