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Indiana was created in 1816.&nbsp; In 1881 law required the counties to record births. Statewide registration of births began in 1907 Indiana generally complied by 1920. The counties have copies of these records.  
Indiana was created in 1816.&nbsp; In 1881 law required the counties to record births. Statewide registration of births began in 1907 Indiana, generally complied 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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== Births from 1881-1907  ==
== Births from 1881-1907  ==


Statewide registration of births began in 1907. Prior to October 1907, records of birth are filed only with the local health department in the county where the birth occurred.<br>
Statewide registration of births began in 1907. Prior to October 1907, records of birth are filed only with the [http://www.state.in.us/isdh/20422.htm local health department] in the county where the birth occurred.


*1881 - Indiana law required counties to record births.
*1881 - Indiana law required counties to record births.
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====


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.state.in.us/isdh/20444.htm Indiana Department of Health office].  


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images'''  
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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]
| width="25%" | 1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930: [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_bcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]; collection also contains delayed birth records
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930: list of county coverage (right side of the screen); collection also contains delayed birth records
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| {{RecordSearch|1417341|1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1417341|1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' not all counties are complete to 1930: [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_bcsearch.aspx list of county coverage (right side of the screen)]; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
| '''Free;''' not all counties are complete to 1930: list of county coverage (right side of the screen); collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| 18-- -19--&nbsp; - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use your Ancestry subscription]
| 1880-1920 - use your Ancestry subscription  
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free
| '''$,''' [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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| [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 18-- -19-- - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| 18-- -19-- - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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