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=== Vital Records Reference Dates ===


New Hampshire's vital records start the following years: <br>
== New Hampshire Vital Records Online Links  ==
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= Introduction to Vital Records  =
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== New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
Records of births, marriages, and deaths are generally known as "vital records" because they refer to critical events in a person’s life. They are the most important primary source for genealogical research.  
===Births===
*'''Pre-1900''' {{RecordSearch|1542861|New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1631-1920''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61833/ New Hampshire Birth Records, 1631-1920] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1636-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1987741|New Hampshire, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1636-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1654-1969''' [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/516/new-hampshire-births-deaths-and-marriages-1654-1969 New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1654-1969] at American Ancestors - index & images ($)
*'''1656-1938''' {{RecordSearch|2366595|New Hampshire Vital and Town Records Index, 1656-1938}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1659-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4582 New Hampshire Birth Index, 1659-1900] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1714-1904''' {{RecordSearch|1680836|New Hampshire Births and Christenings, 1714-1904}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2559 Ancestry]($)''
*'''1901-1909''' {{RecordSearch|1876928|New Hampshire Birth Certificates, 1901-1915}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


===Marriages===
*'''pre 1700''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3824 US New England Marriages Prior to 1700] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1636-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1987741|New Hampshire, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1636-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1637-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1520640|New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2554/ Ancestry]($)''
*'''1600s-1900s''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=new%20hampshire US Marriages - New Hampshire] at Findmypast — index & images ($)
*'''1654-1969''' [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/516/new-hampshire-births-deaths-and-marriages-1654-1969 New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1654-1969] at American Ancestors - index & images ($)
*'''1656-1938''' {{RecordSearch|2366595|New Hampshire Vital and Town Records Index, 1656-1938}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1659-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5241 New Hampshire Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1700-1971''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61836/ New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1971] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1720-1920''' {{RecordSearch|1680841|New Hampshire Marriages, 1720-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1770-1961''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62150/ New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1770-1961] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1828-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20620/new-hampshire-marriages?s=275764761 New Hampshire Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1948-1959''' {{RecordSearch|1876926|New Hampshire Marriage Certificates, 1948-1959}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


===Deaths===
= Birth Records =
*'''1636-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1987741|New Hampshire, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1636-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1650-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61834/ New Hampshire Death Records, 1650-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1654-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1601211|New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1654-1949''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2555 New Hampshire Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1654-1969''' [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/516/new-hampshire-births-deaths-and-marriages-1654-1969 New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1654-1969] at American Ancestors - index & images ($)
*'''1656-1938''' {{RecordSearch|2366595|New Hampshire Vital and Town Records Index, 1656-1938}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1754-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5242 New Hampshire Death and Disinterment Records, 1754-1947] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1784-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1680840|New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 US Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1938-1959''' {{RecordSearch|1876925|New Hampshire Death Certificates, 1938-1959}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1962-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|US Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


===Divorce===
See also: [[New Hampshire State Vital Records Index|New Hampshire State Vital Records Index]]  
*'''1659-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5241 New Hampshire Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1850-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61835/ New Hampshire Divorce Certificates, 1850-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
'''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child and the parents’ names. They may also show the parents’ birthplaces and ages, mother’s maiden name, father’s occupation, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple.


===Order Certificates===
=== Records of Births and Deaths  ===
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_hampshire.htm New Hampshire Certificates] online. Also has addresses of where to write, costs, restrictions, and helpful remarks.


==Vital Records==
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 town or city have been kept by town clerks since the early 1600s. The town clerk sends copies to the Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics in Concord, New Hampshire. The original records of every town, early to 1900, are available at the Bureau.


Until 1883 less than half the population was listed in 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.
*''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. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=285935&disp=Index+to+births%2C+early+to+1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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.
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.  


=== Birth Records  ===
= Marriage Records  =
 
'''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child, date and place of birth, and the parents’ names. They may also show the parents’ birthplaces and ages, mother’s maiden name, father’s occupation, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. <br>
 
*[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1680836 ''New Hampshire, Births and Christenings, 1714-1904''] is a free name index. The information includes date and place of birth, names of parents, and occasionally additional information.  [[New Hampshire Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|Description]].<br>
 
*[http://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1542861 ''Index to Births, Early to 1900''] is a free name index. The information includes date and place of birth, names of the parents, and occasionally additional information. [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/New_Hampshire_Births_and_Christenings_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Description].<br>
 
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:This index is also on film.<ref>New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Births, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. ({{FSC|285935|title-id|disp=On 98 FS Library films beginning with 1000480}}.)</ref>The film index cards are filed alphabetically by surname using the first and third letter of the name. For further explanation on using these records, see [[New Hampshire State Vital Records Index|New Hampshire State Vital Records Index]]
 
=== Marriage Records  ===


'''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They may also show the names of the parents of each of them.  
'''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They may also show the names of the parents of each of them.  


