Lincoln County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining a deceased person's cause, time, and manner of death in Lincoln County, SD. They also maintain Lincoln County death records, including information that is filed with state or local government authorities. These death records include information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information available, such as the individual's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners make Lincoln County death record information available to the public through online databases.
Lincoln County Medical Examiner & Coroner Canton SD PO Box 36 57013
Lincoln County Cemeteries are burial sites that provide burial plots or internment facilities for deceased people in Lincoln County, SD. Cemeteries also maintain Lincoln County death records for the individuals buried in their grounds, including the individual's name, date of death, and date of birth. Lincoln County cemetery records may also list any known relatives of the deceased who are buried in the same location. These records can be an important source for genealogical research, particularly for cemeteries with a long history. Some Cemeteries provide online access to their records on their websites.
Beresford Nora Cemetery Beresford SD 475th Avenue 57004 605-957-4545
Canton Forest Hill Cemetery Canton SD 479th Avenue 57013 605-987-2671
Lincoln County Clerks are responsible for maintaining and preserving public records for a local government in Lincoln County, SD. As part of this job, Clerks often keep Lincoln County vital records, including death records. This can include Lincoln County death certificates, death registries, information about the time, place, and cause of death, and the deceased individual's name, parents' names, and age at death. Clerks also issue certified death certificates, which are often required to settle financial and legal matters such as wills, estates, and filing for life insurance. These records can also be used for Lincoln County genealogical research, and some Clerks maintain vital records that date back to 1630. Clerks often provide online access to death records.
Lincoln County Clerk Canton SD 104 North Main Street 57013 605-987-5891