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== Nebraska Birth, Marriage and Death Records == | == Nebraska Birth, Marriage and Death Records == | ||
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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/Nebraska.htm Nebraska Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [https://familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=Iowa&author_givenName=&author_surname=&subjectCountTotal=200 Nebraska Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library. | [[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/Nebraska.htm Nebraska Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [https://familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=Iowa&author_givenName=&author_surname=&subjectCountTotal=200 Nebraska Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library. | ||
== Vital Records Reference Dates == | == Vital Records Reference Dates == | ||
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The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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. | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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. | ||
'''Family Search Historical Records''' | |||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654 Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995] | |||
'''A wiki article describing a FamilySearch collection is found at:''' | |||
*[[Nebraska Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
'''Other''' | |||
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Nebraska/nebraska.htm Nebraska Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | *[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Nebraska/nebraska.htm Nebraska Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | ||
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Nebraska Nebraska Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | *[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Nebraska Nebraska Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | ||
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/state/ Nebraska Site ]- Free | *USGenWeb.org [http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/state/ Nebraska Site ]- Free | ||
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-NE-NDX.html Nebraska ]- Free/$ | *The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-NE-NDX.html Nebraska ]- Free/$ | ||
*See Joe Beine's links to online Nebraska [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Nebraska Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ | *See Joe Beine's links to online Nebraska [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Nebraska Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ | ||
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/NE/ Nebraska Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/NE/ Nebraska Genealogy and History], including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*[http://www.progenealogists.com/ ProGenealogists'] Genealogy Slueth page contains a list of [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm Vital Records] websites, including Nebraska. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Nebraska''' or '''NE''' - Free/$ | *[http://www.progenealogists.com/ ProGenealogists'] Genealogy Slueth page contains a list of [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm Vital Records] websites, including Nebraska. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Nebraska''' or '''NE''' - Free/$ | ||
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?i=d&tp=2&p=30&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Nebraska Birth, Marriage & Death Records] at Ancestry.com - $ | *Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?i=d&tp=2&p=30&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Nebraska Birth, Marriage & Death Records] at Ancestry.com - $ | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/nebraska.htm Nebraska Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | *I Dream of Genealogy [http://www.idreamof.com/marriage/ne.html Nebraska Marriages] - Free/$ | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/nebraska.htm Nebraska Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | |||
== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
=== Local Records of Births and Deaths === | === Local Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
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A few [[Nebraska|Nebraska]] counties also began recording births and deaths before statewide registration. Contact the county clerk to obtain copies of the records. Copies of the incomplete county records before 1905 (except Douglas County) are also available at the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see below). For Douglas County records write to: | A few [[Nebraska|Nebraska]] counties also began recording births and deaths before statewide registration. Contact the county clerk to obtain copies of the records. Copies of the incomplete county records before 1905 (except Douglas County) are also available at the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see below). For Douglas County records write to: | ||
'''[http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/ Douglas County Health Department]'''<br>Vital Statistics, Civic Center, Room 402<br>1819 Farnam Street<br>Omaha, NE 68183-0401<br>Telephone: 402-444-7205 | '''[http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/ Douglas County Health Department]'''<br>Vital Statistics, Civic Center, Room 402<br>1819 Farnam Street<br>Omaha, NE 68183-0401<br>Telephone: 402-444-7205 | ||
=== State Records of Births and Deaths === | === State Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
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Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1904 and was generally complied with by 1920. Delayed registrations are also available from 1917 for births that occurred before that time. To obtain copies of the records, write to: | Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1904 and was generally complied with by 1920. Delayed registrations are also available from 1917 for births that occurred before that time. To obtain copies of the records, write to: | ||
'''[http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/vitalrecords.aspx Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services]'''<br>Division of Public Health<br>Vital Records <br>P.O. Box 95065 <br>Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 <br>Telephone: 402-471-2871<br>E-mail: [mailto:DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov] | '''[http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/vitalrecords.aspx Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services]'''<br>Division of Public Health<br>Vital Records <br>P.O. Box 95065 <br>Lincoln, NE 68509-5065 <br>Telephone: 402-471-2871<br>E-mail: [mailto:DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov DHHS.VitalRecords@nebraska.gov] | ||
State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. Requests for records of persons born or married within the last 50 years are only available to a member of the immediate family. | State your relationship to the individual and the reason you want the information. Requests for records of persons born or married within the last 50 years are only available to a member of the immediate family. | ||
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The current fees for this service are listed at the above website and at [http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRecords.com]. | The current fees for this service are listed at the above website and at [http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRecords.com]. | ||
The Family History Library has not acquired copies of Nebraska birth or death records from state, county, or city offices. Some vital records have been transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals. | The Family History Library has not acquired copies of Nebraska birth or death records from state, county, or city offices. Some vital records have been transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals. | ||
=== Adoption Records === | === Adoption Records === | ||
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Marriage records for some counties may be found at [http://usgwarchives.net/marriages/nebraska/nebraska.htm Nebraska Marriage Records] | Marriage records for some counties may be found at [http://usgwarchives.net/marriages/nebraska/nebraska.htm Nebraska Marriage Records] | ||
=== Divorce Records === | === Divorce Records === | ||
Divorce proceedings since the 1850's have been kept by the clerk of the district court for each county. Divorce records since 1909 are also at the Bureau of Vital Statistics. | Divorce proceedings since the 1850's have been kept by the clerk of the district court for each county. Divorce records since 1909 are also at the Bureau of Vital Statistics. | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
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== Inventory of Vital Records == | == Inventory of Vital Records == | ||
A description of the history and availability of existing records is in ''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska''. <ref name="null">''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska'' (Lincoln, Nebraska: Historical Records Survey, 1941); Family History Library {{FHL|12869|title-id|disp=book 978.2 V23h, film 874077 item 3; fiche 6046710}}.</ref> | A description of the history and availability of existing records is in ''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska''. <ref name="null">''The Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records In Nebraska'' (Lincoln, Nebraska: Historical Records Survey, 1941); Family History Library {{FHL|12869|title-id|disp=book 978.2 V23h, film 874077 item 3; fiche 6046710}}.</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||