Ancestry.com - Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003 $

Original source: The New York Times (1851-2003), The Los Angeles Times (1881-1985), The Boston Globe (1872-1923), The Chicago Defender (Big Weekend and National Editions) (1921-1975), The Chicago Tribune (1850-1985), The Hartford Courant (1791-1942), The Washington Post (1877-1990), The Atlanta Constitution (1869-1929). Ancestry.com has searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images are available with a fee-based subscription. Free articles and helpful research materials.

Baptismal Certificates in the Archdioces of Los Angeles

Information on how to find an existing baptismal certificate and contact information.

Official County Web Site

Online Los Angeles City & County Death Indexes, Records & Obituaries

Directory of some online death indexes for Los Angeles City and County. Also includes ordering information for California death certificates.

vitalrec.com - Vital Records Information - California

Resources to help you obtain a birth certificate, death record, marriage license and more by mail or online.