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''[[United States|United States&nbsp;]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] &nbsp;[[Iowa|Iowa&nbsp;]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] &nbsp;[[Iowa_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]''  
''[[United States|United States&nbsp;]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] &nbsp;[[Iowa|Iowa&nbsp;]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] &nbsp;[[Iowa_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]''  


== Iowa Birth, Marriage and Death Records  ==
== '''Introduction to Vital Records''' ==


'''Introduction to Vital Records'''
[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]&nbsp;has&nbsp;additional research guidance&nbsp;on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be&nbsp;purchased from&nbsp;the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Iowa.htm Iowa Vital Records State Department of Health] or the&nbsp;County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.


[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]&nbsp;has&nbsp;additional research guidance&nbsp;on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be&nbsp;purchased from&nbsp;the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Iowa.htm Iowa Vital Records State Department of Health] or the&nbsp;County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=IA_BMDT3_Statewide_Indexes.ASP#Step Iowa Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library.
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=== Vital Records Reference Dates  ===
== Vital Records Reference Dates  ==


Iowa's vital records start the following years:  
Iowa's vital records start the following years:  


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== Iowa&nbsp;Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==


== Iowa&nbsp;Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Iowa Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]],&nbsp; [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]],&nbsp;divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]].&nbsp; Most online resources for Iowa Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index.


The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Iowa Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]].&nbsp; Most online resources for Iowa Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index.
'''Births:'''


*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Iowa/iowa.htm Iowa Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] -&nbsp;Free
*{{RecordSearch|1674820|Iowa Births and Christening, 1830-1950}} - Free; Incomplete
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Iowa Iowa Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]&nbsp;- Free
*USGenWeb.org [http://iagenweb.org/ Iowa Site] - Free
*Search for Iowa Collections on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search] under [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-IA-NDX.html Iowa] - Free/$
*Wee Monster Links for Iowa [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Iowa Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/ Iowa Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Iowa''' or '''IA''' -&nbsp;Free/$
*Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=18&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Iowa Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Indiana.htm Iowa Certificates] online -&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$&nbsp;
*[http://www.idph.state.ia.us/apl/health_statistics.asp The Iowa Department of Public Health] has copies of marriage records from July 1880. They have an index to records after 1916.


== Vital Records  ==
'''Marriages:'''


Civil governments have created records of births, marriages, and deaths. Records containing this information are commonly called “vital records,” because they refer to critical events in a person's life. These are the most important documents for genealogical research, but the births, marriages, and deaths of many people have never been recorded by civil authorities.
*{{RecordSearch|1674842|Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992}} - Free; Incomplete
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2088 ''Iowa Marriages to 1850''] - $; Incomplete
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4460 ''Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900'']&nbsp;- $; Incomplete


The practice of recording civil vital statistics developed slowly in the United States. Early vital information was sometimes recorded in brief entries in register books until the twentieth century, when it became more common to create certificates. The federal government has not registered vital records. This responsibility was left to the town/city, county or state agencies.
'''Deaths:'''


Each state eventually developed its own laws and created a statewide registration system. Unfortunately, these records do not exist until the early 1900's in most states. Local offices did not always comply immediately with the registration laws. Within 20 years after registration laws were enacted, most states were recording at least 90 percent of the births and deaths.
*{{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} - Free; Incomplete


For more information about United States Vital Records see the [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] page.
'''Order a copy of the certificate:'''


== Birth Records  ==
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Indiana.htm Iowa Certificates] online -&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$&nbsp;


'''Early - 1880'''
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'''1880 - Present'''
== Birth Records  ==


Birth records contain much information for family historians. Because births are recorded near the time of the event, they are considered a primary source. In birth records, you generally find the date and place of birth; name and sex of the child; name, residence, race, age, birthplace, and occupation of the father and mother; the mother’s maiden name; number of children born to the mother; number of living children; and physician’s certificate. For more information on birth records see the [[United States Birth Records|birth records]] page.  
Birth records contain much information for family historians. Because births are recorded near the time of the event, they are considered a primary source. In birth records, you generally find the date and place of birth; name and sex of the child; name, residence, race, age, birthplace, and occupation of the father and mother; the mother’s maiden name; number of children born to the mother; number of living children; and physician’s certificate. For more information on birth records see the [[United States Birth Records|birth records]] page.  
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[http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ Iowa Department of Public Health]<br>Vital Records Bureau<br>Lucas State Office Building<br>321 East 12th Street<br>Des Moines, IA 50319-0075<br>Telephone: 515-281-4944<br>Fax: 515-281-4529  
[http://www.idph.state.ia.us/ Iowa Department of Public Health]<br>Vital Records Bureau<br>Lucas State Office Building<br>321 East 12th Street<br>Des Moines, IA 50319-0075<br>Telephone: 515-281-4944<br>Fax: 515-281-4529  