Town clerks recorded marriages as early as 1639. Many of these records are on microfilm (see [[New Hampshire Town Records]]). Records after 1901 give more information. The following marriage records and indexes are available:  
Town clerks recorded marriages as early as 1639. Many of these records are on microfilm (see the "Town Records" section of this outline). Records after 1901 give more information. The following marriage records and indexes are available:  


*[http://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1520640 ''New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947''] is a free, online index that includes the names of the bride and groom, the place of the marriage, and usually the towns of residence of both.
*''Index to Marriages, Early to 1900'' <ref> New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Marriages, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975–1976. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=101471&disp=Index+to+marriages%2C+early+to+1900++ On 101 FHL films beginning with 1001120].) </ref> The records are indexed by the groom’s surname using the first and third letter. The information on the cards includes the names of the bride and groom, the place of the marriage, and usually the towns of residence of both.
*''Bride’s Index, 1640–1900'' <ref> New Hampshire. Division of Vital Statistics. ''Bride’s Index, 1640–1900''. Concord, New Hampshire: Division of Vital Statistics, 197?–. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=123319&disp=Bride%27s+index%2C+1640%2D1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library films 975678–94].) </ref> These records include an index to brides and the names of the mothers of the brides and grooms. They are arranged alphabetically by the first and third letter of the surname.
*''Marriage Certificates, 1901–1937'' <ref> New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Marriage Certificates, 1901–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1996–1997. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=678142&disp=Marriage+certificates%2C+1901-1937++ On 110 Family History Library films beginning with 2057170].) </ref> These are films of original records in the Bureau of Vital Records and are arranged alphabetically by the first and third letters of the surname.
*''Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937'' <ref> New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=691996&disp=Marriage+record+corrections+and+addition%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library film 2070819 item3].) </ref> This film of the original records in the Bureau of Vital Records is arranged alphabetically by surname.
*''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. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=550410&disp=New+Hampshire+marriage+licenses+and+inte%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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.


:It is also on film called ''Index to Marriages, Early to 1900''.<ref>New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Marriages, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975–1976. ({{FSC|101471|title-id|disp=On 101 FS Library films beginning with 1001120}}.) </ref>The records are indexed by the groom’s surname using the first and third letter.
== Divorce Records  ==


*'''1948-1959''' {{RecordSearch|1876926|New Hampshire Marriage Certificates, 1948-1959}} at FamilySearch - [[New Hampshire Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
= Death Records  =
 
*[http://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1680841 ''New Hampshire, Marriages, 1720-1920''] is another free online index. It has basically the same information with some overlap of the above index.<br>
 
*''Bride’s Index, 1640–1900'' <ref>New Hampshire. Division of Vital Statistics. ''Bride’s Index, 1640–1900''. Concord, New Hampshire: Division of Vital Statistics, 197?–. ({{FSC|123319|title-id|disp=FS Library films 975678–94}}.) </ref>These records include an index to brides and the names of the mothers of the brides and grooms. They are arranged alphabetically by the first and third letter of the surname. <br>
 
*''Marriage Certificates, 1901–1937'' <ref>New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Marriage Certificates, 1901–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1996–1997. ({{FSC|678142|title-id|disp=On 110 FS Library films beginning with 2057170}}.) </ref>These are films of original records in the Bureau of Vital Records and are arranged alphabetically by the first and third letters of the surname. <br>
 
*''Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937'' <ref>New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. ({{FSC|691996|title-id|disp=FS Library film 2070819 item3}}.) </ref>This film of the original records in the Bureau of Vital Records is arranged alphabetically by surname. <br>
 
*''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. ({{FSC|550410|title-id|disp=FS Catalog 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.<br>
 
*'''[[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 Genealogy|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>
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=new%20hampshire United States Marriages – New Hampshire, 1637-1964] at Findmypast. ($) index, some images
 
=== Divorce Records  ===
*'''1850-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61835/ New Hampshire, U.S., Divorce Certificates, 1850-1969] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
 
*New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Divorces and Annulments Prior to 1938''. The records are indexed by surname, using the first and third letters. {{FSC|310806|item|disp=8 FS Library films 1001323-1001330}}<br>
 
*New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Divorce Certificates, 1938-1947''. Records are arranged by surname, using the first and third letters. {{FSC|1167575|item|disp=2 FS Library films 2320731 and 2320502}}
 
=== Death Records  ===


'''Death''' records usually have the deceased’s name, age, birth date, and birthplace. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, and the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative, and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.  
'''Death''' records usually have the deceased’s name, age, birth date, and birthplace. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, and the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative, and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.  


