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== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
'''''Births''''' | '''''Births''''' | ||
*'''1830-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1674820|Iowa, Births and Christenings, 1830-1950}} at | *'''1830-1950''' {{RecordSearch|1674820|Iowa, Births and Christenings, 1830-1950}} at FamilySearch; Index. - [[Iowa Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1850-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2527591|Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939}} at | *'''1850-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2527591|Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939}} at FamilySearch; index and images - [[Iowa, Delayed Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1857-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2547 Iowa Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947] at | *'''1857-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2547 Iowa Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947] at Ancestry ($) - Index | ||
*'''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at | *'''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1898-2015''' {{RecordSearch|2849247|Iowa, Monroe County, Card index of births, deaths & marriages from newspaper clippings, 1898-2015}} at | *'''1898-2015''' {{RecordSearch|2849247|Iowa, Monroe County, Card index of births, deaths & marriages from newspaper clippings, 1898-2015}} at FamilySearch; index and images - [[Iowa, Monroe County, Card Index of Births, Deaths & Marriages from Newspaper Clippings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at | *'''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at FamilySearch; index and images - [[Iowa, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1837-1987''' | *'''1837-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366597|Iowa, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1837-1987}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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'''''Marriages''''' | '''''Marriages''''' | ||
*'''1518-1996''' [https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=united+states+marriages&sid=103&state=iowa Iowa in United States Marriages 1518-1996] at | *'''1518-1996''' [https://www.findmypast.com/search/results?datasetname=united+states+marriages&sid=103&state=iowa Iowa in United States Marriages 1518-1996] at Find My Past ($) - index and images | ||
*'''1809-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1674842|Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992}} at | *'''1809-1992''' {{RecordSearch|1674842|Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992}} at FamilySearch; Index - [[Iowa Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1809-1992''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60284 Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992] at | *'''1809-1992''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60284 Iowa, Select Marriages, 1809-1992] at Ancestry ($) - index. | ||
*'''1809-1992''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=218489221 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at | *'''1809-1992''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=218489221 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage ($) - index | ||
*'''1835-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2088 Iowa, Compiled Marriages, 1835-1850] at | *'''1835-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2088 Iowa, Compiled Marriages, 1835-1850] at Ancestry ($) - abstracts | ||
*'''1836-1926''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=218489221 Iowa, Marriages, 1836-1926] at | *'''1836-1926''' [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=218489221 Iowa, Marriages, 1836-1926] at MyHeritage ($), index. | ||
*'''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at | *'''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch; index and images - [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1851-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4460 Iowa, Marriages, 1851-1900] at | *'''1851-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4460 Iowa, Marriages, 1851-1900] at Ancestry ($) - Index | ||
*'''1880 - 1951''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8823 Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at | *'''1880-1951''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8823 Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry ($) - index and images | ||
*''' | *'''1941–1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images<br> | ||
'''''Divorces''''' | '''''Divorces''''' | ||
*'''1906-1937''' {{RecordSearch|3648676|Iowa, Historical Society of Iowa, Divorce Records, 1906-1937}} at | *'''1906-1937''' {{RecordSearch|3648676|Iowa, Historical Society of Iowa, Divorce Records, 1906-1937}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Iowa, Historical Society of Iowa, Divorce Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
'''''Deaths''''' | '''''Deaths''''' | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at | *{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*[http://iowagenealogy.org/?page_id=5363 TAPS] at | *[http://iowagenealogy.org/?page_id=5363 TAPS] at Iowa Genealogical Society - index of death information for Spanish War Veterans. | ||
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/iowa/index.html Iowa Online Iowa Death Records and Indexes] at | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/iowa/index.html Iowa Online Iowa Death Records and Indexes] at DeathIndexes | ||
*'''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at [ | *'''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; ''also at'' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60283 Ancestry] ($) and [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30191/iowa-deaths-burials-1850-1990?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($) - Index | ||
*'''1880-1992'''{{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at | *'''1880-1992'''{{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at | *'''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
*'''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at | *'''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at Ancestry ($) | ||
