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Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Montana:<br> | Below are links to different research strategy pages to help you locate your ancestors in Montana:<br> | ||
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===Finding Montana Birth, Marriage or Death Records=== | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Montana|Finding Montana Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Montana|Finding Montana Births, Marriages, and Deaths using Guided Research]] | ||
===Finding Montana Records=== | |||
*[[Montana Record Finder]] | *[[Montana Record Finder]] | ||
===Montana Statewide Databases=== | |||
*[[Montana Online Genealogy Records|Montana Online Genealogy Records]] | *[[Montana Online Genealogy Records|Montana Online Genealogy Records]] | ||
===Montana Research Process=== | |||
*[[Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1880-Present]] | *[[Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1880-Present]] | ||
*[[Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1850-1910]] | *[[Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1850-1910]] | ||
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*'''''Statewide birth registration:''''' Statewide registration of births began in 1907 and was generally complied with by 1920.<ref>''Montana Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 1997, 16. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Montana.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | *'''''Statewide birth registration:''''' Statewide registration of births began in 1907 and was generally complied with by 1920.<ref>''Montana Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 1997, 16. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Montana.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | ||
*'''''Local registration:''''' Some counties began recording births and deaths as early as 1864, but registration was inconsistent.<ref>''Montana Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 1997, 16. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Montana.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | *'''''Local registration:''''' Some counties began recording births and deaths as early as 1864, but registration was inconsistent.<ref>''Montana Research Outline.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 1997, 16. (Accessed 20 Feb 2025). '''''Online at:''''' [http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Montana.pdf BYU University - Provo]</ref> | ||
*'''''Access to records:''''' See [[Montana Vital Records]] for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in | *'''''Access to records:''''' See [[Montana Vital Records]] for more information about birth, marriages, and deaths in Montana. | ||
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'''Census Records:''' | '''Census Records:''' | ||
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*'''''Check all census years:''''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See [[Montana Census| | *'''''Check all census years:''''' Always look for your ancestor in every possible census to learn more about them and their family members. See [[Montana Census|Montana Census Records]] for more information. | ||
*'''''Clues to other records:''''' There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. | *'''''Clues to other records:''''' There are clues in censuses regarding immigration, naturalization, and occupation that can lead to other records. | ||
*'''''Finding families:''''' Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added. | *'''''Finding families:''''' Starting in 1850, all members of the household were listed in the census. By 1880, relationship to the head of household was added. | ||
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== Further Montana Research == | == Further Montana Research == | ||
*[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Montana.pdf Montana Family History Library Research Outline] | *[http://files.lib.byu.edu/family-history-library/research-outlines/US/Montana.pdf Montana Family History Library Research Outline] | ||
*[http://www.mtgenweb.com/ MTGenWeb] | *[http://www.mtgenweb.com/ MTGenWeb] - Montana GenWeb Project | ||
*[http://genealogytrails.com/mon/ Montana Genealogy Trails] - collection of transcribed data for the state of | *[http://genealogytrails.com/mon/ Montana Genealogy Trails] - collection of transcribed data for the state of Montana | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mt/ Cyndi's List] - | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mt/ Cyndi's List] - Montana genealogy websites | ||
*[http://www.raogk.org/Montana-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - Guide | *[http://www.raogk.org/Montana-genealogy/ Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness] - State of Montana Records Guide | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Montana, United States]][[Category:United States Research Strategies]] | [[Category:Montana, United States]][[Category:United States Research Strategies]] | ||
[[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | [[Category:Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
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