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1880-1920 Birth Index and link
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Indiana was created in 1816.Statewide registration of births began in 1907 in Indiana and was generally complied with by 1920.The counties have copies of these records. | Indiana was created in 1816.Statewide registration of births began in 1907 in Indiana 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> | ||
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'''Before 1816, 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. | '''Before 1816, 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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| align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give birth information:''' | | align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give birth information:''' | ||
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In 1816, Indiana was created a state from Indiana Territory. Earlier in 1853,Statewide registration of births began in 1907. From 1853-1879, about 15% of the births were recorded; from 1880-1920, coverage increased to about 65%. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]]. | In 1816, Indiana was created a state from Indiana Territory. Earlier in 1853,Statewide registration of births began in 1907. From 1853-1879, about 15% of the births were recorded; from 1880-1920, coverage increased to about 65%. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]]. | ||
:* | :*1881 - Indiana law required counties to record births | ||
:*From | :*From ----------- of the births were recorded | ||
:*From | :*From -------- of the births were recorded<br> | ||
<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]]. | ||
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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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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| width="25%" | [http:// | | width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4745 1880-1920 ] | ||
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'''($) Indiana Births, 1880-1920 at Ancestry.com - $; WPA Indexes '''most counties go to1920: [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_bcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]; collection also contains delayed birth records | |||
(Adams, Allen, Boone, Cass, Clay, Davies, De Kalb, harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard,Huntington, Jay, Johnson, Know, Madison, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange, Owen, Parke,Perry, Posey, Putnam, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Vigo, Warrick, and Washington Counties, Indiana) | |||
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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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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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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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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | ||
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| width="50% | | align="center" width="50%" colspan="2" | [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm From County of Birth] | ||
| width="50% | | align="center" width="50%" colspan="2" | [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm From IN Dept. of Health State office] | ||
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| width="25% | | align="center" width="25%" | '''Pros''' | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | ||
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Includes Index Only''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Includes Index Only''' | ||
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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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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | ||
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| width="50% | | align="center" width="50%" colspan="2" | [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm From County of Birth] | ||
| width="50% | | align="center" width="50%" colspan="2" | [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm From IN Dept. of Health State office] | ||
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| width="25% | | align="center" width="25%" | '''Pros''' | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | ||
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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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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | | align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates''' | ||
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| width="50% | | align="center" width="50%" colspan="2" | [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm From County of Birth] | ||
| width="50% | | align="center" width="50%" colspan="2" | [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm From IN Dept. of Health State office] | ||
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| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | | May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | ||
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