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How to Find Virginia Birth Records (view source)
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | ||
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== '''Births from 1853 thru 1912''' == | == '''Births from 1853 thru 1912''' == | ||
In 1853, Virginia passed a law requiring counties to record births, although not all counties complied or continued to record them on a consistent basis. Birth registers during the Civil War period (1861-1865) are incomplete. From 1896-1912, births were not recorded. Delayed birth registrations for the years 1896-1912 exist | In 1853, Virginia passed a law requiring counties to record births, although not all counties complied or continued to record them on a consistent basis. Birth registers during the Civil War period (1861-1865) are incomplete. From 1896-1912, births were not recorded. Delayed birth registrations for the years 1896-1912 exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]]. | ||
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases. | For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases. | ||
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==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ==== '''Obtain the Record''' ==== | ||
With approximate birth years and places (counties or cities), you can locate birth records | With approximate birth years and places (counties or cities), you can locate birth records from 1853-1896 yourself on microfilms available through the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/BMDregisters/index.htm Library of Virginia] and the {{FHL|777933|item|disp=Family History Library}}.<br> | ||
Delayed birth registrations for the years 1869-1912 are available at the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Virginia Division of Vital Records] (PDF file). | |||
<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.''''' | <br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.''''' | ||
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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | ||
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