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== Introduction to Vital Records == | == Introduction to Vital Records == | ||
Alabama Vital Records include birth, marriage, divorce, and death records. Documents recording these important events are commonly referred to as ''"vital records". '' A copy or extract of the original record may be obtained by contacting the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the specific county clerk's offices. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] offers an overview of vital records in the United States. | Alabama Vital Records include birth, marriage, divorce, and death records. Documents recording these important events are commonly referred to as ''"vital records". '' A copy or extract of the original record may be obtained by contacting the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the specific county clerk's offices. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] offers an overview of vital records in the United States. | ||
==== Minorities ==== | ==== Minorities ==== | ||
Most research on minorities consists of consulting the same types of records as research for nonminorities. Resources for African-American research fall into two periods: pre- and post-Civil War. Post-Civil War research consists of consulting the same record types you would use to research non–African-Americans. | |||
== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
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Alabama marriage records generally contain the name of bride and groom, name of the presiding official at the marriage and the signatures of two people who posted a marriage bond. Some marriage records may include witnesses, and parents names. | Alabama marriage records generally contain the name of bride and groom, name of the presiding official at the marriage and the signatures of two people who posted a marriage bond. Some marriage records may include witnesses, and parents names. | ||
Before the statewide registration of marriages began in 1936, the Clerk of the Probate Court in each county issued<br>licenses and recorded marriages. The county marriage records usually began within ten years of the creation of the county. Early marriage records may include the names of the bride and groom, date of marriage, bondsmen, licensed officiant and signatures of the parties. | Before the statewide registration of marriages began in 1936, the Clerk of the Probate Court in each county issued<br>licenses and recorded marriages. The county marriage records usually began within ten years of the creation of the county. Early marriage records may include the names of the bride and groom, date of marriage, bondsmen, licensed officiant and signatures of the parties. | ||
'''1799 - March 3, 1817 Mississippi Territory''' | '''1799 - March 3, 1817 Mississippi Territory''' | ||
In 1799, when Alabama was part of the Mississippi Territory, a law was passed requiring the registration of marriage licenses and bonds. These licenses and bonds were registered in the Orphans Court in the county of the bride's residence. | In 1799, when Alabama was part of the Mississippi Territory, a law was passed requiring the registration of marriage licenses and bonds. These licenses and bonds were registered in the Orphans Court in the county of the bride's residence. | ||
'''1818 - 1936 Alabama Territory/State ''' | '''1818 - 1936 Alabama Territory/State ''' | ||
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''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/printing/titledetailsprint.asp?titleno=555935 Alabama Marriages Early to 1825:] A Research Tool.'' Bountiful, Utah: Precision Indexing, 1991. Over 6,000 marriages are listed alphabetically with the name of the couple and their date and county of marriage. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/printing/titledetailsprint.asp?titleno=555935 Alabama Marriages Early to 1825:] A Research Tool.'' Bountiful, Utah: Precision Indexing, 1991. Over 6,000 marriages are listed alphabetically with the name of the couple and their date and county of marriage. | ||
''Marriage Records [Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina].'' Orem, Utah: Automated Archives, 1994. (FHL compact disc Series 9 number 3.) The dates of the records for each county vary. The earliest records begin in 1807 and the latest extend to 1902. HOW CAN THIS BE FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE FHL? | ''Marriage Records [Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina].'' Orem, Utah: Automated Archives, 1994. (FHL compact disc Series 9 number 3.) The dates of the records for each county vary. The earliest records begin in 1807 and the latest extend to 1902. HOW CAN THIS BE FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE FHL? | ||
Early marriage records are also included in the Gandrud and Jones Alabama Records Collection (see the "[[Alabama Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section of this outline). | Early marriage records are also included in the Gandrud and Jones Alabama Records Collection (see the "[[Alabama Genealogy|Genealogy]]" section of this outline). | ||
The Family History Library has microfilms of the county marriage records for most Alabama counties.<br> | The Family History Library has microfilms of the county marriage records for most Alabama counties.<br> | ||
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[http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2080 Alabama Marriages to 1825] | [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2080 Alabama Marriages to 1825] | ||
[http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920] | [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4192 Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920] | ||
== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
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In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Divorce records may indicate the date and place of the marriage being dissolved. Alabama divorces were settled or tried in county Chancery Courts until 1915. The state legislature was also empowered to authorize divorce decreesor finalized them?. These early divorce records were published in the Senate and House Journals. In 1915 the chancery courts were merged with the circuit court in each county. | In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Divorce records may indicate the date and place of the marriage being dissolved. Alabama divorces were settled or tried in county Chancery Courts until 1915. The state legislature was also empowered to authorize divorce decreesor finalized them?. These early divorce records were published in the Senate and House Journals. In 1915 the chancery courts were merged with the circuit court in each county. | ||
'''1950 - Present''' | '''1950 - Present''' | ||
Statewide Divorce Records for Alabama begin January of 1950. There is an online index for [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Alabama Divorces for 1950-1959]. For divorce records prior to this time, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where divorce was granted. | Statewide Divorce Records for Alabama begin January of 1950. There is an online index for [http://content.ancestryinstitution.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Alabama Divorces for 1950-1959]. For divorce records prior to this time, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where divorce was granted. | ||
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== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
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'''Early-''' | '''Early-''' | ||
'''1908-Present''' Death Records beginning January of 1908 | '''1908-Present''' Death Records beginning January of 1908 | ||
'''Social Security Death Index (SSDI)''' | '''Social Security Death Index (SSDI)''' | ||
The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] has microfilms of statewide Death Records from 1908 to 1974 and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=683729&disp=Alabama+deaths%2C+1908%2D1974%3B+index+t%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Death Indexes from 1908 to 1959] may be viewed at a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Center] near you. | The [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Family History Library] has microfilms of statewide Death Records from 1908 to 1974 and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=683729&disp=Alabama+deaths%2C+1908%2D1974%3B+index+t%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Death Indexes from 1908 to 1959] may be viewed at a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp Family History Center] near you. | ||
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[http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/vital.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] | [http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/vital.html Alabama Department of Archives and History] | ||
[http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html] | [http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html http://www.deathindexes.com/alabama/index.html] | ||
== Lost / Missing Records == | == Lost / Missing Records == | ||
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*[http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/societies.pdf County Historical and Genealogical Societies] of Alabama may have additional records and information. | *[http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/societies.pdf County Historical and Genealogical Societies] of Alabama may have additional records and information. | ||
=== <br>'''Analyzing Records''' === | === <br>'''Analyzing Records''' === | ||
== '''Subtitute Records''' == | == '''Subtitute Records''' == | ||
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ALABAMA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- VITAL RECORDS | ALABAMA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- VITAL RECORDS | ||
= Archives, Libraries & Societies = | = Archives, Libraries & Societies = | ||
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