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Civil governments have created records of births, marriages, and deaths. Records containing this information are commonly called “vital records,” because they refer to critical events in a person’s life. These are the most important documents for genealogical research, but the births, marriages, and deaths of many people have never been recorded by civil authorities. | Civil governments have created records of births, marriages, and deaths. Records containing this information are commonly called “vital records,” because they refer to critical events in a person’s life. These are the most important documents for genealogical research, but the births, marriages, and deaths of many people have never been recorded by civil authorities. | ||
= Birth and Death Records, Prior to 1908 = | |||
Few births and deaths were recorded by civil authorities before 1908. You may find some information on pre-1908 births and deaths in genealogies, histories, church and Bible records, and collections of personal papers. | Few births and deaths were recorded by civil authorities before 1908. You may find some information on pre-1908 births and deaths in genealogies, histories, church and Bible records, and collections of personal papers. | ||
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[[Tennessee Archives and Libraries|Tennessee Archives and Libraries]] | [[Tennessee Archives and Libraries|Tennessee Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Tennessee Societies|Tennessee Societies]] | [[Tennessee Societies|Tennessee Societies]] | ||
= <br>Family History Librar Vital Records Collections = | = <br>Family History Librar Vital Records Collections = | ||
To find vital records, consult the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | To find vital records, consult the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||