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= Alabama Birth, Marriage, & Death Records Online = | |||
==== [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Records Online Links]] ==== | ==== [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Records Online Links]] ==== | ||
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The internet is a powerful tool for locating online [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Record Indexes]]. After locating a person in the index, original records should always be consulted. Very few indexes link to actual images of birth, marriage, death and divorce records. As digitized images become available, links may be found under Original Images Online. | The internet is a powerful tool for locating online [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Record Indexes]]. After locating a person in the index, original records should always be consulted. Very few indexes link to actual images of birth, marriage, death and divorce records. As digitized images become available, links may be found under Original Images Online. | ||
= Introduction to Vital Records = | |||
Alabama Vital Records include birth, marriage, divorce, and death records. Documents recording these important events are commonly referred to as ''"vital records". '' A copy or extract of the original record may be obtained by contacting the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the specific county clerk's offices. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] offers an overview of vital records in the United States. | Alabama Vital Records include birth, marriage, divorce, and death records. Documents recording these important events are commonly referred to as ''"vital records". '' A copy or extract of the original record may be obtained by contacting the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the specific county clerk's offices. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] offers an overview of vital records in the United States. | ||
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==== Minorities ==== | ==== Minorities ==== | ||
Most research on minorities consists of consulting the same types of records as research for nonminorities. Resources for African-American research fall into two periods: pre- and post-Civil War. Post-Civil War research consists of consulting the same record types you would use to research non–African-Americans. | Most research on minorities consists of consulting the same types of records as research for nonminorities. Resources for African-American research fall into two periods: pre- and post-Civil War. Post-Civil War research consists of consulting the same record types you would use to research non–African-Americans. | ||
= Birth Records = | |||
==== 1881 to 1908 ==== | ==== 1881 to 1908 ==== | ||
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Alabama Statewide Deaths 1908-1974 are available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1307888;p=collectionDetails;t=searchable Record Search]<br>The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] has microfilms of statewide [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=683729&disp=Alabama+deaths%2C+1908-1974%3B+index+t++ Death Records from 1908 to 1974] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=683729&disp=Alabama+deaths%2C+1908%2D1974%3B+index+t%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Death Indexes from 1908 to 1959] that may be viewed at a nearby [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Center]. | Alabama Statewide Deaths 1908-1974 are available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1307888;p=collectionDetails;t=searchable Record Search]<br>The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] has microfilms of statewide [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=683729&disp=Alabama+deaths%2C+1908-1974%3B+index+t++ Death Records from 1908 to 1974] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=683729&disp=Alabama+deaths%2C+1908%2D1974%3B+index+t%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Death Indexes from 1908 to 1959] that may be viewed at a nearby [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Center]. | ||
= Adoption Records = | |||
After a legal adoption is completed, Alabama law requires the creation of a new birth certificate. The original birth certificate and evidence of adoption are placed in a "sealed file." The new certificate is then substituted for the original birth certificate in the State Department of Vital Statistics files. | After a legal adoption is completed, Alabama law requires the creation of a new birth certificate. The original birth certificate and evidence of adoption are placed in a "sealed file." The new certificate is then substituted for the original birth certificate in the State Department of Vital Statistics files. | ||
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The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information on obtaining copies of these sealed [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 birth records]. | The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information on obtaining copies of these sealed [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 birth records]. | ||
= Marriage Records = | |||
Alabama marriage records generally contain the name of bride and groom, name of the presiding official at the marriage and the signatures of two people who posted a marriage bond. Some marriage records may include witnesses, and parents names. | Alabama marriage records generally contain the name of bride and groom, name of the presiding official at the marriage and the signatures of two people who posted a marriage bond. Some marriage records may include witnesses, and parents names. | ||
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[http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920] | [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920] | ||
= Divorce Records = | |||
'''Early - 1950''' RESOLVE | '''Early - 1950''' RESOLVE | ||
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= Death Records = | |||
'''Death records:''' date;and place of death, name of deceased, '''may include''': name of spouse, birth date and place,name of parents,occupation, cause of death, burial place, church affiliation | '''Death records:''' date;and place of death, name of deceased, '''may include''': name of spouse, birth date and place,name of parents,occupation, cause of death, burial place, church affiliation | ||
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[http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html] | [http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html] | ||
= Lost / Missing Records = | |||
Early vital events may not have been recorded. Some counties may have lost records due to fire, flood, military actions or other events. | Early vital events may not have been recorded. Some counties may have lost records due to fire, flood, military actions or other events. | ||
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= Tips = | |||
*The information given on a birth or death certificate is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to determine accuracy. | *The information given on a birth or death certificate is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to determine accuracy. | ||
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*[[Alabama Military Records|Military Records:]] pension, elistment | *[[Alabama Military Records|Military Records:]] pension, elistment | ||
<br>'''Vital Records are listed in the "Place Search" of the Family History Library Catalog. Search "Alabama" for state level records, and search the name of the county for vital records kept at the county level.''' | <br>'''Vital Records are listed in the "Place Search" of the Family History Library Catalog. Search "Alabama" for state level records, and search the name of the county for vital records kept at the county level.''' | ||
= Archives, Libraries & Societies = | = Archives, Libraries & Societies = | ||
[http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/societies.pdf County Historical and Genealogical Societies] of Alabama may be a rich resource for additional records and information. | [http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/societies.pdf County Historical and Genealogical Societies] of Alabama may be a rich resource for additional records and information. | ||