Funeral cards are an overlooked free genealogical resource. They often contain Birth and Death years and are a substitute for birth and death records (Vital Records). Now they are not a true substitute for vital records but it's a good place to start! To find out what are true Vital Records see Genealogy Without Sources is Mythology
Unfortunately these death records are scattered and there has not been a repository for funeral cards until now. I'm trying to create the best funeral card database on the net. If you have death records such as funeral cards, please give them a home by submitting them to Ancestors At Rest.
Funeral Card for Edward Coxon, 1874 - 1888 Osmaston, Derbyshire, England
English funeral cards for members of the Coxon family in Osmaston, Derbyshire, dated 1888 and 1889. There is also an envelope addressed to Alfred Coxon which would have fit either card.
Edward Coxon, age 14 died 1888
Edward was the son of George and Sarah Coxon. See death card for his mother Sarah Coxon
Brian's Research: Found in 1881 England census for Alkmonton, Derby, England
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
George COXON Head M Male 27 Alkmonton, Derby, England Agricultural Labourer
Sarah COXON Wife M Female 26 Brailsford, Derby, England
Edward COXON Son Male 6 Brailsford, Derby, England Scholar
George COXON Son Male 4 Alkmonton, Derby, England
William COXON Son Male 2 Brailsford, Derby, England
Alfred COXON Son Male 11 m Alkmonton, Derby, England
Family History Library Film 1341818
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 3421 / 25
Page Number 4
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This Death Records Database is an ongoing project and I have many more funeral cards to add so check back often.