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= Kansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | = Kansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | ||
== Kansas Vital Records Online Links == | === Kansas Vital Records Online Links === | ||
= Introduction to Vital Records = | == Introduction to Vital Records == | ||
= Birth Records = | == Birth Records == | ||
'''Early - 1911''' | '''Early - 1911''' | ||
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'''1911 - Present''' | '''1911 - Present''' | ||
== City and County Records of Births and Deaths == | === City and County Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
A few counties in [[Portal:Kansas|Kansas]] began keeping records of births and deaths in 1885. These records may be obtained from the office of the county clerk. | A few counties in [[Portal:Kansas|Kansas]] began keeping records of births and deaths in 1885. These records may be obtained from the office of the county clerk. | ||
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The Family History Library is presently acquiring copies of pre-1912 birth and death records at the county courthouses in southeastern Kansas. The library also has a few files from mortuaries and funeral homes. | The Family History Library is presently acquiring copies of pre-1912 birth and death records at the county courthouses in southeastern Kansas. The library also has a few files from mortuaries and funeral homes. | ||
== State Records of Births and Deaths == | === State Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in July 1911. Delayed registrations of births started in 1937. Copies of the state records may be obtained from: | Statewide registration of births and deaths began in July 1911. Delayed registrations of births started in 1937. Copies of the state records may be obtained from: | ||
'''Office of Vital Statistics'''<br>Kansas Department of Health and Environment<br>900 Jackson Street<br>Topeka, KS 66612-1290<br>Telephone: 913-296-1400 <br>Internet: [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/ Kansas Vital Records] | '''Office of Vital Statistics'''<br>Kansas Department of Health and Environment<br>900 Jackson Street<br>Topeka, KS 66612-1290<br>Telephone: 913-296-1400 <br>Internet: [http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/ Kansas Vital Records] | ||
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records can be found in the following resources: | The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records can be found in the following resources: | ||
*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRecords.com] | *[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRecords.com] | ||
*''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces''. <ref> Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=387878&disp=Where+to+write+for+vital+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 973 V24wv).] </ref> Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many Family History Centers. | *''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces''. <ref>Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=387878&disp=Where+to+write+for+vital+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 973 V24wv).] </ref>Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many Family History Centers. | ||
*You can also write to the Office of Vital Statistics (address above) for current information. | *You can also write to the Office of Vital Statistics (address above) for current information. | ||
== Adoption == | === Adoption === | ||
= Marriage Records = | open/closed/state statutes | ||
== Marriage Records == | |||
'''Early - 1913''' | '''Early - 1913''' | ||
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Marriage records since July 1913 have also been kept by the state. These may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics (see address above). | Marriage records since July 1913 have also been kept by the state. These may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics (see address above). | ||
== Divorce Records == | === Divorce Records === | ||
The district court in each county has had jurisdiction over divorces. Divorce information is interfiled with other court records. You can write to the clerk of the court for information. Since July 1951 a copy of the proceedings has been filed with the Bureau of Registration and Health Statistics. | The district court in each county has had jurisdiction over divorces. Divorce information is interfiled with other court records. You can write to the clerk of the court for information. Since July 1951 a copy of the proceedings has been filed with the Bureau of Registration and Health Statistics. | ||
= Death Records = | == Death Records == | ||
= Lost or Missing Records = | == Lost or Missing Records == | ||
When record loss occurs often records are reconstructed; land records are reconstructed to establish clear or legal title and for taxation purposes. | When record loss occurs often records are reconstructed; land records are reconstructed to establish clear or legal title and for taxation purposes. | ||
'''Counties with records loss:''' | '''Counties with records loss:''' | ||
Douglas (1863 Quantril's raid), and Elk (1906), | Douglas (1863 Quantril's raid), and Elk (1906), | ||
= Substitute Records = | == Substitute Records == | ||
*[[Kansas Church Records|Kansas Church Records]] | *[[Kansas Church Records|Kansas Church Records]] | ||
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*[[Kansas Newspapers|Kansas Newspapers]] | *[[Kansas Newspapers|Kansas Newspapers]] | ||
*[[Kansas Military Records|Kansas Military Records]] | *[[Kansas Military Records|Kansas Military Records]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Kansas Periodicals|Kansas Periodicals]] | ||
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= Tips = | == Tips == | ||
= Analyzing Records = | == Analyzing Records == | ||
= Archives, Libraries and Societies = | == Archives, Libraries and Societies == | ||
*[[ | *[[Kansas Archives and Libraries|Kansas Archives and Libraries]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Kansas Societies|Kansas Societies]] | ||
== Miscellaneous Records == | == Miscellaneous Records == | ||
1879--On the [http://www.lineages.com/InfoCenter/Databases/KSSettlers.cfm Lineage] website there is an Index to Kansas Settlers living in 1879. Many of the records give birth date and place. | 1879--On the [http://www.lineages.com/InfoCenter/Databases/KSSettlers.cfm Lineage] website there is an Index to Kansas Settlers living in 1879. Many of the records give birth date and place.<br> | ||
< | == Guide to Vital Records == | ||
A description of the history and availability of Kansas records is ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Kansas''. <ref>Topeka, Kansas: Historical Records Survey, 1942; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173923&disp=Guide+to+public+vital+statistics+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library book 978.1 V2h; film 874348]. </ref> | |||
== | == References == | ||
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