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'''Online''' | '''Online''' | ||
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'''1881 - 1914''' | '''1881 - 1914''' | ||
Statewide [[United States Birth Records|birth]] records in | Statewide [[United States Birth Records|birth]] records in Arkansas did not begin until 1 February 1914. Copies of pre-1914 birth records may be obtained by contacting the county clerk's office of the county of birth. Little Rock and Fort Smith have birth records from 1881 which are available from the state. See also Substitute Records below. | ||
'''1914 - Present''' | '''1914 - Present''' | ||
[[Arkansas, United States Genealogy|Arkansas]] began statewide birth registration | [[Arkansas, United States Genealogy|Arkansas]] began statewide birth registration 1 February 1914, however, it was the mid 1930's before widespread compliance was achieved. Due to a 100 year privacy law, the [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Division of Vital Records] only issues copies to a family member or the individual named on the record unless the information is going to be used for family history. You must specifically state the purpose for which the certificate will be used. Delayed registrations of births are available since 1914. For copies of state records write to: | ||
[http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Division of Vital Records] <br>Arkansas Department of Health <br>Slot #44 <br>4815 West Markham Street <br>Little Rock, AR 72205-3867<br>Phone: 501-661-2174 | [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Division of Vital Records] <br>Arkansas Department of Health <br>Slot #44 <br>4815 West Markham Street <br>Little Rock, AR 72205-3867<br>Phone: 501-661-2174 | ||
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| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | '''Marriage Records''' | | valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | '''Marriage Records''' | ||
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| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | [http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~ouisersplace/genealogy/grooms/grooms.htm Grooms 1838 - 1939] | | valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" | [http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~ouisersplace/genealogy/grooms/grooms.htm Grooms 1838 - 1939] | ||
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'''Early - 1917''' | '''Early - 1917''' | ||
Earlier records must be obtained from the respective county clerk where the license was issued, which is frequently the county of the bride's residence. Be aware that some counties in | Earlier records must be obtained from the respective county clerk where the license was issued, which is frequently the county of the bride's residence. Be aware that some counties in Arkansas have two courthouses where the documents could have been filed. The [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Arkansas Department of Health] has indexes to marriages from 1820 to the present. | ||
'''1917- Present''' | '''1917- Present''' | ||
The [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Arkansas Department of Health] has marriage records | The [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Arkansas Department of Health] has marriage records beginning 1917 and indexes to marriages from 1820 to the present. The [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] has microfilms of original indexes and birth records for most {{FHL|361|subject-id|disp=Arkansas Counties}}. | ||
== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
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*'''1923-1939''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8770 Arkansas Divorce Index] at Ancestry ($) | *'''1923-1939''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8770 Arkansas Divorce Index] at Ancestry ($) | ||
Certified copies of divorce records are available from the | Certified copies of divorce records are available from the clerk of the circuit or chancery court in the county where the divorce was granted. In addition, the [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Division of Vital Records] has divorce records filed since 1923. | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
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'''Early - 1914''' | '''Early - 1914''' | ||
No deaths were recorded by government agencies prior to 1914. See Substitute Records below. | No deaths were recorded by government agencies prior to 1914. See Substitute Records below. Additional information on the history and availability of Arkansas vital records may be found in the ''Guide to Vital Statistic Records in Arkansas''. <ref>Little Rock: Arkansas Historical Survey, 1942. (Volume 2 Family History Library {{FHL|10disp|title-id|disp=book 976.7 K2h; films 873998 Item 2 and 1697373 Item 5}} </ref> | ||
'''1914 - present''' | '''1914 - present''' | ||
Beginning 1 February 1914, Arkansas State Law required the registration of all deaths occuring within the state of Arkansas. Information found on a death certificate is reported by an informant (usually a relative) and may or may not be accurate. To obtain copies of original | Beginning 1 February 1914, Arkansas State Law required the registration of all deaths occuring within the state of Arkansas. Information found on a death certificate is reported by an informant (usually a relative) and may or may not be accurate. To obtain copies of original death records, contact the [http://www.healthyarkansas.com/certificates/certificates.html Arkansas Department of Health]. The [http://www.ark-ives.com/ Arkansas History Commission] has an index of deaths occurring in Arkansas from 1914 through 1949. This is only an alphabetical listing of deaths for the time period; the History Commission <u>'''does not'''</u> have copies of the death records. | ||
'''Fetal Deaths''' | '''Fetal Deaths''' | ||
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*USGenWeb.org [http://www.argenweb.net/ Arkansas Site] - Free | *USGenWeb.org [http://www.argenweb.net/ Arkansas Site] - Free | ||
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-AR-NDX.html Arkansas] - Free/$ | *The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-AR-NDX.html Arkansas] - Free/$ | ||
*Wee Monster Links for Arkansas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Arkansas Birth & Marriage] | *Wee Monster Links for Arkansas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Arkansas Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ | ||
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AR/ Arkansas Genealogy and History], including individual Counties | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AR/ Arkansas Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=6&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Arkansas Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | *Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=6&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Arkansas Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $ | ||
*Arkansas [http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/vitalrecords1.htm#ar Vital Records and Probate Records] | *Arkansas [http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/vitalrecords1.htm#ar Vital Records and Probate Records] | ||
