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''[[United States|United States]] | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New_York_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' <br><br>'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | ||
<br>'''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]] 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.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/ New York Vital Records State Department of Health]. | [[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]] 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.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/ New York Vital Records State Department of Health]. | ||
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== New York Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | == New York Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New York Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for New York 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>''' | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New York Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for New York 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>''' | ||
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#New New York Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | *[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#New New York Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | ||
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*[http://newyork-genealogy.com/New-York-Vital-Records.cfm New York Genealogy--Vital Records] Organizes vital record sources by locality in New York | *[http://newyork-genealogy.com/New-York-Vital-Records.cfm New York Genealogy--Vital Records] Organizes vital record sources by locality in New York | ||
If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them. | If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them. | ||
== <br>Records of Births and Deaths == | == <br>Records of Births and Deaths == | ||
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:*[[Essex County, New York|Crown Point, Essex, New York]] | :*[[Essex County, New York|Crown Point, Essex, New York]] | ||
:*Niagara Falls, [[Ontario]], Canada | :*Niagara Falls, [[Ontario]], Canada | ||
:*[[Cecil County, Maryland|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]] | :*[[Cecil County, Maryland|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]] | ||
:*[[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, Virginia]] | :*[[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, Virginia]] | ||
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Before 1787, divorce was practically nonexistent in New York. Some petitions for divorce were made to the governor or legislature, but only a few were granted. Records of divorces granted by acts of the legislature consist both of the legislative act and petitions that were sent to the legislature. Acts of divorce are indexed in the index mentioned under the "[[New York Law and Legislation|Law and Legislation]]" page. | Before 1787, divorce was practically nonexistent in New York. Some petitions for divorce were made to the governor or legislature, but only a few were granted. Records of divorces granted by acts of the legislature consist both of the legislative act and petitions that were sent to the legislature. Acts of divorce are indexed in the index mentioned under the "[[New York Law and Legislation|Law and Legislation]]" page. | ||
From 1787–1847, divorces were recorded in chancery court records. Chancery court divorces are at the state archives. | From 1787–1847, divorces were recorded in chancery court records. Chancery court divorces are at the state archives. | ||
ince 1846, the supreme court has recorded divorce proceedings. Many people before 1966 found it easier to obtain a divorce out of state. Access to supreme court divorce records less than 100 years old is prohibited without judicial permission. You must obtain a court order to see a file. The actual trial records are sealed. | ince 1846, the supreme court has recorded divorce proceedings. Many people before 1966 found it easier to obtain a divorce out of state. Access to supreme court divorce records less than 100 years old is prohibited without judicial permission. You must obtain a court order to see a file. The actual trial records are sealed. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{New York|New York}} | {{New York|New York}} | ||
[[New York Marriage Licenses and Certificates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | [[New York Marriage Licenses and Certificates (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
[[New York Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[New York Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||