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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%">'''Before 1861'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''Before 1861'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''1861 thru 1911''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''1861 thru 1911''' </span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''Birth Records prior to July 1, 1911'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''1911 to present'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''1911 to present'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''19-- thru 19--'''</span>  
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''19-- thru 19--'''</span>  
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== '''Births before 1861'''  ==
== '''Births before 1861'''  ==


Kansas did not exist at this time and was known as the Territory of Kansas . '''Before 18-- ----, 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.  
Kansas did not exist at this time and was known as the Territory of Kansas . '''Before 18-- ----, no births were recorded by the county or city clerk'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.[http://www.kshs.org/p/archives-catalog/16432 ]
 
[http://www.kshs.org/p/archives-catalog/16432 Territorial Records 1854-1861] may be searched at the online site of Kansas Historical Society. <br>


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| width="25%" | [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx 1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History]
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930: [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_bcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]; collection also contains delayed birth records
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records
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| {{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 database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]; 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 database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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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 Kansas 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.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics].  


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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930: [http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_bcsearch.aspx list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]; collection also contains delayed birth records
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records
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| {{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 database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website]; 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 database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| width="25%" | 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution 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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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription]
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [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 for free through your local public library
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From KN Dept. of Health State office
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html From KN Dept. Office of Vital Statistics]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  


If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br>  
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''celabrate<br>''' <br>  


'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Kansas Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics] will do a ---- year search. <br>  


See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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== '''Births from 19--- ----'''  ==
== '''Births from 19--- ----'''  ==


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 Kansas Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Kansas Vital Registration 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 [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Kansas Office of Vital Stistics]].  


==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
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| width="25%" | 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution 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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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [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 for free through your local public library
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| ''Can't access Ancestry?''  
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| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas&nbsp; Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics].
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From KN Dept. of Health State office
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html From KN Dept. Office of Vital Statistics]
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Kansas Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics] will do a ----&nbsp;&nbsp; year search. <br>  


See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From KN Dept. of Health State office
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html From KN Dept.Office of Vital Statistics]
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Kansas Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics]&nbsp; will do a ------&nbsp; year search. <br>  


See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find Kansas Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


[[Kansas_Vital_Records|Kansas Vital Records]]
[[Kansas Vital Records|Kansas Vital Records]]  
 


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:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. birth records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. birth records]]  
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