Ohio, Stark County Coroner's Records, 1890-2002

What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of images of Coroner's Inquest books, reports, and case files from the courthouse in Canton, Ohio. The collection covers the years 1890 to 2002.

As soon as the county coroner’s office was established they began keeping records. The following types of deaths were reported to the county coroner:

• Accidental deaths
• Homicidal deaths
• Occupational deaths
• Sudden deaths (deaths of infants and young children, or deaths of individuals in any jail, confinement, or custody
• Suicidal deaths
• Therapeutic deaths (deaths which occurred during a medical procedure such as surgery)
• Any death where there is a doubt, question, or suspicion
• Deaths under any other special circumstances

The records were created as a permanent record of the details surrounding deaths within the county. The records also enabled government officials to better care for the public’s health needs and protection.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Coroner's

• Name of deceased
• Date and place of death
• Cause of death
• Unusual details surrounding the death
• Date examination was made
• Sometimes, name of mortuary is given

Collection Content

Sample Images

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  1896 Inquest Book

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  1962 Coroner's Report