*'''1654-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1601211|New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947}} at FamilySearch - [[New Hampshire Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*''Index to Deaths, Early to 1900'' <ref> New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Deaths, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=285927&disp=Index+to+deaths%2C+early+to+1900%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Family History Library films 1001058–117].) </ref> These records are arranged alphabetically by surname using the first and third letter being as in other New Hampshire vital records.  
*'''1784-1949''' {{RecordSearch|1680840|New Hampshire Deaths and Burials, 1784-1949}} at FamilySearch - [[New Hampshire Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*''Death Certificates, 1901–1937'' <ref> New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Death Certificates, 1901–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997–1998. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=693636&disp=Death+certificates%2C+1901-1937++ On 205 Family History Library films beginning with 2070820].) </ref> These certificates are arranged alphabetically using the first and third letters of the surname.
 
Film versions of ''New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947'' are:
 
*''Index to Deaths, Early to 1900'' <ref>New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. ''Index to Deaths, Early to 1900''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. ({{FSC|285927|title-id|disp=FS Library films 1001058–117}}.) </ref>These records are arranged alphabetically by surname using the first and third letter being as in other New Hampshire vital records.
 
*''Death Certificates, 1901–1937'' <ref>New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. ''Death Certificates, 1901–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997–1998. ({{FSC|693636|title-id|disp=On 205 FS Library films beginning with 2070820}}.) </ref>These certificates are arranged alphabetically using the first and third letters of the surname.
 
=== Cause of Death ===
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate


== Substitute Records  ==


These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage and death records.


*[[New Hampshire Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death.
= Substitute Records =


*[[New Hampshire Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information.  These records may also reveal family relationships.
[[New Hampshire Church Records|New Hampshire Church Records]]  


*[[New Hampshire Census|Census Records]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappears from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.
[[New Hampshire Cemeteries|New Hampshire Cemetery]]  


*[[New Hampshire Newspapers|Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.  Also check newspaper social columns for additional information.
[[New Hampshire Census|New Hampshire Census]]  


*[[New Hampshire Obituaries|Obituaries]]: Obituaries found in newspapers can list the age of the deceased, birth date and place, death date and place, and names of living relatives and their residences.
[[New Hampshire Newspapers|New Hampshire Newspapers]]  


*[[New Hampshire Periodicals|Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.
[[New Hampshire Military Records|New Hampshire Military Records]]  


*[[New Hampshire Military Records|Military Records]]:  Military pension records may give birth, marriage and death information,  In addtion, soldiers' homes records may included this same information.
[[New_Hampshire_Periodicals|New Hampshire Periodicals]]


*[[New Hampshire Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date.
[[New Hampshire History|New Hampshire History]]


*[[New Hampshire 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 last name searches of the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog].
= Tips =


== Tips ==
= Analyzing Records =


*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.
= Archives, Libraries and Societies =
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial.  A family BIble may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.
*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 anyone except a direct relative.
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search'''.  Search for '''New Hampshire, '''then choosing '''Vital Records''' to locate records filed by the State. Also search using the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.


== Archives, Libraries and Societies  ==
[[New Hampshire Archives and Libraries|New Hampshire Archives and Libraries]]


[[New Hampshire Archives and Libraries|New Hampshire Archives and Libraries]] gives a list of archives and libraries with addresses, phone numbers, and links to their Websites.
[[New Hampshire Societies|New Hampshire Societies]]  


[[New Hampshire Societies|New Hampshire Societies]]  gives a list of societies with addresses, phone numbers, and links to their Websites.<br>  
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You can obtain copies of the state records by writing to:  
You can obtain copies of the state records by writing to:  
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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 FamilySearch Catalog [http://familysearch.org/#form=catalog Place Search] under:  
Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, also search the town records for the original information. See the "Town Records" section of this outline for details. Vital records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under:  


:NEW HAMPSHIRE- VITAL RECORDS  
:NEW HAMPSHIRE- VITAL RECORDS  
:NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY]- VITAL RECORDS  
:NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY]- VITAL RECORDS  
:NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- VITAL RECORDS
:NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- VITAL RECORDS
 
==References==
== References ==
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New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death Records[edit | edit source]

New Hampshire Vital Records Online Links[edit | edit source]

Introduction to Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Records of births, marriages, and deaths are generally known as "vital records" because they refer to critical events in a person’s life. They are the most important primary source for genealogical research.


