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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. [[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.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w | [[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.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm New Hampshire Vital Records State Department of Health] or the Town Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also records at the Family History Library, online at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]. | ||
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*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/NH/ New Hampshire Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/NH/ New Hampshire Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''New Hampshire''' or '''NH''' - Free/$ | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''New Hampshire''' or '''NH''' - Free/$ | ||
*Search the [http://www. | *Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/ New Hampshire Birth, Marriage & Death Records] at Ancestry.com - $ | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_hampshire.htm New Hampshire Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_hampshire.htm New Hampshire Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | ||
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Official records of births, marriages, and deaths occurring in each [[New Hampshire|New Hampshire]] town or city are kept by the clerk, who sends copies to the Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics in Concord, New Hampshire. The original records of every town, early to 1900, have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. | Official records of births, marriages, and deaths occurring in each [[New Hampshire|New Hampshire]] town or city are kept by the clerk, who sends copies to the Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics in Concord, New Hampshire. The original records of every town, early to 1900, have been microfilmed and are available at the Family History Library. | ||
*''Index to Births, Early to 1900'' <ref>New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Births, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. ({{FHL|285935|title-id|disp=On 98 Family History Library films beginning with 1000480}}.) </ref>These index cards are filed alphabetically by surname using the first and third letter of the name. The information on the cards includes the place of birth, the names of the parents, and occasionally additional information. | *''Index to Births, Early to 1900'' <ref>New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Births, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. ({{FHL|285935|title-id|disp=On 98 Family History Library films beginning with 1000480}}.){{dead link}}</ref>These index cards are filed alphabetically by surname using the first and third letter of the name. The information on the cards includes the place of birth, the names of the parents, and occasionally additional information. | ||
Until 1883 less than half the population was listed in the vital records. These records often gave little information about parents and their birthplaces. After 1901 the records are more complete and give much more genealogical information. | Until 1883 less than half the population was listed in the vital records. These records often gave little information about parents and their birthplaces. After 1901 the records are more complete and give much more genealogical information. | ||
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*''New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961'' <ref>Oesterlin, Pauline J. ''New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961''. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1991. ({{FHL|550410|title-id|disp=Family History Library book 974.2 V2o}}.) </ref>This source lists marriage intentions and licenses for 1709– 1911, plus out-of-state ministers’ licenses, 1921–1961. An index is included. | *''New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961'' <ref>Oesterlin, Pauline J. ''New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961''. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1991. ({{FHL|550410|title-id|disp=Family History Library book 974.2 V2o}}.) </ref>This source lists marriage intentions and licenses for 1709– 1911, plus out-of-state ministers’ licenses, 1921–1961. An index is included. | ||
*'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' New Hampshire couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Cecil County, Maryland|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, VA]].<ref name="Eakle1"> | *'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' New Hampshire couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Cecil County, Maryland|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, VA]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19</ref> | ||
[[New Hampshire Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[New Hampshire Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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'''Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics'''<br>Health and Welfare Building<br>6 Hazen Drive<br>Concord, NH 03301<br>Telephone: 603-271-4651<br>Internet address: [http://www.vitalrec.com/nh.html New Hampshire Vital Records Office] | '''Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics'''<br>Health and Welfare Building<br>6 Hazen Drive<br>Concord, NH 03301<br>Telephone: 603-271-4651<br>Internet address: [http://www.vitalrec.com/nh.html New Hampshire Vital Records Office] | ||
Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, also search the town records for the original information. See [[New Hampshire Town Records]] for details. Vital records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under: | Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, also search the town records for the original information. See [[New Hampshire Town Records]] for details. Vital records can be found in the Family History Library [https://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog] Locality Search under: | ||
:NEW HAMPSHIRE- VITAL RECORDS | :NEW HAMPSHIRE- VITAL RECORDS | ||
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*[[New Hampshire Statewide Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New Hampshire Statewide Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[New Hampshire Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New Hampshire Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[ | *[[New Hampshire, Manchester, Hillsborough County, Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New Hampshire, Manchester, Hillsborough County, Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[New Hampshire Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New Hampshire Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[New Hampshire Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New Hampshire Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New Hampshire Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New Hampshire Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Category:New_Hampshire|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:New_Hampshire|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||