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In 1861, Kansas was created from the Territory of Kansas. Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kansas. The counties may have copies of these records. | In 1861, Kansas was created from the Territory of Kansas. Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kansas. The counties may 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%">'''Birth Records'''</span> | :<span style="font-size:120%">'''Birth Records'''</span> | ||
:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span> | :<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span> | ||
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[http://www.kshs.org/p/archives-catalog/16432 Territorial Records 1854-1861] may be searched at the online site of Kansas Historical Society. <br> | [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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| align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give birth information:''' | | align="center" colspan="3" | '''Records that give birth information:''' | ||
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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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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Kansas Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Kansas Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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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.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics]. | 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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| 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.kdheks.gov/vital/index.html From KN Dept. Office of Vital Statistics] | ||
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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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=== American Indian Vital Records === | === American Indian Vital Records === | ||
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1901-1933 Bureau of Indian Affairs. Potawatomi Agency {{FHL|264120|desp=FHL film 1015900 (items 1-8)}} | 1901-1933 Bureau of Indian Affairs. Potawatomi Agency {{FHL|264120|desp=FHL film 1015900 (items 1-8)}} | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
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''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Kansas''. by Kansas Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. 1942 {{ FHL | 163923 | item | disp=FHL film 874348 (item1); FHL book 978.1 V2h}} | ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Kansas''. by Kansas Historical Records Survey, Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. 1942 {{ FHL | 163923 | item | disp=FHL film 874348 (item1); FHL book 978.1 V2h}} | ||
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=== Related Wiki Articles === | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||