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<br> In Vermont, towns were created starting about 1760. Deaths were and still are recorded by town clerks, beginning when the town was formed. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1857 and was generally complied with by 1919. The towns have copies of these state death registration records.  
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Death records in Vermont were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting as early as the 1760s. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns continue to record deaths.  


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<br> Death records were kept by each town clerk. Early town clerks put death records in town records and in land records. After about 1850, death information was only put in town records. Town clerks were usually good at recording death information. The towns continue to keep death records today. These are described further in [[Vermont Town Records|Vermont Town Records]].<br>  
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=== '''Deaths before 1857'''  ===
 
The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records, and they continue to keep the records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records.&nbsp;
 
==== Step 1 - Check indexes  ====
 
Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index, consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index.<br>
 
*[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=31 Vermont Collections] on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] - Free. This is a growing database.<br>
 
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/vermont/index.html Online Vermont Death Indexes and Records] - Free<br>
 
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Vermont Vermont Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]- Free. Arranged by town. Several cemetery lists, but only a few death lists are currently in the database.
 
Two film indexes are:
 
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==== Step 2 - Check original records  ====
 
In Vermont, the following types of records often have death information:<br>
 
*Land records<br>
*Town records<br>


Following the Revolutionary War until about 1870, records were not always recorded. In 1870, the State Board of Health was established and record keeping in towns improved.  
Most of the land and town records have been filmed and are available through the FamilySearch site at family history centers, the Vermont State Library, and the Family History Library. <br>


Vermont towns are like western townships, so several populated places are in a town's borders. The name of the town is used in official records rather than the name of the populated place. <br>  
To find the film numbers: <br>  


If you do not find death information in the town where your ancestor died, you may need to look at [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place or try the records in a neighboring town.<br>  
#Go to the [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog] <br>
#Do a Place Search for the name of the town. <br>
#On the list of record types for the town, click '''Land and Property''', '''Vital Records''', or '''Town Records '''for a list of the available records. <br>  
#Click titles with the town clerk&nbsp;as the author . Though the original records were usually made by town clerk, sometimes the records were made by a court or&nbsp;the registrar of vital statistics.
 
==== Step 3 - Check other types of records  ====


You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
You can also search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
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:[[Vermont Vital Records#State_Records_of_Births_and_Deaths|Birth Records]]
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:[[Vermont Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Vermont Church Records|Church Records]]  
:[[Vermont Census|Census]]  
:[[Vermont Census|Census]]  
:[[Vermont Bible Records|Bible Records]]
:[[Vermont Bible Records|Bible Records]]
:[[Vermont Military Records|Military Records]]


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== '''Deaths 1760 to 1857'''  ==
=== '''Deaths from 1857 to 1919'''  ===


For deaths that occurred in this time period try the following databases:
==== State Records  ====


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State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact:  
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[http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130 Department of Public Health]<br>Vital Records Section<br>410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor<br>Hartford, CT 06134 <br>Telephone: 860-509-7700<br>
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Mailing Address:<br>CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records <br>410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS <br>P.O. Box 340308 <br>Hartford, CT 06134-0308 <br>
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Their [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388130 Website] gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Web sites for information in ordering town vital records.
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| ''Try 1st:''
To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write, see:<br>
| {{RecordSearch|1987653|1732-2005 - At FamilySearch.org}}
 
| '''Free;''' Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town records, 1732-2005: index & images to birth, marriage and death records from town clerk offices.
*CDC.gov, [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/vermont.htm Where to Write for Vital Records, Vermont] has information for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.<br>
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*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.
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| {{RecordSearch|1784223|1760-1954 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' a name index and index card images to town birth, marriage and death records.
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4661 1720-1908 - At Ancestry.com]
| width="65%" | '''($); Free at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4661 FamilySearch centers;]''' index & images for Vermont town and vital records
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| {{RecordSearch|1627819|1850-2005 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' Vermont, town records, 1850-2005: limited counties, Vermont vital records from various counties and towns, '''''Browse Only'''''
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| {{RecordSearch|2075288|1760-2008 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-2003: name index & images of births, marriages and deaths.
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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==== Town Death Records ====
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== '''Deaths 1857 to the Present'''  ==
See the [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&q=388128 Town Vital Records Directory] for the address, phone number, and link for each town clerk.


