Trying to find information on how my uncle died check details below for information?

Question

His name was Robert Roger HearnHe died on August 4,1981 in cooperstown NY. He was lived in Canajahorie,New York for his chilhood may of have been born there. His fathers name was also Robert Hearn. I believe he was 28 or 29 years old

Answer 1

This query about him was posted on a rootsweb message board:

Hi there, I was hoping for some help in tracking down an obit or any information about this young man. I have tried to contact the libraries and the newspapers but so far they have not been any help. His father's name was also Robert Hearn. Any and all information would be appreciated! Thanks!

Robert Roger Hearn (SS#10-44-9204 issued New York 1968)

Born May 14, 1953

Died Aug 4, 1982 due to possible suicide from jumping off a building in Cooperstown, NY.

His last residence was Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York

Answer 2

Is there no one in your family to ask?  Try looking up the local newspapers.  He was born too recently to be in any census on ancestry.com.

Answer 3

I found a Robert Roger Hearn on the ancestry.com website I belong to.

Born May 14, 1953

Died Aug 4, 1982

This information is through the social security death index.

His last residence was Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York

If you want me to look further, let me know by emailing me.

Answer 4

www.ancestry.com

Social Security Death Index

Name: Robert R. Hearn

SSN: 110-44-9204  

Last Residence: 13317  Canajoharie, Montgomery, New York, United States of America

Born: 14 May 1953

Died: 4 Aug 1982

State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1968 )

I tried finding his obituary in the Cooperstown newspaper, but they didn't go that far back.  :(

Answer 5

His death certificate will provide the cause of death.  

Internationally.  Contact the bureau closest to his place of death.