But this is only as good info as the person who submitted it. And if the deceased wasn't cremated with no place of burial.
Best bet is to try the Social Security Death Index database. Though years ago this used to be as current as deaths within the past 3 months, now there's about a 5 year lapse for security reasons. The SS death index also gives the last zip code of address at time of death, which is helpful for the voter search.
Now that Rootsweb was bought out by Ancestry, they hide the database behind a paywall. But FamilySearch still has free access to their SS death index database. Though I think you have to register (for free) to access. I have an account so will do some lookups later when I get time.
There are some cremations listed on Find-A-Grave, but only if someone created a virtual “grave” listing for that person.
And surprisingly, often a memorial (grave listing) is made before the deceased is interred or very shortly thereafter. It is an invaluable genealogical resource and could definitely be utilized in checking suspicious ballots, if only as a secondary verification. There are often obituaries attached, as well as photographs, which could aid in this process.
Excellent cemetery resource.
https://www.findagrave.com/
But this is only as good info as the person who submitted it. And if the deceased wasn't cremated with no place of burial.
Best bet is to try the Social Security Death Index database. Though years ago this used to be as current as deaths within the past 3 months, now there's about a 5 year lapse for security reasons. The SS death index also gives the last zip code of address at time of death, which is helpful for the voter search.
Now that Rootsweb was bought out by Ancestry, they hide the database behind a paywall. But FamilySearch still has free access to their SS death index database. Though I think you have to register (for free) to access. I have an account so will do some lookups later when I get time.
There are some cremations listed on Find-A-Grave, but only if someone created a virtual “grave” listing for that person.
And surprisingly, often a memorial (grave listing) is made before the deceased is interred or very shortly thereafter. It is an invaluable genealogical resource and could definitely be utilized in checking suspicious ballots, if only as a secondary verification. There are often obituaries attached, as well as photographs, which could aid in this process.