Birth Records[edit | edit source]

See also: New Hampshire State Vital Records Index

Birth records usually show the name and sex of the child and the parents’ names. They may also show the parents’ birthplaces and ages, mother’s maiden name, father’s occupation, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple.

Records of Births and Deaths[edit | edit source]

Official records of births, marriages, and deaths occurring in each 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 [1] 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.

Marriage Records[edit | edit source]

Marriage records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They may also show the names of the parents of each of them.

Town clerks recorded marriages as early as 1639. Many of these records are on microfilm (see the "Town Records" section of this outline). Records after 1901 give more information. The following marriage records and indexes are available:

  • Index to Marriages, Early to 1900 [2] The records are indexed by the groom’s surname using the first and third letter. The information on the cards includes the names of the bride and groom, the place of the marriage, and usually the towns of residence of both.
  • Bride’s Index, 1640–1900 [3] These records include an index to brides and the names of the mothers of the brides and grooms. They are arranged alphabetically by the first and third letter of the surname.
  • Marriage Certificates, 1901–1937 [4] These are films of original records in the Bureau of Vital Records and are arranged alphabetically by the first and third letters of the surname.
  • Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937 [5] This film of the original records in the Bureau of Vital Records is arranged alphabetically by surname.
  • New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961 [6] This source lists marriage intentions and licenses for 1709– 1911, plus out-of-state ministers’ licenses, 1921–1961. An index is included.

Divorce Records[edit | edit source]

Death Records[edit | edit source]

Death records usually have the deceased’s name, age, birth date, and birthplace. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, and the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative, and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.

  • Index to Deaths, Early to 1900 [7] These records are arranged alphabetically by surname using the first and third letter being as in other New Hampshire vital records.
  • Death Certificates, 1901–1937 [8] These certificates are arranged alphabetically using the first and third letters of the surname.


Substitute Records[edit | edit source]

New Hampshire Church Records

New Hampshire Cemetery

New Hampshire Census

New Hampshire Newspapers

New Hampshire Military Records

New Hampshire Periodicals

New Hampshire History

Tips[edit | edit source]

Analyzing Records[edit | edit source]

Archives, Libraries and Societies[edit | edit source]

New Hampshire Archives and Libraries

New Hampshire Societies


You can obtain copies of the state records by writing to:

Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics
Health and Welfare Building
6 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Telephone: 603-271-4651
Internet address: 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 the "Town Records" section of this outline for details. Vital records can be found in the Family History Library Catalog Locality Search under:

NEW HAMPSHIRE- VITAL RECORDS
NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY]- VITAL RECORDS
NEW HAMPSHIRE, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- VITAL RECORDS

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. Index to Births, Early to 1900. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. (On 98 Family History Library films beginning with 1000480.)
  2. ↑ New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. Index to Marriages, Early to 1900. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975–1976. (On 101 FHL films beginning with 1001120.)
  3. ↑ New Hampshire. Division of Vital Statistics. Bride’s Index, 1640–1900. Concord, New Hampshire: Division of Vital Statistics, 197?–. (Family History Library films 975678–94.)
  4. ↑ New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. Marriage Certificates, 1901–1937. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1996–1997. (On 110 Family History Library films beginning with 2057170.)
  5. ↑ New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. Marriage Record Corrections and Additions, 1677–1937. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997. (Family History Library film 2070819 item3.)
  6. ↑ Oesterlin, Pauline J. New Hampshire Marriage Licenses and Intentions, 1709–1961. Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1991. (Family History Library book 974.2 V2o.)
  7. ↑ New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics. Index to Deaths, Early to 1900. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974. (Family History Library films 1001058–117.)
  8. ↑ New Hampshire. Bureau of Vital Records. Death Certificates, 1901–1937. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1997–1998. (On 205 Family History Library films beginning with 2070820.)
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