Delaware, Church Deaths, 1750-1886

What is in This Collection?

The collection Delaware Church Deaths, 1750-1886 consists of an index to Delaware church records, primarily from the city of Wilmington. Information in these records is usually reliable, depending on the knowledge of the informant. For example, a coroner would be able to give reliable information about the date, time, and cause of death, where as the church will have personal details about the deceased.

• Christina Congregation, Trinity Church,1750-1889

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

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

• Name of deceased
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Age, gender and race of deceased
• Father's name and place of birth
• Mother's maiden name and place of birth
• Marital status of deceased
• Occupation of deceased
• Cause of death
• Place of residence
• Date and place of burial
• Name of undertaker
• Date of burial
• More place of death information, (name of village, hundred, etc.)