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For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | ||
The http://www.archives.state.ut.us/main/ Utah State Archives] now has digital copies of death records online for the years 1905 thru 1954. You can search the index and access the digital images at:<span /> | The [http://www.archives.state.ut.us/main/ Utah State Archives] now has digital copies of death records online for the years 1905 thru 1954. You can search the index and access the digital images at:<span /> | ||
<span />'''[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html Utah State Archives and Records Service]'''. <br>The death certificates are also on 145 films and cover the years from 1904 to 1947. You may call, write, visit, or e-mail the archives for information. The address is listed in the "'''[[Utah Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]"''' page. Their Internet site provides more details | <span />'''[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html Utah State Archives and Records Service]'''. <br>The death certificates are also on 145 films and cover the years from 1904 to 1947. You may call, write, visit, or e-mail the archives for information. The address is listed in the "'''[[Utah Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]"''' page. Their Internet site provides more details | ||
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Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | ||
The [http://www.infouga.org/site Utah Genealogical Association] | The [http://www.infouga.org/site Utah Genealogical Association] has completed an index to the early death records. They have indexed 1898-1905 county death records for all counties except Salt Lake County. The index includes name, sex, age, death date, county page number, and entry or registration number. | ||
Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=738116&disp=Utah+death+index%2C+1898%2D1905%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 V42u].) </ref> | Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=738116&disp=Utah+death+index%2C+1898%2D1905%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 V42u].) </ref> | ||
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Salt Lake County (Utah), County Clerk. ''Birth Records, 1898–1905''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=62276&disp=Birth+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 431230 and 929287].) </ref> This is for Salt Lake County. However, there is some overlap with the Salt Lake City records. You will find names of parents and child (if known) and the child's date of birth. | Salt Lake County (Utah), County Clerk. ''Birth Records, 1898–1905''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=62276&disp=Birth+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 431230 and 929287].) </ref> This is for Salt Lake County. However, there is some overlap with the Salt Lake City records. You will find names of parents and child (if known) and the child's date of birth. | ||
Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Register of Deaths, Salt Lake County, Book A, 1897–1905''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=485535 film 485535].) These records are for the county only and do not have Salt Lake City death records. They are indexed. The record gives name, birth and death information, address or city of residence, and sometimes burial information. | Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Register of Deaths, Salt Lake County, Book A, 1897–1905''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=485535 film 485535].) </ref> These records are for the county only and do not have Salt Lake City death records. They are indexed. The record gives name, birth and death information, address or city of residence, and sometimes burial information. | ||
The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties. | The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties. | ||
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Birth Records (1890-present)<br>Death Records (1847-present) | Birth Records (1890-present)<br>Death Records (1847-present) | ||
'''Salt Lake City County Health Department'''<br>200 East 610 South Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111-99<br>Telephone: 801-534-4657 <br>Internet: | '''Salt Lake City County Health Department'''<br>200 East 610 South Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111-99<br>Telephone: 801-534-4657 <br>Internet: [http://www.slvhealth.org/ Salt Lake Valley Health Department] | ||
The Family History Library has copies of Salt Lake City birth records and indexes from 1890 to 1950 and 1953. They can only be searched at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. | The Family History Library has copies of Salt Lake City birth records and indexes from 1890 to 1950 and 1953. They can only be searched at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. | ||