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[[Iowa_Vital_Records#More_Online_Iowa_Vital_Records_Links|More Online Iowa Vital Records Links]] | [[Iowa_Vital_Records#More_Online_Iowa_Vital_Records_Links|More Online Iowa Vital Records Links]] | ||
== Birth Records == | == 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. | ||
'''County Records of Births and Deaths''' | '''County Records of Births and Deaths''' A few counties in Iowa began to register [http://iagenweb.org/state/research/bmdguide.htm vital statistics] during the 1870s, but most county records began in 1880, when a state law took effect requiring counties to register births and deaths. This law was generally complied with by 1924. In the 1940s, many people applied for delayed birth certificates in order to be eligible for [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=2;t=searchable;c=1202535 Social Security] benefits. | ||
A few counties in Iowa began to register [http://iagenweb.org/state/research/bmdguide.htm vital statistics] during the 1870s, but most county records began in 1880, when a state law took effect requiring counties to register births and deaths. This law was generally complied with by 1924. In the 1940s, many people applied for delayed birth certificates in order to be eligible for [http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=2;t=searchable;c=1202535 Social Security] benefits. | |||
The [http://iagenweb.org/state/research/bmdguide.htm Iowa GenWeb page] offers a chart of each Iowa county, and the dates that they began keeping birth, marriage and death records. Many of the counties have transcribed records available at the site if you click on the county name from the chart. For more information see the [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] page for the United States. | The [http://iagenweb.org/state/research/bmdguide.htm Iowa GenWeb page] offers a chart of each Iowa county, and the dates that they began keeping birth, marriage and death records. Many of the counties have transcribed records available at the site if you click on the county name from the chart. For more information see the [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] page for the United States. | ||
'''State Records of Births and Deaths''' | '''State Records of Births and Deaths''' The state has copies of birth records beginning in July 1880 and copies of death records beginning in January 1891. Copies are available to immediate family members only. You will need to state your relationship to the individual whose record you want and the reason you want the information. To request copies or information about fees and restrictions, contact: | ||
The state has copies of birth records beginning in July 1880 and copies of death records beginning in January 1891. Copies are available to immediate family members only. You will need to state your relationship to the individual whose record you want and the reason you want the information. To request copies or information about fees and restrictions, contact: | |||
[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. | Click [http://www.vitalrec.com here] for current fees and lists of services. | ||
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== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||