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How to Find United States Births 
Connecticut Births
In Connecticut, towns were created starting in the early 1630s. Births were and are recorded by town clerks, starting with the beginning of the town. Statewide registration of births began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns have copies of these records.
Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Births before 1897[edit | edit source]
Town clerks kept records of the births in the town from the time the town started. Connecticut towns are like western townships, so several populated places are in a town. The name of the town is used in official records rather than the name of the populated place. Early town clerks put birth records in town records and in land records. After about 1850, the birth information was only put in town records. Town clerks were usually good at recording birth information.
If you do not find the birth information in the town where your ancestor was born, you may need to look at substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.
| Records that give birth information: | ||
Births from 1913 thru 1930[edit | edit source]
STEP ONE: Find Birth Information[edit | edit source]
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the West Virginia Department of Health office.
| West Virginia Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images | ||||
| Try 1st: | ||||
| 1853-1930 - At West Virginia Division of Culture and History | Free; most counties go to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records | |||
| Try 2nd: | ||||
| 1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org | Free; not all counties are complete to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image | |||
| Next try: | ||||
| Ancestry database: Includes Index Only | ||||
| Choose one of the following: | ||||
| 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries | Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center | |||
| 1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription | $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library | |||
| Can't access Ancestry? | Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the West Virginia Department of Health State Office. | |||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No birth record for your ancestor? | Other records with birth information | |||
STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]
PART A: You know the exact date of birth
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:
| To Order Birth Certificates | |||
| From County of Birth | From WV Dept. of Health State office | ||
| Pros | Cons | Pros | Cons |
| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state | County websites can be more difficult to use | Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee | May be more expensive than ordering from the county |
See list of restrictions for ordering birth records
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.
PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search.
See list of restrictions for ordering birth records
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.
Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records[edit | edit source]
Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years from the government agency, you must be:
- The person on the certificate
- The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
- The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
- The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
- The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
- Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
- NOTE: A copy of the birth record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search other records with birth information.