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''{{VA-sidebar}}<br>''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia Genealogy|Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]''  
''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia Genealogy|Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Vital Records''' {{VA-sidebar}}


[[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&nbsp;purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Virginia.htm Virginia Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.  
[[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/Virginia.htm Virginia Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.  


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== Vital Records Reference Dates  ==
== Vital Records Reference Dates  ==


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The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Virginia Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Virginia 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.  
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Virginia Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Virginia 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.  


*{{RecordSearch|1708660|Virginia Births and Christenings 1853-1917}}, courtesy: FamilySearch - free. [[Virginia Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description]].<br>
*{{RecordSearch|1708660|Virginia Births and Christenings 1853-1917}}, courtesy: FamilySearch - free. [[Virginia Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description]].  
*{{RecordSearch|1708697|Virginia Deaths and Burials 1853-1912}}, courtesy: FamilySearch - free. [[Virginia Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description]].  
*{{RecordSearch|1708697|Virginia Deaths and Burials 1853-1912}}, courtesy: FamilySearch - free. [[Virginia Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description]].  
*{{RecordSearch|1708698|Virginia Marriages 1785-1940}}, courtesy: FamilySearch - free. [[Virginia Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description]].  
*{{RecordSearch|1708698|Virginia Marriages 1785-1940}}, courtesy: FamilySearch - free. [[Virginia Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Description]].  
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*Parents' names  
*Parents' names  
*Groom's occupation  
*Groom's occupation  
*Minister's name&nbsp;&nbsp;
*Minister's name


After the certificate was completed, the clerk issued a license. When the marriage was performed, the minister returned the information to the clerk, who recorded it in the county or city marriage records or registers. For many counties the certificates no longer exist, but the county marriage record books generally provide the marriage information and the parents' names.  
After the certificate was completed, the clerk issued a license. When the marriage was performed, the minister returned the information to the clerk, who recorded it in the county or city marriage records or registers. For many counties the certificates no longer exist, but the county marriage record books generally provide the marriage information and the parents' names.  
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The [[Library of Virginia]] for copies of extant county marriage records and indexes from 1853 to 1935, microfilmed marriage bonds, and published marriage records for many counties. Vogt's book (see below) describes the holdings of the Library of Virginia.  
The [[Library of Virginia]] for copies of extant county marriage records and indexes from 1853 to 1935, microfilmed marriage bonds, and published marriage records for many counties. Vogt's book (see below) describes the holdings of the Library of Virginia.  


The Library of Virginia has compiled a database entitled [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/whatwehave/vital/marriage-records/index.htm Marriage Records Collection] of&nbsp; various card index files to marriages, formerly available to researchers in their reading room, that were created over the years by different individuals.&nbsp; It indexes selected information found in a variety of collections and sources at the Library. The records vary in completeness.  
The Library of Virginia has compiled a database entitled [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/whatwehave/vital/marriage-records/index.htm Marriage Records Collection] of various card index files to marriages, formerly available to researchers in their reading room, that were created over the years by different individuals. It indexes selected information found in a variety of collections and sources at the Library. The records vary in completeness.  


Freedmen's Bureau Virginia Marriages ca. 1815-1866--Names of thousands of former slaves are included in these records. A free index can be viewed at {{RecordSearch|1368338|FamilySearch}}. Records may include the name of the bride &amp; groom, date of marriage registration, residence, previous marriages, names and ages of children.  
Freedmen's Bureau Virginia Marriages ca. 1815-1866--Names of thousands of former slaves are included in these records. A free index can be viewed at {{RecordSearch|1368338|FamilySearch}}. Records may include the name of the bride &amp; groom, date of marriage registration, residence, previous marriages, names and ages of children.  
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=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===


*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.  
*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.&nbsp; A&nbsp; 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. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.  
*Records for African American may be recorded in separate files with separate indexes.  
*Records for African American may be recorded in separate files with separate indexes.  
*Privacy laws may restrict your 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.  
*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&nbsp; FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''.&nbsp; Search for '''Virginia''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.
*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search''' and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''Virginia''' to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.


=== Lost and Missing Records  ===
=== Lost and Missing Records  ===
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=== Substitute Records  ===
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*[[Virginia Church Records|Virginia Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records&nbsp;may contain information about birth, marriage and death.
*[[Virginia Church Records|Virginia Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death.


*[[Virginia Cemeteries|Virginia Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information.&nbsp; These records may also reveal family relationships.
*[[Virginia Cemeteries|Virginia Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships.


*[[Virginia Census|Virginia Census]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.
*[[Virginia Census|Virginia Census]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.


*[[Virginia Newspapers|Virginia Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.&nbsp; Also check newspaper social columns for&nbsp;additional information.&nbsp;
*[[Virginia Newspapers|Virginia Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices. Also check newspaper social columns for additional information.


*[[Virginia Periodicals|Virginia Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.
*[[Virginia Periodicals|Virginia Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.
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:British Mercantile Claims identify deaths of many Virginians (1775 to 1803) who owed debts to British merchants at the opening of the Revolutionary War. Dorman published these records in ''The Virginia Genealogist'', beginning with Volume 6. Digital version at [http://www.americanancestors.org/search.aspx?Ca=098&Da=285 American Ancestors] ($). {{FHL|33159|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 B2vg v. 6 (1962)}}.
:British Mercantile Claims identify deaths of many Virginians (1775 to 1803) who owed debts to British merchants at the opening of the Revolutionary War. Dorman published these records in ''The Virginia Genealogist'', beginning with Volume 6. Digital version at [http://www.americanancestors.org/search.aspx?Ca=098&Da=285 American Ancestors] ($). {{FHL|33159|item|disp=FHL Book 975.5 B2vg v. 6 (1962)}}.


*[[Virginia Military Records|Virginia Military Records]]: Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information. In addtion, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.
*[[Virginia Military Records|Virginia Military Records]]: Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information. In addition, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.


*[[Virginia Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date.
*[[Virginia Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date.
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*[[Virginia 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 surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog.
*[[Virginia 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 surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog.


=== More Online Virginia Vital Records Links  ===
== More Online Virginia Vital Records Links  ==


*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Virginia/virginia.htm Virginia Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free.  
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Virginia/virginia.htm Virginia Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free.  
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*German Roots Links for Virginia [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Virginia Birth &amp; Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free and ($). These links are for all records, not just those belonging to those of German ancestry.  
*German Roots Links for Virginia [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Virginia Birth &amp; Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free and ($). These links are for all records, not just those belonging to those of German ancestry.  


=== Further Reading  ===
== Further Reading  ==


*Clay, Robert Young. ''Virginia Genealogical Resources''. Detroit, Mich.: Detroit Society of Genealogical Research, 1980. {{FHL|330258|item}} Explains Virginia geography and the usefulness and availability of civil, church, and personal record types in Virginia, especially at the Library of Virginia.  
*Clay, Robert Young. ''Virginia Genealogical Resources''. Detroit, Mich.: Detroit Society of Genealogical Research, 1980. {{FHL|330258|item}} Explains Virginia geography and the usefulness and availability of civil, church, and personal record types in Virginia, especially at the Library of Virginia.  
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