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There was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. | There was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. | ||
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'''Gretna Greens'''<br> | '''Gretna Greens'''<br> | ||
Couples from Iowa wishing to elope often went to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River, making it easily accessible to those using the river as transportation. | Couples from Iowa wishing to elope often went to Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. It is located on the Mississippi River, making it easily accessible to those using the river as transportation. | ||
*[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Additional Gretna Green locations]] | *[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Additional Gretna Green locations]] | ||
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''See also:'' | ''See also:'' | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Iowa|Iowa Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Iowa|Iowa Guided Research]] | ||
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A few counties in Iowa began to register deaths during the 1870s, but most began in 1880, as required by a state law. | A few counties in Iowa began to register deaths during the 1870s, but most began in 1880, as required by a state law. | ||
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For more information, see [[United States Death Records|United States Death Records]] | For more information, see [[United States Death Records|United States Death Records]] | ||
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''See also:'' | ''See also:'' | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Iowa|Iowa Guided Research]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Iowa|Iowa Guided Research]] | ||
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*[[United States, How to Find Death Records|United States How to Find Death]] records | *[[United States, How to Find Death Records|United States How to Find Death]] records | ||
*[[United States, How to Use Death Records|United States How to Use Death Records]] | *[[United States, How to Use Death Records|United States How to Use Death Records]] | ||
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'''Cause of Death''' | '''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 | *[[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 | ||
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== Additional Information == | == Additional Information == | ||
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*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | *[[Iowa Guided Research|Iowa Guided Research]] | ||
*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] | |||
*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | *[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
*''Guide to Public Vital Statistics in Iowa''. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{FSC|171080|disp=FS Catalog book 977.7 V2h; film 908988}}; {{WorldCat|4009345|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDB|40057}} — Tells the history and availability of vital records in Iowa up to 1941. | *''Guide to Public Vital Statistics in Iowa''. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{FSC|171080|disp=FS Catalog book 977.7 V2h; film 908988}}; {{WorldCat|4009345|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; '''''Online at:''''' {{FSDB|40057}} — Tells the history and availability of vital records in Iowa up to 1941. | ||
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'''Tips for Using Vital Records'''<br> | '''Tips for Using Vital Records'''<br> | ||
*Certificate or record is not found: | *Certificate or record is not found: | ||
#Couples often married in the county where bride lived or they may have eloped | #Couples often married in the county where bride lived or they may have eloped | ||
#Search the towns and cities where the event took place | #Search the towns and cities where the event took place. Also search surrounding counties to locate the document. | ||
#The record may not exist because of record loss at the the county courthouse. See | #The record may not exist because of record loss at the the county courthouse. See [[Iowa Vital Records#Burned, Lost, or Missing Records|Burned, Lost, or Missing Records]]. | ||
#The event may not have been recorded by the government at that time. | #The event may not have been recorded by the government at that time. [[Iowa Vital Records#Substitute Records|Substitute Records]]. | ||
*Examine the record to determine accuracy: | *Examine the record to determine accuracy: | ||
#Person providing information may not remember events accurately | #Person providing information may not remember events accurately | ||
#Informant may not have been present at the time of the event | #Informant may not have been present at the time of the event | ||
#Informant may give false information to hide age, race, religion, or illegitimacy | #Informant may give false information to hide age, race, religion, or illegitimacy | ||
#Grieving relatives may not have remembered correctly | #Grieving relatives may not have remembered correctly | ||
*Review the informant on the document: | *Review the informant on the document: | ||
#Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record | #Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record | ||
#See if records about the informant may have clues | #See if records about the informant may have clues about the family | ||
# | #Verify vital information with other sources <br> | ||
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''See also:''<br> | ''See also:''<br> | ||
* [[Iowa Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Iowa Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
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* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
===Burned, Lost, or Missing Records=== | |||
The following counties had record loss. Click on the county for more information.<br> | The following counties had record loss. Click on the county for more information.<br> | ||
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*[[Union County, Iowa Genealogy#Record Loss|Union]] | *[[Union County, Iowa Genealogy#Record Loss|Union]] | ||
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''See also:'' | ''See also:'' | ||
*[[Burned Counties Research|Burned Counties Research]] for strategies to find ancestors in spite of record loss. | *[[Burned Counties Research|Burned Counties Research]] for strategies to find ancestors in spite of record loss. | ||
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For other records that may give birth, marriage, or death information see: | For other records that may give birth, marriage, or death information see: | ||
*[[Iowa_Substitute Records|Iowa Substitute Records]] | *[[Iowa_Substitute Records|Iowa Substitute Records]] | ||
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