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== New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death 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/New New Hampshire Vital Records State Department of Health] or the Town Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=IA_BMDT3_Statewide_Indexes.ASP#Step New Hampshire Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library.
 
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== New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
== New Hampshire&nbsp;Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
===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===
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New Hampshire Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]].&nbsp; Most online resources for New Hampshire 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.
*'''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===
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/New%20Hampshire/new_hampshire.htm New Hampshire Links ]from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] -&nbsp;Free
*'''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
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#New Hampshire New Hampshire Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]&nbsp;- Free
*'''1650-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61834/ New Hampshire Death Records, 1650-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.usroots.com/usgwnhus/ New Hampshire Site ]- Free
*'''1654-1947''' {{RecordSearch|1601211|New Hampshire Death Records, 1654-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*Search for New Hampshire Collections on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#start FamilySearch Record Search] under [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#r=0;p=allCollections Canada, USA, and Mexico] - Free
*'''1654-1949''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2555 New Hampshire Death and Burial Records Index, 1654-1949] at Ancestry — index ($)
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-NH-NDX.html New Hampshire] - Free/$  
*'''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 ($)
*Wee Monster Links for New Hampshire [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#New Hampshire Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$
*'''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
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/NH/ New Hampshire Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;
*'''1754-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5242 New Hampshire Death and Disinterment Records, 1754-1947] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''New Hampshire''' or '''NH''' -&nbsp;Free/$
*'''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
*Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=32&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true New Hampshire Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;
*'''1935-2014''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 US Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] at Ancestry — index ($)
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_hampshire.htm New Hampshire Certificates] online -&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$&nbsp;&nbsp;
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''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===
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*'''1659-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5241 New Hampshire Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1850-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61835/ New Hampshire Divorce Certificates, 1850-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


===Order Certificates===
== Birth Records  ==
*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==
See also: [[New Hampshire State Vital Records Index|New Hampshire State Vital Records Index]]
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.
'''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.  


=== Birth Records  ===
=== Records of Births and Deaths ===


'''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>
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.  


*[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>
*''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&amp;amp;amp;titleno=285935&amp;amp;amp;disp=Index+to+births%2C+early+to+1900%20%20&amp;amp;amp;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.


*[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>
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.  


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== Marriage Records  ==
 
: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.
 
: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.
 
*'''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
 
*[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>
*''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&amp;amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;amp;titleno=101471&amp;amp;amp;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.  
*[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
*''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&amp;amp;amp;titleno=123319&amp;amp;amp;disp=Bride%27s+index%2C+1640%2D1900%20%20&amp;amp;amp;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&amp;amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;amp;titleno=678142&amp;amp;amp;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&amp;amp;amp;titleno=691996&amp;amp;amp;disp=Marriage+record+corrections+and+addition%20%20&amp;amp;amp;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&amp;amp;amp;titleno=550410&amp;amp;amp;disp=New+Hampshire+marriage+licenses+and+inte%20%20&amp;amp;amp;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.


=== Divorce Records  ===
=== 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  ===


'''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&amp;amp;amp;titleno=285927&amp;amp;amp;disp=Index+to+deaths%2C+early+to+1900%20%20&amp;amp;amp;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&amp;amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;amp;titleno=693636&amp;amp;amp;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:
<br>
 
*''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  ==
== Substitute Records  ==


These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage and death records.
[[New Hampshire Church Records|New Hampshire Church Records]]


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


*[[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 Census|New Hampshire Census]]  


*[[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 Newspapers|New Hampshire Newspapers]]  


*[[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 Military Records|New Hampshire Military Records]]  


*[[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 Periodicals|New Hampshire Periodicals]]  


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


*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.&nbsp; Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.&nbsp; 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.  
*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.  
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial.&nbsp; 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.  
*Privacy laws may restrict your&nbsp; access to some vital records.&nbsp; 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.
*Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''.&nbsp; Search for '''New Hampshire''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.


== Archives, Libraries and Societies  ==
== Archives, Libraries and Societies  ==


[[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 Archives and Libraries|New Hampshire Archives and Libraries]]  
 
[[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:  


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United States >  New Hampshire > New Hampshire Vital Records

New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death Records[edit | edit source]

Introduction to Vital Records

Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. 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 New Hampshire Vital Records State Department of Health or the Town Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also New Hampshire Statewide Indexes and Collections at the Family History Library.

 
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New Hampshire Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online[edit | edit source]

The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New Hampshire Vital Records which consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths.  Most online resources for New Hampshire Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to confirm the information in the index.



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]

  • 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.
  • 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 Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search and then choosing Vital Records.  Search for New Hampshire to locate records filed by the State and then search the name of the county to locate records kept by the county.

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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