*'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at | *'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at MyHeritage - index ($) | ||
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at | *'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) - incomplete | ||
*'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry] ($) | *'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry] ($) | ||
*'''1845-1987''' | *'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch, index — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
'''Order a copy of the certificate:''' | '''Order a copy of the certificate:''' | ||
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The [http://iagenweb.org/state/research/bmdguide.htm Iowa GenWeb page] offers a chart of each Iowa county, and the dates that they began keeping birth, marriage and death records. Many of the counties have transcribed records available at the site if you click on the county name from the chart. For more information see the [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] | The [http://iagenweb.org/state/research/bmdguide.htm Iowa GenWeb page] offers a chart of each Iowa county, and the dates that they began keeping birth, marriage and death records. Many of the counties have transcribed records available at the site if you click on the county name from the chart. For more information see the [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] | ||
'''State Records of Births and Deaths''' The state has copies of birth records beginning in July 1880 and copies of death records beginning in January 1891. Copies are available to immediate family members only. You will need to state your relationship to the individual whose record you want and the reason you want the information. To request copies or information about fees and restrictions, contact: | '''State Records of Births and Deaths''' The state has copies of birth records beginning in July 1880 and copies of death records beginning in January 1891. Copies are available to immediate family members only. You will need to state your relationship to the individual whose record you want and the reason you want the information. To request copies or information about fees and restrictions, contact: | ||
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Some early [http://iagenweb.org/history/marriages/earlyiowamarriages.htm Iowa marriages pre-1850] have been transcribed. | Some early [http://iagenweb.org/history/marriages/earlyiowamarriages.htm Iowa marriages pre-1850] have been transcribed. | ||
Many '''eloping couples '''went to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa to be married, there was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Keokuk is located on the Mississippi; making it accessible to those traveling the river. | Many '''eloping couples '''went to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa to be married, there was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Keokuk is located on the Mississippi; making it accessible to those traveling the river. | ||
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'''Coroner's Records''' [http://www.idph.state.ia.us/do/medical_examiner_faq.asp Coroners] investigated deaths that were not attended by a physician and determined the cause of the death. The coroner of each county kept records of his findings. Some of these records began as early as 1855. [http://www.idph.state.ia.us/do/medical_examiner.asp The County Coroner’s Office] was established by the Iowa State Constitution. The coroner’s records may provide the name of the deceased person, his or her age, the cause of death, the parents’ names, and circumstances of the death. Some of these records are available at the[https://familysearch.org/search/#form=catalog Family History Library] such as ''Coroner's Reports, 1855–1959''. <ref>Clayton County (Iowa). Coroner. ''Coroner's Reports, 1855–1959''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On five Family History Library {{FHL|576360|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1671795}}) </ref><br> | '''Coroner's Records''' [http://www.idph.state.ia.us/do/medical_examiner_faq.asp Coroners] investigated deaths that were not attended by a physician and determined the cause of the death. The coroner of each county kept records of his findings. Some of these records began as early as 1855. [http://www.idph.state.ia.us/do/medical_examiner.asp The County Coroner’s Office] was established by the Iowa State Constitution. The coroner’s records may provide the name of the deceased person, his or her age, the cause of death, the parents’ names, and circumstances of the death. Some of these records are available at the[https://familysearch.org/search/#form=catalog Family History Library] such as ''Coroner's Reports, 1855–1959''. <ref>Clayton County (Iowa). Coroner. ''Coroner's Reports, 1855–1959''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On five Family History Library {{FHL|576360|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1671795}}) </ref><br> | ||
*'''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at [ | *'''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
'''Fetal Deaths'''<br> | '''Fetal Deaths'''<br> | ||
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*German Roots Links for Iowa [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Iowa Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | *German Roots Links for Iowa [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Iowa Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | ||
*For more information about the history and availability of vital records in Iowa up to 1941, see: ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics in Iowa'' <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics in Iowa''. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Historical Records Survey, 1941. (Family History Library {{FHL|908988|film|disp=book 977.7 V2h; film 908988}}.)</ref> | *For more information about the history and availability of vital records in Iowa up to 1941, see: ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics in Iowa'' <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics in Iowa''. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Historical Records Survey, 1941. (Family History Library {{FHL|908988|film|disp=book 977.7 V2h; film 908988}}.)</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||