Click [http://www.vitalrec.com here] for current fees and lists of services. <br>  
Click [http://www.vitalrec.com here] for current fees and lists of services. <br>
 
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="50" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Types of Information'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''early -&nbsp;''' '''1880'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''&nbsp;1880 - present'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Name of Child'''
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| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Sex'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Race'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Parents' Names'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Midwife/Doctor'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Date &amp; Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Residence'''
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=== Adoption Records  ===


== Marriage Records  ==
== Marriage Records  ==
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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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<br>The following book indexes marriages in 24 counties:
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| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''early&nbsp;-&nbsp;1958'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''&nbsp;1958 - present'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Name of Bride/Groom'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Date of Marriage'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Location of Marriage'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Presiding Official'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | &nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Date of Birth'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Place of Birth'''
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| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''&nbsp;'''
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Residence at Time of Marriage'''
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=== Divorce Records  ===
*''Iowa Marriages Before Statehood, 1835–1846'' <ref>Fretwell, Shela S. ''Iowa Marriages Before Statehood, 1835–1846''. Waterloo, Iowa: n.p., 1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|340125|title-id|disp=book 977.7 V2f}}.)</ref>


For divorce records see the "[[Iowa Divorce Records|Iowa Divorce Records]]" page. More information about divorce records in the United States can be found on the [[United States Divorce Records|Divorce records]] page.
Records of 11 counties are given in the following collection:


== Deaths Records  ==
*''Iowa Marriages, ca. 1844–1900.'' <ref>Iowa. State Department of History and Archives. ''Iowa Marriages, ca. 1844–1900.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library {{FHL|409048|title-id|disp=film 1023609 items 11–21}}.) </ref>Contains marriage abstracts and newspaper marriage notices for Buena Vista, Chickasaw, Des Moines, Floyd, Freemont, Greene, Mills, Osceola, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, and Story Counties.


'''Early 1880'''
*[http://www.idph.state.ia.us/apl/health_statistics.asp The Iowa Department of Public Health] has copies of marriage records from July 1880. They have an index to records after 1916.


'''1880 - Present'''
== Deaths Records  ==


Death records are also a valuable source. Often, they give: date, place, and cause of death, name, residence, sex, race, marital status, age, occupation and birth place of the deceased, date and place of burial, name and birth place of father, and maiden name and birth place of mother.  
Death records are also a valuable source. Often, they give: date, place, and cause of death, name, residence, sex, race, marital status, age, occupation and birth place of the deceased, date and place of burial, name and birth place of father, and maiden name and birth place of mother.  
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'''Coroner's Records'''  
'''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 [[Family History Library|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>  
[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 [[Family History Library|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>


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== Divorce Records ==
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| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''before&nbsp;- 1900<br>'''
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| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Date of Death'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Place of Death'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Date of Birth/Age'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Place of Burial'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Parents' Names/Maiden'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" | '''Occupation of Deceased'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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'''Marital''' '''Status'''


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[http://ezinearticles.com/?Search-Iowa-Divorce-Records-Online&id=1310222 Iowa divorce records] have been kept since about 1834, when the first [[Iowa]] county was formed. They may provide: a person’s age, the divorce date, maiden name of wife, marriage date and place, occupation, childrens’ names, names of other family members, and places the family lived. Early divorce proceedings are in the district court of each county, and beginning in 1906, transcribed copies of divorce records were sent to the state.
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=== Substitute Records  ===
The Family History Library has copies of the following divorce records:


These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage and death records.
*Prior to 1906 (a few counties)
*1906–mid 1900s (many counties)


*[[Iowa Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records&nbsp;may contain information about birth, marriage and death.
In the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog, divorce records are listed under:


*[[Iowa Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information.&nbsp; These records may also reveal family relationships.
IOWA, [COUNTY] - DIVORCE RECORDS


*[[Iowa Census|Census Records]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.
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*[[Iowa Newspapers|Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.&nbsp; Also check newspaper social columns for&nbsp;additional information.&nbsp;
'''''See Also'''''


*[[Iowa Periodicals|Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.
http://www.countyregistry.org/divorce-records/iowa/


*[[Iowa Military Records|Military Records]]: &nbsp;Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information,&nbsp; In addtion, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.
For divorce records see the "[[Iowa Divorce Records|Iowa Divorce Records]]" page. More information about divorce records in the United States can be found on the [[United States Divorce Records|Divorce records]] page.  


