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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts Genealogy Guide|Massachusetts]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Massachusetts Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Vital Records|US Vital Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Massachusetts Vital Records|Vital Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Massachusetts Births'''__NOTOC__  


Towns have been recording births in Massachusetts since the 1600s. Statewide registration began in 1841.  
Towns have been recording births in Massachusetts since the 1600s. Statewide registration began in 1841.  
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases:  
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases:  


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For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases:  
For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases:  


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With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  


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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


[[Category:Massachusetts_Vital_Records]]
{{Massachusetts|Massachusetts}}[[Category:Massachusetts_Vital_Records]]
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