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==='''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. [[United States 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. [[United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/idaho.htm Idaho Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/index/catalog-search#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=keywords&searchCriteria=Guide+to+Idaho+Index&placeName=&author_givenName=&author_surname= Idaho Statewide Indexes] at the FamilySearch Library. | ||
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| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |'''Marriage Records''' | | valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |'''Marriage Records''' | ||
| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |'''Death/Will''' | | valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |'''Death/Will''' '''Records''' | ||
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| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States] | | valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States] | ||
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==Idaho Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online== | ==Idaho Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online== | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Idaho Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Idaho_Vital_Records|Idaho Vital Records | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Idaho Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Idaho_Vital_Records|Idaho Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Idaho 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. '''<br>''' | ||
*1883 - 1929 {{RecordSearch|1951759|Idaho, County Birth and Death Records 1883-1929}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Idaho, County Birth and Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *1883 - 1929 {{RecordSearch|1951759|Idaho, County Birth and Death Records 1883-1929}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[Idaho, County Birth and Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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'''1911 - Present''' | '''1911 - Present''' | ||
Statewide registration of births began in 1911, and was generally complied with in the western part of Idaho by the early 1920s. Eastern and northern Idaho were much later in compliance. | Statewide registration of births began in 1911, and was generally complied with in the western part of Idaho by the early 1920s. Eastern and northern Idaho were much later in compliance. Delayed birth certificates were occasionally issued to satisfy passport, Social Security and other requirements. | ||
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The county recorders have marriage records since the date each county was organized. In addition to the registers most counties will also have the original marriage applications. These are especially valuable if one or both marriage parties are under legal age as permission from the parent or guardian is included. The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed most of the pre-1950's registers | The county recorders have marriage records since the date each county was organized. In addition to the registers most counties will also have the original marriage applications. These are especially valuable if one or both marriage parties are under legal age as permission from the parent or guardian is included. The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed most of the pre-1950's registers | ||
Brigham Young University-Idaho McKay Library and the Idaho Falls Regional FamilySearch Center has compiled a [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] which is available online. Marriage records from all counties in Idaho, as well as | Brigham Young University-Idaho McKay Library and the Idaho Falls Regional FamilySearch Center has compiled a [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] which is available online. Marriage records from all counties in Idaho, as well as bordering states, are included in this index. See: [[Western States Marriage Index|Western States Marriage Index Wiki Page]]. | ||
Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]]. | Coeur d'Alene, [[Kootenai County, Idaho]] served '''eloping couples '''from Idaho, and Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana. In Coeur d'Alene, there was no paper work or waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Some Idaho couples may have run away to West Wendover, [[Elko County, Nevada]]. | ||
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|+'''Information in | |+'''Information in Idaho Death Records''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="40" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information<br>''' | | width="52%" valign="middle" height="40" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information<br>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''before | | width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''before - 1911<br>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1911 - present<br>''' | | width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1911 - present<br>''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Deceased<br>''' | | width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Deceased<br>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>''' | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>''' ''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Death''' | | width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Death''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Death''' | | width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Death''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth/Age''' | | width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth/Age''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth''' | | 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>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Burial''' | | 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>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names/Maiden''' | | 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>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Occupation of Deceased''' | | 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>''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br> ''' | ||
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| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>research''' | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>research''' | ||
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>& complete | | width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>& complete ''' | ||
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=== Cause of Death === | === Cause of Death === | ||
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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 births, marriages and deaths. | ||
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relation. | ||
*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 '''Idaho''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county. | ||
==Archives, Libraries and Societies== | ==Archives, Libraries and Societies== | ||
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