Akron Beacon Journal, one of Ohio’s oldest newspapers, features an exhaustive obituary index dating back to 1937 and is available to anyone seeking information about past residents in Akron or its environs. Obituaries offer access to Akron’s history through people’s stories.
What Does Akron Beacon Journal Obituary Index Offer?
The Akron Beacon Journal’s Obituary Index serves more than simply as an alphabetized list; it serves as a historical archive that connects Akron residents today to those from years gone by. Each entry in the index provides insight into individuals who have contributed significantly to Akron – whether business owners, leaders in community organizations or loved family members; it helps preserve memories and contributions and also provides genealogists a starting point to discover family histories and ancestral connections.
How Can You Access the Obituary Index?
Accessing an Obituary Index is simple and user-friendly. For those researching obituaries after 1937, the Akron Beacon Journal makes its indexes easily available through Adobe Acrobat Reader on a computer – this tool makes searching the index easy using the Ctrl+F search functionality of Adobe Reader; additionally, the Subject Indexes (1841-1939) may offer further historical context for searching specific names or dates of death.
Additional Obituary Resources for Obituary Researchers
Other valuable sources exist to aid obituary research as well. NewsBank allows ASCPL library cards access to text-only versions of articles published since 1984 through NewsBank; Newspapers.com provides full archive coverage from 1872 until today with a paid subscription; while Barberton Public Library indexes of local Barberton newspapers make for great resources as well. Together these offer ample avenues of research into local history or genealogy.
In Remembrance
The Akron Beacon Journal’s Obituary Indexes are an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Akron’s history or its residents, serving both genealogical researchers as well as those simply curious to explore Akron’s history themselves. Not only are the indexes easy to access through NewsBank or Newspapers.com – but exploring past residents’ lives has never been simpler! Whether used professionally for professional research purposes or personal enjoyment these indexes serve as an indispensable link connecting present residents with their rich and dynamic past.
