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Juliet, keep in mind the information on the certificate is only as accurate as the person who provided it. (So, there could be errors.)

Unfortunately, the informant cannot alter any information asked. My dad passed away three years ago (in California) and when asked his place of birth, I was not allowed to mention his home town or province, they would only add "Canada." Very frustrating to a genealogist. :) Best of luck with your search.

Off to bed now...

Good Luck to both you and your Mum Juliet!!!

You have both been FANTASTIC!!!!!!!. I'll let you know in a couple of weeks how I got on. Gonna order the certificates now.
Thankyou sooooooooooooooooooo much !!!!!!! x

Just looking on the Florida website and they say the following about ordering death certificates:

Please provide "either" a signed letter of request, or an application, with the following information. Applications are accepted in person or by mail at the State Office of Vital Statistics or by phone at

(877) 550-7330.

If submitting by mail, all signed letters of request, or applications, must be eligible (see below) and include a "copy" of a "valid" current PICTURE ID of the APPLICANT, if requesting a death certificate with cause-of-death. DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (i.e. valid picture ID).

For example: If you are requesting death certificate with cause-of-death, include a "copy" of your own ID since you are the applicant. Enlarge the copy and lighten it as much as possible to ensure it is clear and readable when sent to the State Office of Vital Statistics.

Availability: Limited Florida Deaths were recorded between the years of 1877 and 1917.

Provide information about the person named on the certificate

Full name of the deceased person
Sex
Date of death (month, day, year or series of years to be searched)
City or County of death
Social Security number, if known.

Provide information about the person ordering the certificate
Full name
Relationship to decedent (if requesting cause of death)
Mailing address
Phone number where you can be reached during business hours Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm Eastern Time.
Funeral Director or Attorney's professional license number, if they are ordering the certificate.
Signature of Applicant
Letter's or applications must include a copy of a valid PICTURE ID, which is required for death certificates with cause of death. DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. If legal guardian, please include notarized guardianship documents

Type of Death Certificate
type of certificate description cost
1. Photocopy certification Photocopy of the original record with embossed seal of Florida.
$5.00 ea.

2. Additional copies Additional copies of the above certificates when ordered at the same time. $4.00 ea.

Select Delivery Method
Note: The Vital Statistics processing time does not include postal transit time to and from our office. We cannot predict how long the mail/courier will take.
delivery method description additional cost Vital Statistics processing time

Standard Normal delivery option (included with certificate purchase). Certificates sent via U.S. mail. $0.00 Approximately

10 business days


Rush For Rush delivery please mark your request "RUSH". Certificates are sent via U.S. Mail unless a pre-paid express delivery envelope has been provided. $10.00 Processed before normal processing time.

Express Express service is available only if a pre-paid express delivery envelope has been provided and the $10.00 RUSH Fee is paid. A signature is required upon delivery.

$10 Rush Fee

Plus a Pre-paid express delivery envelope.
1-2 business days

Determine your Method of Payment
Request submitted... Type of payment accepted
by Mail Make your Check or money order payable to "Vital Statistics".

Please do NOT send cash.


by Phone or FAX
(fastest service) Remote ordering using credit cards only (Visa, MasterCard,

American Express and Discover). If payment is by credit

card an additional $15 will be added to your order. This is

a $10 rush and $5 VitalChek Service fee. Vital Statistics does

not accept credit cards. However, a private service provider

(The VitalChek Network), which is not part of the state of

Florida, offers the service for Vital Statistics customers.


in person at the Office of Vital Statistics

Cash, checks, money orders, Visa and MasterCard are accepted

Mail, Fax, Phone or Bring your request and payment to the Office of Vital Statistics. Orders can NOT be placed through this website
Mailing address


Death Certificate Application


Office of Vital Statistics
Attn: Customer Services
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042


In person go to: Office of Vital Statistics
1217 Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(lobby hours: M-F 8:00-4:30 Eastern Time)


Phone (904) 359-6900 extension 9000
M-F 8:00 - 5:00 EST
(Credit card orders will be accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1 (877) 550-7330 (automated voice system)


FAX


Death Certificate Application


Credit card orders may also be faxed directly to VitalChek for credit card acceptance at:

1 (877) 550-7428

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.


Email any questions you have to

[email protected]

I hope this is of some help to you.

Juliet

I would suggest you go onto the website Lisa and I have sent you and order Irenes death certificate from there, its bound to tell you more than it does on Ancestry, including her address if she died at home. If you have any problems accessing the website let me know and I will have another look for you. Let us know how you get on.