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| {{RecordSearch|1987653|1732-2005 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town records, 1732-2005: index & images to birth, marriage and death records from town clerk offices
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| '''Free;''' Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-2003: name index & images of births, marriages and deaths.
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| {{RecordSearch|1784223|1760-1954 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' a name index and index card images to town birth, marriage and death records.
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1607 1909-2008 - At Ancestry.com]
| width="65%" | '''($) [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1607 Free at FamilySearch centers;]''' index & images for Vermont, Death Records 1909 to 2008.
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4661 1720-1908 - At Ancestry.com]
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3269 1981-2001 - At Ancestry.com]
| width="65%" | '''($) [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3269 Free at FamilySearch centers;]''' Vermont Death Index 1981 to 2001. ''' ''Index only'' '''
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| {{RecordSearch|1675549|1760-1954 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' Vermont Deaths and Burials, 1871-1965, index & images
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| {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free;''' Index to the Social Security Death Index for the United States
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014]
| '''($)''' [http://search.ancestrys.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 Free at FamilySearch centers.] Index to the Social Security Death Index for the United States
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| [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007]
| '''($)''' [http://search.ancestrys.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 Free at FamilySearch centers.] Incomplete
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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<center>[[How to Find Vermont Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Vermont Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
== '''Deaths 1919 to the Present'''  ==
 
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:


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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information''' ====
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From VT State Archives and Records Administration or Vermont Department of Health
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [https://www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/voters.aspx From the clerk of the town where the birth occurred]
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
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| [http://www.healthvermont.gov/research/records/obtain_record.aspx#vdhrecords Department of Health-Only deaths within last 5 years]
[https://www.sec.state.vt.us/elections/voters.aspx VSARA-births 5 years ago or earlier]


| The State records are not as complete, particularly pre-1909.
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]].'''<br>''' <br>
| May be faster.
May be more complete.  


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[http://www.healthvermont.gov/research/records/obtain_record.aspx Vermont Department of Health]  
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There are '''No Restrictions''' for obtaining Vermont vital records.  
 
If you do not want to order the death record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]]. '''<br>''' <br>
<center>[[How to Find Vermont Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Vermont Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
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[[Category:Vermont_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How-To Articles]]
[[Category:Vermont|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] [[Category:How_to_articles]]
 
*{{RecordSearch|1675549|Vermont, Deaths and Burials, 1871-1965}} Index.

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How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Vermont Deaths

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 This page is Under Construction.


Death records in Vermont were kept by the towns from the beginning of each town starting as early as the 1760s. Statewide registration of deaths began in 1897 in Connecticut and was generally complied with by 1915. The towns continue to record deaths.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Death Records
Choose a time period:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records


Deaths before 1857[edit | edit source]

The state of Connecticut started keeping death records in 1897. Before that time, town clerks kept death records, and they continue to keep the records. The clerks recorded the deaths in town records and/or in land records. 

Step 1 - Check indexes[edit | edit source]

Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index, consult the original record to confirm the information in the index.

  • Vermont Databases listed on Rootsweb.com- Free. Arranged by town. Several cemetery lists, but only a few death lists are currently in the database.

Two film indexes are:


Step 2 - Check original records[edit | edit source]

In Vermont, the following types of records often have death information:

  • Land records
  • Town records

Most of the land and town records have been filmed and are available through the FamilySearch site at family history centers, the Vermont State Library, and the Family History Library.

To find the film numbers:

  1. Go to the Family History Library Catalog
  2. Do a Place Search for the name of the town.
  3. On the list of record types for the town, click Land and Property, Vital Records, or Town Records for a list of the available records.
  4. Click titles with the town clerk as the author . Though the original records were usually made by town clerk, sometimes the records were made by a court or the registrar of vital statistics.

Step 3 - Check other types of records[edit | edit source]

You can also search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

  Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Tax Records
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year



Deaths from 1857 to 1919[edit | edit source]

State Records[edit | edit source]

State registration of vital statistics began in 1897 and was generally complied with by 1915. For copies of state records, you can contact:

Department of Public Health
Vital Records Section
410 Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor
Hartford, CT 06134
Telephone: 860-509-7700

Mailing Address:
CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records
410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS
P.O. Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308

Their Website gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Web sites for information in ordering town vital records.

To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write, see:

  • VitalRec.com ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.

Town Death Records[edit | edit source]

Towns have kept death records from the beginning of each town and continue to keep these records.  The towns send copies of the records to the state Department of Public Health (see above). People can also access the records at the town halls.

See the Town Vital Records Directory for the address, phone number, and link for each town clerk.

Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths 1919 to the Present[edit | edit source]

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

If you do not want to order the death record, you can search other records with death information.

Vermont Department of Health

Return to top: Choose another death year


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