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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Nebraska Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Nebraska Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  


In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia. Statewide registration of births began in 1917 in West Virginia and was generally complied with by 1925. The counties have copies of these records.  
In 1867, Nebraska was created a state from the Nebraska Territory. Statewide registration of births began in 1904 in Nebraska and was generally complied with by 1920. The counties have copies of these records.  


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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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:<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br>
:<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br>


:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Births before 1853]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Births before 1869]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|Births from 1853 thru 1912]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|Births from 1869 thru 1904]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|Births from 1913 thru 1930]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|Births from 1904 thru 1920]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|Births from 1931 thru 1969]]'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;" /> <span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_after_1969|Births after 1920 to the present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Find Nebraska Birth Records#Births_after_1969|Births after 1969 to the present]]''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|I don't know when the birth is]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size: 120%;">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|I don't know when the birth is]]'''</span>


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== '''Births before 1853'''  ==
== '''Births before 1869'''  ==


West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia in 1863.&nbsp; '''Before 1853, no births were recorded by the county or state'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  
Nebraska was created a state from the Nebraska Territory in 1867. '''Before 1869, no births were recorded by the county or state'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  


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== '''Births from 1853 thru 1912'''  ==
== '''Births from 1869 thru 1904'''  ==


In 1863, West Virginia was created from the state of Virginia.  
In 1867, Nebraska was created a state from the Nebraska Territory.  


:*1853 - Virginia law required counties to record births  
:*A few Nebraska counties began recording births before statewide registration
:*From 1853-1879, 15% of the births were recorded
:*1869 - City of Omaha began recording birth records
:*From 1880-1920, 65% of the births were recorded
:*From 1889, Lincoln began recording births  
:*1917 - West Virginia Statewide registration began
:*1904 - Nebraska Statewide birth registration began
:*1920 - Nebraska Statewide birth registration was generally complied


<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
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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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== '''Births from 1913 thru 1930'''  ==
== '''Births from 1904 thru 1920'''  ==


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
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Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office].  
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office].  


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With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  


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== '''Births from 1931 thru 1969'''  ==
 
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|West Virginia Vital Registration office]].
 
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
 
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
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| Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
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==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
 
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:
 
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
| County websites can be more difficult to use
| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
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'''If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br>
 
<br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:
 
:*The person on the certificate
:*The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
:*The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
:*The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
:*The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
 
'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>
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== '''Births after 1969'''  ==
== '''Births after 1920'''  ==


With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  


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