Seeking Deaths. Pennsylvania? .....

[Cathy]

Can anyone help find death of Robert Park b. c. 1839 Ireland.
Parents Bernard Park and Mary Cunningham?
And his wife Ann McMenam*.
Parents Peter McMenam* and Catherine Kerrigan/Carrigan (This couple also believed to have died in America).

Here is Robert's family:

1880 census- District 1, Plains, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Owen MONAHAN Self M Male W 45 IRE Coal Miner IRE IRE
Ann MONAHAN (PARK nee McMENAM*) Wife M Female W 35 SCO Keeping House IRE IRE
Patrick MONAHAN (PARK) SSon S Male W 16 SCO Working In Mine IRE SCO
Henry MONAHAN (PARK) SSon S Male W 14 SCO Working In Mine IRE SCO
Mary A. MONAHAN (PARK) SDau S Female W 13 SCO IRE SCO
Kate MONAHAN SDau (PARK) S Female W 10 SCO IRE SCO
Maggie MONAHAN Dau S Female W 1 PA IRE SCO
James MONAHAN Son S Male W 1M PA IRE SCO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source Information:
Census Place District 1, Plains, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Family History Library Film 1255150
NA Film Number T9-1150
Page Number 127B

Robert must have died 1870 - 1879 ish.

[paddyscar]

Cathy - not listed IGI


http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/lib ... =3&Q=37530

Vital Records
PENNSYLVANIA BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS
On January 1, 1906, birth and death records began to be recorded at the state level in Pennsylvania. These records are maintained at the Division of Vital Records, P.O. Box 1528, New Castle, Pennsylvania, 16103-1528, telephone (724) 656-3100. This site will give you information and forms necessary to obtain the records.
By statute, birth and death records were to be recorded and maintained at the various county courthouses from 1893 to 1906. Birth and death registers were to be kept by the Register of Wills in the various county courthouses from 1852 to 1855. Before January 1, 1906, only scattered records exist in the various county courthouses.

[marilyn morning]

Hi Cathy

From 1893 to 1906, birth and death records were recorded and maintained by the Clerk of the Orphans court at the various county courthouses; however, many individuals failed to comply with this law. Marriage licenses have been kept by the county Clerk of Orphans Court or the Marriage License Clerk since September 30. 1885.

http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/vitalsta.htm

According to this quote found on the Pennsylvania Archive's homepage, all deaths were recorded in the County of which the deceased passed on.


And From Rootsweb

Before 1893, no consistently recurring vital statistics are available. It is helpful to know that dates of death are sometimes noted in church burial and cemetery records as well newspaper obituaries.

http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/vitalsta.htm

Now for the good news! Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is only 5 miles round and tiny towns here tend to keep their history, so perhaps the record has survived? If you're willing to wait a short while for the answer, I'll make a phone call to find out. Meanwhile, here are a few other links you may enjoy.

http://genforum.genealogy.com/pa/luzerne/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luzerne,_Pennsylvania

http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=Luzerne,+PA

Regards
Marilyn

[carmentea32]

why don't you see if a volunteer on the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK) can help you. There are usually several for each state in the US.

[Cathy]

Thank you all for replies.
Marilyn, that would be great. Many thanks.

[marilyn morning]

Hello Cathy,

Last week I called the Luzerne County Courthouse and spoke with Barbara in the Register of Wills office. She confirmed the fact that
the vital records pre 1893 were in destroyed in a fire. Normally, they
charge $25 for a lookup, but I explained the circumstances and she asked if I would call back the next day. During her free time she took a quick look to see if she could find your Robert Park and unfortunately his death was not listed up until 1903. Sorry It wasn't better news for you to receive today.

Regards
Marilyn

[Cathy]

Marilyn, many thanks for taking the time and trouble.