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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[New Hampshire|New Hampshire]] > New Hampshire Vital Records'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[New Hampshire|New Hampshire]] > New Hampshire Vital Records'' | ||
= New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | |||
== New Hampshire Vital Records Online Links == | |||
= Introduction to Vital Records = | |||
= Birth Records = | |||
See also: [[New Hampshire State Vital Records Index|New Hampshire State Vital Records Index]] | See also: [[New Hampshire State Vital Records Index|New Hampshire State Vital Records Index]] | ||
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Records of births, marriages, and deaths are generally known as "vital records" because they refer to critical events in a person’s life. They are the most important primary source for genealogical research. | Records of births, marriages, and deaths are generally known as "vital records" because they refer to critical events in a person’s life. They are the most important primary source for genealogical research. | ||
Birth records usually show the name and sex of the child and the parents’ names. They may also show the parents’ birthplaces and ages, mother’s maiden name, father’s occupation, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. | '''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child and the parents’ names. They may also show the parents’ birthplaces and ages, mother’s maiden name, father’s occupation, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. | ||
Marriage records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They may also show the names of the parents of each of them. | '''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They may also show the names of the parents of each of them. | ||
Death records usually have the deceased’s name, age, birth date, and birthplace. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, and the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative, and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided. | '''Death''' records usually have the deceased’s name, age, birth date, and birthplace. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, and the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative, and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided. | ||
=== Records of Births and Deaths === | === Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
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Until 1883 less than half the population was listed in the vital records. These records often gave little information about parents and their birthplaces. After 1901 the records are more complete and give much more genealogical information. | Until 1883 less than half the population was listed in the vital records. These records often gave little information about parents and their birthplaces. After 1901 the records are more complete and give much more genealogical information. | ||
= Marriage Records = | |||
Town clerks recorded marriages as early as 1639. Many of these records are on microfilm (see the "Town Records" section of this outline). Records after 1901 give more information. The following marriage records and indexes are available: | Town clerks recorded marriages as early as 1639. Many of these records are on microfilm (see the "Town Records" section of this outline). Records after 1901 give more information. The following marriage records and indexes are available: | ||
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*New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=691996&disp=Marriage+record+corrections+and+addition%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library film 2070819 item3].) This film of the original records in the Bureau of Vital Records is arranged alphabetically by surname. | *New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=691996&disp=Marriage+record+corrections+and+addition%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library film 2070819 item3].) This film of the original records in the Bureau of Vital Records is arranged alphabetically by surname. | ||
*Oesterlin, Pauline J. ''New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961''. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1991. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=550410&disp=New+Hampshire+marriage+licenses+and+inte%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 974.2 V2o].) This source lists marriage intentions and licenses for 1709– 1911, plus out-of-state ministers’ licenses, 1921–1961. An index is included. | *Oesterlin, Pauline J. ''New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961''. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1991. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=550410&disp=New+Hampshire+marriage+licenses+and+inte%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 974.2 V2o].) This source lists marriage intentions and licenses for 1709– 1911, plus out-of-state ministers’ licenses, 1921–1961. An index is included. | ||
== Divorce Records == | |||
= Death Records = | |||
= Substitute Records = | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Church_Records|New Hampshire Church Records]] | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Cemeteries|New Hampshire Cemetery]] | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Census|New Hampshire Census]] | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Newspapers|New Hampshire Newspapers]] | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Military_Records|New Hampshire Military Records]] | |||
[[New_Hampshire_History|New Hampshire History]] | |||
= Tips = | |||
= Analyzing Records = | |||
= Archives, Libraries and Societies = | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Archives_and_Libraries|New Hampshire Archives and Libraries]] | |||
[[New_Hampshire_Societies|New Hampshire Societies]] | |||
You can obtain copies of the state records by writing to: | You can obtain copies of the state records by writing to: | ||
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Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, also search the town records for the original information. See the "Town Records" section of this outline for details. Vital records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under: | Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, also search the town records for the original information. See the "Town Records" section of this outline for details. Vital records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under: | ||
:NEW HAMPSHIRE- VITAL RECORDS | |||
:NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY]- VITAL RECORDS | |||
:NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- VITAL RECORDS | |||
[[Category:New_Hampshire]][[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] | [[Category:New_Hampshire]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] | ||