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== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
'''1881 to 1908''' **Put information on each record in chart with check marks for information at different time periods** | |||
'''1881 to 1908''' **Put information on each record in chart with check marks for information at different time periods** | |||
Alabama Counties were requested to register births in 1881. However, the practice of registering births with the county took time to gain acceptance and compliance. Most of these early birth registers <u>do not</u> list the name of the child, but may contain sex, race, place and date of birth, parents, and possibly the physician or midwife attending the birth. Many records are missing, were never created or were destroyed during this time period. | Alabama Counties were requested to register births in 1881. However, the practice of registering births with the county took time to gain acceptance and compliance. Most of these early birth registers <u>do not</u> list the name of the child, but may contain sex, race, place and date of birth, parents, and possibly the physician or midwife attending the birth. Many records are missing, were never created or were destroyed during this time period. | ||
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== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
'''Early - 1950''' RESOLVE - **Put information on each record in chart with check marks for information at different time periods** | '''Early - 1950''' RESOLVE - **Put information on each record in chart with check marks for information at different time periods** | ||
In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Divorce records may indicate the date and place of the marriage being dissolved. Alabama divorces were settled or tried in county Chancery Courts until 1915. The state legislature was also empowered to authorize divorce decreesor finalized them?. These early divorce records were published in the Senate and House Journals. In 1915 the chancery courts were merged with the circuit court in each county. | In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Divorce records may indicate the date and place of the marriage being dissolved. Alabama divorces were settled or tried in county Chancery Courts until 1915. The state legislature was also empowered to authorize divorce decreesor finalized them?. These early divorce records were published in the Senate and House Journals. In 1915 the chancery courts were merged with the circuit court in each county. | ||
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Statewide Divorce Records for Alabama begin January of 1950. There is an online index for [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Alabama Divorces for 1950-1959]. For divorce records prior to this time, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where divorce was granted. | Statewide Divorce Records for Alabama begin January of 1950. There is an online index for [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Alabama Divorces for 1950-1959]. For divorce records prior to this time, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where divorce was granted. | ||
= Death Records = | == Death Records == | ||
'''January 1908 - Present''' **Put information on each record in chart with check marks for information at different time periods** | '''January 1908 - Present''' **Put information on each record in chart with check marks for information at different time periods** | ||
The Alabama Center for Health Statistics began filing death certificates in January of 1908 for persons who died in Alabama. Death certificates were usually filled out by a mortician or medical professional. They filled in the information concerning the death and then obtained personal information on the deceased from an informant, usually a relative. Then, they sent the information to the county, who sent a copy to the state. <br>Death record information may include: | The Alabama Center for Health Statistics began filing death certificates in January of 1908 for persons who died in Alabama. Death certificates were usually filled out by a mortician or medical professional. They filled in the information concerning the death and then obtained personal information on the deceased from an informant, usually a relative. Then, they sent the information to the county, who sent a copy to the state. <br>Death record information may include: | ||
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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 = | == Lost / Missing Records == | ||
**Put information on each county in chart with dates of loss** | **Put information on each county in chart with dates of loss** | ||
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Walker rec burned 1865,1877, 1886, 1932) | Walker rec burned 1865,1877, 1886, 1932) | ||
= Tips = | == Tips == | ||
*The information given on a birth or death certificate is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to determine the accuracy of the record | *The information given on a birth or death certificate is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to determine the accuracy of the record | ||
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== <br>'''Analyzing Records''' == | == <br>'''Analyzing Records''' == | ||
Once a vital record is found, the original document may offer more information about the family and clues to futher research than may have been anticipated. | Once a vital record is found, the original document may offer more information about the family and clues to futher research than may have been anticipated. | ||
== '''Substitute Records''' == | == '''Substitute Records''' == | ||