*Arkansas | *Arkansas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html Online Birth & Marriage Records Indexes] | ||
*Arkansas | *Arkansas [http://www.deathindexes.com/arkansas/index.html Online Death Records & Indexes] | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Arkansas.htm Arkansas Certificates] online - | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Arkansas.htm Arkansas Certificates] online - $ | ||
*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ar/state/webbbs_config.pl State of Arkansas Obituary and Death Notices Collection] From GenealogyBuff.com ~ Free. From Various Funeral Homes around the State of Arkansas. | *[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ar/state/webbbs_config.pl State of Arkansas Obituary and Death Notices Collection] From GenealogyBuff.com ~ Free. From Various Funeral Homes around the State of Arkansas. | ||
*[http://death-records.net/arkansas/death-records.htm Death Records Search]. A guide for finding death records on the internet. | *[http://death-records.net/arkansas/death-records.htm Death Records Search]. A guide for finding death records on the internet. | ||
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==== Arkansas Indian Research ==== | ==== Arkansas Indian Research ==== | ||
To locate birth, marriage, or death information on [[Indians of the United States and Their Records|Native Americans]] living in Arkansas you must know which tribe the individual belonged to. | To locate birth, marriage, or death information on [[Indians of the United States and Their Records|Native Americans]] living in Arkansas you must know which tribe the individual belonged to. [[Indians of Arkansas|Indians of Arkansas]] has more specific information about tribes in the State. | ||
== Substitute Records == | == Substitute Records == | ||
Where better records do not exist, use | Where better records do not exist, use substitute records to verify and enrich knowledge about an event or establish evidence of the birth, marriage or death of your ancestor. | ||
*[[Arkansas Church Records|Arkansas Church Records]] | *[[Arkansas Church Records|Arkansas Church Records]] | ||
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*[[Arkansas Periodicals|Arkansas Peiodicals]] | *[[Arkansas Periodicals|Arkansas Peiodicals]] | ||
==== '''Discontinued Counties''' | ==== '''Discontinued Counties''' ==== | ||
They were established by the state, provincial, or territorial government, however these Arkansas Counties no longer exist. Most of these counties were created and disbanded in the 19th century. | They were established by the state, provincial, or territorial government, however these Arkansas Counties no longer exist. Most of these counties were created and disbanded in the 19th century. | ||
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*'''Dorsey County''': Renamed Cleveland County in 1885 | *'''Dorsey County''': Renamed Cleveland County in 1885 | ||
*'''Lovely County''': Formed on October 13, 1827, from Crawford County and the Lovely Purchase. Lovely County included more of present day Oklahoma than present day Arkansas. The Oklahoma portion of the County was lost to Arkansas in 1828 with the Cherokee Treaty of that year. Most of the remainder became Washington County on October 27, 1828. Parts of Lovely County were used to form Washington County. Other county boundry changes occured when according to D.Y. Thomas, "In 1816, William and Peter Lovely purchased a tract of land from the Osage Indians, which was included within the western boundary of Arkansas, as laid down in 1824, and was a large part of the county of Lovely, created in 1827. Unfortunately, this same region had been granted to the Cherokee Indians in 1818, creating difficulties which were not settled until 1828, when the present boundary of the State was established, and most of Lovely County made a part of the Indian Territory. Such land as was left by this decision was included in Washington County, October 27, 1828, and the county officials were directed to take over the affairs and moneys of Lovely County." | *'''Lovely County''': Formed on October 13, 1827, from Crawford County and the Lovely Purchase. Lovely County included more of present day Oklahoma than present day Arkansas. The Oklahoma portion of the County was lost to Arkansas in 1828 with the Cherokee Treaty of that year. Most of the remainder became Washington County on October 27, 1828. Parts of Lovely County were used to form Washington County. Other county boundry changes occured when according to D.Y. Thomas, "In 1816, William and Peter Lovely purchased a tract of land from the Osage Indians, which was included within the western boundary of Arkansas, as laid down in 1824, and was a large part of the county of Lovely, created in 1827. Unfortunately, this same region had been granted to the Cherokee Indians in 1818, creating difficulties which were not settled until 1828, when the present boundary of the State was established, and most of Lovely County made a part of the Indian Territory. Such land as was left by this decision was included in Washington County, October 27, 1828, and the county officials were directed to take over the affairs and moneys of Lovely County." | ||
*'''Old Miller County''': Formed on 1 April 1820 from Hempstead County. In 1828 a boundry change left Old Miller County entirely in Texas. In 1838, it was abolished to create Red River County, Texas. Extant records that are at | *'''Old Miller County''': Formed on 1 April 1820 from Hempstead County. In 1828 a boundry change left Old Miller County entirely in Texas. In 1838, it was abolished to create Red River County, Texas. Extant records that are at Arkansas History Commision include Probate (1830-1838), Circuit Court (1830-1835), and Tax records (1832-1837). There was a courthouse fire in 1828. Available records for Old Miller County are in the George T. Wright Collection, Miller County Records, Territory of Arkansas, July 20, 1835 - March 17, 1838, University of Texas, Austin. Probate records have been published - see Old Miller County under books for sale www.ArkansasResearch.com | ||
*'''New Madrid County''': Now located in Missouri | *'''New Madrid County''': Now located in Missouri | ||
*'''Sarber County''': Formed on 22 March 1871 as Sarber County. Name changed to Logan in 14 December 1875 | *'''Sarber County''': Formed on 22 March 1871 as Sarber County. Name changed to Logan in 14 December 1875 | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. | *Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. | *If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record family births,marriages and deaths. | ||
*Records for African Americans are often | *Records for African Americans are often recorded in separate files with separate indexes. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except direct descendants and/or ancestors. | ||
*If the survival of a baby was in question, the birth may not have been recorded. | *If the survival of a baby was in question, the birth may not have been recorded. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. | *Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Arkansas''' to locate records filed by the state then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by that county. | ||
== Archives, Libraries & Societies == | == Archives, Libraries & Societies == | ||
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