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*'''1853-1950''' {{FSC|777933|item|disp=Birth Records (Virginia), 1853-1896; Indexes, 1853-1899; Delayed Birth Indexes, 1912-1950}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images | *'''1853-1950''' {{FSC|777933|item|disp=Birth Records (Virginia), 1853-1896; Indexes, 1853-1899; Delayed Birth Indexes, 1912-1950}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images | ||
*'''1853-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/collections/search/va/doh Virginia Department of Health, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records] at Ancestry.com; index & images; index only for more recent years, includes delayed births, free collection | *'''1853-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/collections/search/va/doh Virginia Department of Health, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records] at Ancestry.com; index & images; index only for more recent years, includes delayed births, free collection | ||
*'''1853-1896''' {{RecordSearch|5000046|Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1853-1896''' {{RecordSearch|5000046|Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, coverage may vary | ||
*'''1853-1911''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62153/ Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | *'''1853-1911''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62153/ Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911] at Ancestry - index & images ($) | ||
*'''1912-1913''' {{RecordSearch|2388824|Virginia Birth Certificates, 1912-1913}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | *'''1912-1913''' {{RecordSearch|2388824|Virginia Birth Certificates, 1912-1913}} at FamilySearch — [[Virginia, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
===Marriage=== | ===Marriage=== | ||
*'''Pre-1824''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3001 Virginia Marriages, Pre-1824] at Ancestry — index ($) | *'''Pre-1824''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3001 Virginia Marriages, Pre-1824] at Ancestry — index ($) | ||
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*'''1912-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9278 Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014] at Ancestry — index ($) | *'''1912-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9278 Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014] at Ancestry — index ($) | ||
===Divorce=== | |||
*See [[Virginia Divorce Records|Virginia Divorce Records]] for more resources. | |||
== Get Copies == | == Get Copies == | ||
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*'''1898-1911:''' On March 4, 1898, per an Act of Assembly, the state halted the recordings of births and deaths. Some cities did maintain records during this time <ref>[https://lva-virginia.libguides.com/bmd Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (1853–Present)] at Library of Virginia, Research Guides and Indexes.</ref> | *'''1898-1911:''' On March 4, 1898, per an Act of Assembly, the state halted the recordings of births and deaths. Some cities did maintain records during this time <ref>[https://lva-virginia.libguides.com/bmd Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (1853–Present)] at Library of Virginia, Research Guides and Indexes.</ref> | ||
*'''1912-Current:''' Statewide registration began and has been continuous | *'''1912-Current:''' Statewide registration began and has been continuous | ||
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'''Delayed Birth Records'''<br> | '''Delayed Birth Records'''<br> | ||
[[United_States_Delayed_Birth_Records|Delayed birth records]] were created in the 1940s for adults without birth certificates in order to be eligible for [[United_States_Social_Security_Administration_Records|Social Security]] benefits or for passports. | [[United_States_Delayed_Birth_Records|Delayed birth records]] were created in the 1940s for adults without birth certificates in order to be eligible for [[United_States_Social_Security_Administration_Records|Social Security]] benefits or for passports. | ||
*These will include some births missed in 1898-1911 when recording was halted | *These will include some births missed in 1898-1911 when recording was halted | ||
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''See also:''<br> | ''See also:''<br> | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Virginia|Virginia Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Virginia|Virginia Guided Research]] | ||
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From 1853 through 1896, the information recorded in death registers changed very little. They may contain name of enslaver, if enslaved (before 1865) | From 1853 through 1896, the information recorded in death registers changed very little. They may contain name of enslaver, if enslaved (before 1865) | ||
*'''1853-1896''' counties recorded births and deaths. | *'''1853-1896''' counties recorded births and deaths. | ||
*'''1898-1911''' On March 4, 1898, per an Act of Assembly, the state halted the recordings of births and deaths. <ref>[https://lva-virginia.libguides.com/bmd | *'''1898-1911''' On March 4, 1898, per an Act of Assembly, the state halted the recordings of births and deaths. <ref>[https://lva-virginia.libguides.com/bmd Birth, Marriage, and Death Records (1853–Present)] per Library of Virginia site</ref> | ||
:*Some metropolitan areas did maintain records during this time. | :*Some metropolitan areas did maintain records during this time. | ||
*'''1912-present''' Statewide registration began and has been continuous | *'''1912-present''' Statewide registration began and has been continuous | ||
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''See also:'' | ''See also:'' | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Virginia|Virginia Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Virginia|Virginia Guided Research]] | ||
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* [[United States, How to Use Death Records|United States How to Use Death Records]] | * [[United States, How to Use Death Records|United States How to Use Death Records]] | ||
*[[African_American_Resources_for_Virginia|African_American_Resources_for_Virginia]] | *[[African_American_Resources_for_Virginia|African_American_Resources_for_Virginia]] | ||
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'''Cause of Death'''<br> | '''Cause of Death'''<br> | ||
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate. | *[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate. | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
''See also:''<br> | ''See also:''<br> | ||
*[[Virginia Guided Research|Virginia Guided Research]] | |||
*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | *[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | ||
*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | *[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
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#Couples often married in the county where bride lived or they may have eloped | #Couples often married in the county where bride lived or they may have eloped | ||
#Search the towns and cities where the event took place. Also search surrounding counties to locate the document. | #Search the towns and cities where the event took place. Also search surrounding counties to locate the document. | ||
#The record may not exist because of record loss at the the county courthouse. See | #The record may not exist because of record loss at the the county courthouse. See [[Virginia Vital Records#Burned, Lost, or Missing Records|Burned, Lost, or Missing Records]]. | ||
#The event may not have been recorded by the government at that time. | #The event may not have been recorded by the government at that time. [[Virginia Vital Records#Substitute Records|Substitute Records]]. | ||
*Examine the record to determine accuracy: | *Examine the record to determine accuracy: | ||
#Person providing information may not remember events accurately | #Person providing information may not remember events accurately | ||
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*Review the informant on the document: | *Review the informant on the document: | ||
#Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record | #Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record | ||
#See if records about the informant may have clues | #See if records about the informant may have clues about the family | ||
# | #Verify vital information with other sources <br> | ||
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:''See also:''<br> | :''See also:''<br> | ||
:* [[Virginia Research Tips and Strategies]] | :* [[Virginia Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
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===Burned, Lost, or Missing Records=== | |||
The following counties had record loss. Click on the county for more information.<br> | The following counties had record loss. Click on the county for more information.<br> | ||
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===Substitute Records=== | |||
For other records that may give birth, marriage, or death information, see: | For other records that may give birth, marriage, or death information, see: | ||
*[[Virginia Substitute Records|Virginia Substitute Records]] | *[[Virginia Substitute Records|Virginia Substitute Records]] | ||