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=== Introduction | == Online Resources == | ||
== Introduction == | |||
Vital records are sources of information for names; dates; and places of birth, marriage, and death. These records are called vital records because they refer to essential events in a person’s life. | Vital records are sources of information for names; dates; and places of birth, marriage, and death. These records are called vital records because they refer to essential events in a person’s life. | ||
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Depending on the time period and area you are researching, you may need to look for records in the catalog under all of the preceding headings. The rest of this article deals mostly with vital records kept in English-speaking areas of North America. | Depending on the time period and area you are researching, you may need to look for records in the catalog under all of the preceding headings. The rest of this article deals mostly with vital records kept in English-speaking areas of North America. | ||
Because these records are indexed and include most of the population of a state or province, they are primary sources for genealogical research. | Because these records are indexed and include most of the population of a state or province, they are primary sources for genealogical research. | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
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