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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah Vital Records|Vital Records]]'' | ||
'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | '''Introduction to Vital Records''' | ||
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==== Adoption Records ==== | ==== Adoption Records ==== | ||
Utah law permits public access to adoption records over 100 years old.<ref>[http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE78B/htm/78B06_014100.htm Utah Code 1953 78B-6-141 (2)(e)].</ref> Records of adoptions are found in probate registers, record books and case files. The Utah State Archives holds such records for many counties, more detail on their [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/adoptions.htm Adoptions Research Guide]. | Utah law permits public access to adoption records over 100 years old.<ref>[http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE78B/htm/78B06_014100.htm Utah Code 1953 78B-6-141 (2)(e)].</ref> Records of adoptions are found in probate registers, record books and case files. The Utah State Archives holds such records for many counties, more detail on their [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/adoptions.htm Adoptions Research Guide]. | ||
=== Marriage Records === | === Marriage Records === | ||
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''Territorial vital records: births, divorces, guardianship, marriages, naturalization, wills; 1800's thru 1906 Utah territory, AZ, CO, ID, NV, WY, Indian Terr.; LDS branches, wards; Deseret News vital recs.; J.P. marriages; Meth''. <ref>St. George, Utah: Genealogical CD Publishing, 1994. {{FHL|695305|Item|disp=FHL compact disc no. 15.)</ref> | ''Territorial vital records: births, divorces, guardianship, marriages, naturalization, wills; 1800's thru 1906 Utah territory, AZ, CO, ID, NV, WY, Indian Terr.; LDS branches, wards; Deseret News vital recs.; J.P. marriages; Meth''. <ref>St. George, Utah: Genealogical CD Publishing, 1994. {{FHL|695305|Item|disp=FHL compact disc no. 15.)</ref> | ||
'''Records before 1887'''. Civil registration of marriages was not required in Utah until 1887; however, some records of marriages before 1887 are in the justice of the peace or probate court records. These early marriage records were usually interfiled with other court matters. For a description of records of marriage in Utah before 1887, see an explanation of sources in the Western States Marriage Index under "[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/utahPre1887Sources.cfm Pre-1887 Sources for Utah Counties]." | '''Records before 1887'''. Civil registration of marriages was not required in Utah until 1887; however, some records of marriages before 1887 are in the justice of the peace or probate court records. These early marriage records were usually interfiled with other court matters. For a description of records of marriage in Utah before 1887, see an explanation of sources in the Western States Marriage Index under "[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/utahPre1887Sources.cfm Pre-1887 Sources for Utah Counties]." | ||
Most of these court records are currently at either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives (see [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/marriage.htm Marriage Records Research Guide]). Some are also in the personal journals of individual judges. The Family History Library has pre-1887 court records for a number of Utah counties. | Most of these court records are currently at either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives (see [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/marriage.htm Marriage Records Research Guide]). Some are also in the personal journals of individual judges. The Family History Library has pre-1887 court records for a number of Utah counties. | ||
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Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | ||
For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] | For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] | ||
'''1887–Present''' | '''1887–Present''' In 1887, the Edmunds-Tucker Act required that marriage records be kept in the office of the probate court. Beginning in the late 1890s they were kept by the county clerks. County marriage records from 1887 to the present are currently found in either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library has film copies of these records to about 1960 for most counties. Check the county for marriage records and which records are being digitized. | ||
In 1887, the Edmunds-Tucker Act required that marriage records be kept in the office of the probate court. Beginning in the late 1890s they were kept by the county clerks. County marriage records from 1887 to the present are currently found in either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library has film copies of these records to about 1960 for most counties. | |||
Most marriage records show names of bride and groom, residences, and ages. Names of witnesses can help identify relatives or neighbors. Later records may include birth information and parents' names. | Most marriage records show names of bride and groom, residences, and ages. Names of witnesses can help identify relatives or neighbors. Later records may include birth information and parents' names. | ||
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State registration of deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. [[Image:Image example.jpg|right|500px|Utah Death Certificate Example]] | State registration of deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. [[Image:Image example.jpg|right|500px|Utah Death Certificate Example]] | ||
'''County Records''' | |||
Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | ||
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Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|738116|title-id|disp=FHL Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref> | Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|738116|title-id|disp=FHL Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref> | ||
'''State Records ''' | |||
For information about state birth and death records, write to: | For information about state birth and death records, write to: | ||
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<span />'''[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html Utah State Archives and Records Service]'''. <br>The death certificates are also on microfilm and cover the years from 1904 to 1960. You may call, write, visit, or e-mail the archives for information. The address is listed in the "'''[[Utah Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]"''' page. Their Internet site provides more details | <span />'''[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html Utah State Archives and Records Service]'''. <br>The death certificates are also on microfilm and cover the years from 1904 to 1960. You may call, write, visit, or e-mail the archives for information. The address is listed in the "'''[[Utah Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]"''' page. Their Internet site provides more details | ||
'''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.<br> | '''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.<br> | ||
=== Additional Helps === | |||
=== Guide to Vital Records === | ==== Guide to Vital Records ==== | ||
You can learn more about the history and availability of Utah vital records through the Internet at [http://www.slvhealth.org/services/birthdeathcerts/ Bureau of Vital Records] and [http://archives.utah.gov/index.html Utah State Archives] Internet sites. | You can learn more about the history and availability of Utah vital records through the Internet at [http://www.slvhealth.org/services/birthdeathcerts/ Bureau of Vital Records] and [http://archives.utah.gov/index.html Utah State Archives] Internet sites. | ||
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''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. <ref>(Family History Library {{FHL|17374|item|disp=FHL Book 979.2 A3v; Fiche 6046623}}.) </ref>The book has four sections: birth, death, marriage, and divorce. It has samples of the documents being used and a copy of the instructions to the clerks and doctors on how to fill in the forms. | ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. <ref>(Family History Library {{FHL|17374|item|disp=FHL Book 979.2 A3v; Fiche 6046623}}.) </ref>The book has four sections: birth, death, marriage, and divorce. It has samples of the documents being used and a copy of the instructions to the clerks and doctors on how to fill in the forms. | ||
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=== Tips === | |||
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | *Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
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*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anone except a direct relative. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Utah''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county. | *Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Utah''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county. | ||
==== Alternative Records ==== | |||
*[[Utah Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church records will be valuable. | |||
*[[Utah Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships. | |||
*[[Utah Census|Census]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search. | |||
*[[Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Social Security Death Index (SSDI)]]: The SSDI indexes deaths for those who had social security numbers and the death was reported to the Social Security Administration. Most records start in 1962. | |||
*[[Utah Newspapers|Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices. Also check newspaper social columns for additional information. In Utah there are newspaper indexes to deaths and marriages from 1867 to 1961. | |||
*[[Utah Periodicals|Utah Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information. | |||
*[[Utah Military Records|Utah Military Records]]: Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information. | |||
*[[Utah Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date. | |||
*[[Utah History|History]]: Local histories, family histories and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the Family History Library catalog. | |||
[http://www.carbon-utgenweb.com/1896-1916minersA-C.html Utah Mining Accidents 1896-1916] at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb] - free. | |||
<br> '''Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:''' | <br> '''Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:''' | ||