*[[Iowa Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records&nbsp;may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century&nbsp;often contain the exact death date.
== Adoption Records ==


*[[Iowa History|History]]: &nbsp;Local histories, family&nbsp;histories&nbsp;and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the Family History Library catalog.
== Additional Helps  ==


== Family History Library ==
=== Tips ===


The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library]] has some county {{FHL|iowa birth records|title|disp=birth}} and {{FHL|iowa death records|title|disp=death records}} on microfilm to the early 1940s.  
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant.&nbsp; Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths. [[Iowa Vital Records#Substitute_Records|Other substitute records.]]  
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.&nbsp; Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.<br>


Birth, marriage, death, and coroner’s records and indexes for most Iowa counties are listed in the Locality Search of the [[Family History Library Catalog Title Search|Family History Library Catalog]] under:
=== [[Image:Fire.png|thumb|right|110px]]Burned, Lost, or Missing Records  ===


:IOWA - VITAL RECORDS <br>
For a list of record loss in Illinois counties see the following:  
:IOWA, [COUNTY] - VITAL RECORDS <br>
:IOWA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - VITAL RECORDS


== Tips  ==
*[[Burned Counties Research|Burned Counties Research in FamilySearch Wiki]]
*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 Michael John Neill, ''Burned Counties'' in Family History Circle]


*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant.&nbsp; Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.&nbsp; 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.
=== Substitute Records ===
*If you are unable to locate vital records rrecorded by governmeents, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial.&nbsp; A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.&nbsp; Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
*Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''.&nbsp; Search for '''Iowa''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.<br>


== Bibliography  ==
These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage and death records.


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>
*[[Iowa Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records&nbsp;may contain information about birth, marriage and death.


Microfilmed copies of marriage records from many counties can be found at the The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], such as:  
*[[Iowa Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information.&nbsp; These records may also reveal family relationships.


*''Iowa Marriages, Early to 1850: A Research Tool'' <ref>Scott County (Iowa). Clerk of the District Court. ''Iowa Marriages, Early to 1850: A Research Tool''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976, 1986, 1992. (On 57 Family History Library {{FHL|104414|film|disp=films beginning with 104414}}.) </ref>
*[[Iowa Census|Census Records]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.


Two partial indexes list early records of marriages in 39 Iowa counties. These indexes are:
*[[Iowa Newspapers|Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.&nbsp; Also check newspaper social columns for&nbsp;additional information.&nbsp;


*''Iowa Marriages, Early to 1850: A Research Tool'' <ref>''Iowa Marriages, Early to 1850: A Research Tool''. Orem, Utah: Liahona Research, Inc., 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|627567|title-id|disp=book 977.7 V22i}}.) </ref>
*[[Iowa Periodicals|Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.


*''Marriage Records Early-1850''<ref> ''Marriage Records Early-1850''. Orem, Utah. Automated Archives, 1992. (Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; compact disc no. 9, pt. 227.)</ref> This disc also contains marriages in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, and Texas.
*[[Iowa Military Records|Military Records]]: &nbsp;Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information,&nbsp; In addtion, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.


The following book indexes marriages in 24 counties:
*[[Iowa Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records&nbsp;may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century&nbsp;often contain the exact death date.


*''Iowa Marriages Before Statehood, 1835–1846'' <ref>Fretwell, Shela S. ''Iowa Marriages Before Statehood, 1835–1846''. Waterloo, Iowa: n.p., 1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|340125|title-id|disp=book 977.7 V2f}}.)</ref>
*[[Iowa History|History]]: &nbsp;Local histories, family&nbsp;histories&nbsp;and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the Family History Library catalog.


Records of 11 counties are given in the following collection:
== More Online Illinois Vital Records Links  ==


*''Iowa Marriages, ca. 1844–1900.'' <ref>Iowa. State Department of History and Archives. ''Iowa Marriages, ca. 1844–1900.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library {{FHL|409048|title-id|disp=film 1023609 items 11–21}}.) </ref>Contains marriage abstracts and newspaper marriage notices for Buena Vista, Chickasaw, Des Moines, Floyd, Freemont, Greene, Mills, Osceola, Plymouth, Pottawattamie, and Story Counties.
*USGenWeb.org [http://iagenweb.org/ Iowa Site] - Free
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Iowa Iowa Databases] listed on Rootsweb.com - Free
*German Roots Links for Iowa [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Iowa Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$ This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent.
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Iowa''' or '''IA''' -&nbsp;Free/$
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Iowa/iowa.htm Iowa Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] -&nbsp;Free


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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>
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