My story is that ...My mum was adopted at the age of 3 but kept distant contact with Irene through an auntie.Irene married Jack in London in 1952.Then they travelled the world.Settling in Florida with Jack(not sure what yr).My mum had a visit from the auntie in 1978 to say Irene had died at home in her sleep. Irene and Jack were "well off" so its doubtful that Irene went to work.My reason for the search is to find photo's and medical history for Irene.We know Irene had had Breast cancer and so unfortunatley has my mum.My mum is 70 next birthday and I plan to take her to Irene's resting place when "we" find it.
Thanks for your help.!!!!!!
Long may it continue ! x

This collection of records was digitized from microfiche provided by The Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, Florida 32231-0042. It is important to use the information gathered from this index to obtain a copy of the original record, as original records usually contain more information than do their indexes. Information about how to order a copy of a death certificate is available on The Florida Department of Health website.

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Planning_eval/Vital_Statistics/index.html

The sites I've seen are usually a little more "official looking", but I believe this is where you could order a copy of the certificate. (There are some independent sites that provide certificates, but they charge a higher fee than government agencies, so you definitely want to make sure you are ordering from the State of Florida, or Broward County.)
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm

Do you know when your grandparents came to the states? Do you know your grandfather's occupation, please?
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http://www.socialsecurity.gov/employer/stateweb.htm
"The chart below shows the first 3 digits of the social security numbers assigned throughout the United States and its possessions."
050-134 New York
The Jack mentioned above applied for his SSN in New York.

So, Juliet, you are sure that your Irene was born 3-Nov-1919? That would be helpful, because it would most likely confirm that you've found Irene.

As I mentioned in my brief reply to your pm, I'm Canadian, so I'm not terribly knowledgeable with American information. However, seeing that Irene died in 1978 and there's no Social Security death information, makes me think that she didn't have a social security number. (In 1978, only those who worked in the States have to had to have a SSN. Now, it is required for all individuals.)

If you are fairly certain that you've found the correct Jack, you could order his death certificate. It should include his place of birth, name of informant, last residence, cause of death, etc. Actually, I guess you could order Irene's as well (just not sure how to go about doing that).

Thanks...Have sent Lisa J a pm but meant to add as thread sorry...

I was thinking if "we" found Irene's last known address that could tie her in with Jack ? and what about her SSN ? I know I have the correct Date of Birth and I know Jack was born 1904/05.
Thanks for your help.

Juliet, Lindylu is correct, make sure you do have the right person before assuming anything.

I found a website for some cemeteries in Broward County, but the Morris' are not listed (they are still transcribing records, however). Or, possibly they aren't buried in Broward County?

http://www.learnwebskills.com/browardcem/

In case you don't know, due to the weather conditions and lifestyle, a lot of Canadians and Americans move to Florida. Also, there are quite a few Canadians who live in Florida during the winter months (possibly Americans living on the East Coast may do the same?). So, perhaps your search shouldn't be centered on just Florida.

PS I just noticed Jack's Social Security Number was issued in New York. I believe that would mean that he lived there at one time.

You are very welcome Juliet - we do our best to oblige on this site :)! However, a word of warning, there are other Jack morris's in Broward, Florida which may be worth checking out. All younger than this one though. If you need any more help give me a shout.

By God I think you have it !!!!!!!!!!
How exciting... My mum will be thrilled ! Ive only been doing this a couple of weeks so only just learning.
Thankyou so much for your help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x

Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
about Irene Ann Morris
Name: Irene Ann Morris
Death Date: 4 Mar 1978
County of Death: Broward
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 58
Race: White
Birth Date: 3 Nov 1919

Same one I think


Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
about Jack Morris
Name: Jack Morris
Death Date: 13 Jul 1984
County of Death: Broward
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 78
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1905

Could this be Jacks death?

Social Security Death Index
about Jack Morris
Name: Jack Morris
SSN: 133-10-6870
Last Residence: 33063 Pompano Beach, Broward, Florida, United States of America
Born: 15 Aug 1905
Died: Jul 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951

Irene Ann Morris Died in her home in Broward, Florida in 1978. Could anyone get any more info on her ie: Home address.Where she is buried anything really. Or even on her husband who died after her. Jack Morris born around 1904.He was born a Russian Jew but changed everything about himself when he came to England.They were my grandparents
Thankyou CLOSED!!!!!