Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Board of Health Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Death records from the Tennessee Board of Health for the city of Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee for years 1848-1913. Some records may be light or faded and may be hard to read. Death certificates are titled "Burial Permit." Microfilm of the original records is held at the Tennessee State Library & Archives in Nashville, Tennessee.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * Date of death
 * Sex
 * Color
 * Parent's Names
 * Place of Death
 * Cause of death

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The approximate date of death
 * The place where your ancestor died
 * The names of family members and their relationships

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

Citing This Collection
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