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If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them.<br> | If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them.<br> | ||
== Vermont | == Vermont Vital Records == | ||
Vital records were first kept in Vermont from the earliest permanent settlement, about 1760. All original records are maintained by the town or city and can be viewed at the town or city clerk’s office. The present vital registration law was enacted in 1857. This statute required that all vital events be recorded in the town where they occurred. A centralized registration system was established in 1919. | Vital records were first kept in Vermont from the earliest permanent settlement, about 1760. All original records are maintained by the town or city and can be viewed at the town or city clerk’s office. The present vital registration law was enacted in 1857. This statute required that all vital events be recorded in the town where they occurred. A centralized registration system was established in 1919. | ||
*'''1732 - 2005''' {{RecordSearch|1987653|Vermont, Town Clerk, vital and town records, 1732-2005}} at [https://familysearch.org/search| FamilySearch] — index <br> | |||
The central registration of birth, marriage, death, and divorce records have been divided into the responsibilities of two state agencies. For vital records from 1760 to 5 years ago, contact: | The central registration of birth, marriage, death, and divorce records have been divided into the responsibilities of two state agencies. For vital records from 1760 to 5 years ago, contact: | ||
*'''Vermont State Archives & Records Administration'''<br>Office of the Secretary of State<br>1078 Route 2, Middlesex<br>Montpelier, Vt. 05633-7701<br>Phone: (802) 828-3700<br>Internet: [http://vermont-archives.org/ Vermont State Archives]<br><br>For Vital Records for the 5 most recent years, contact: | |||
'''Department of Health and Vital Statistics'''<br>108 Cherry St., P.O. Box 70<br>Burlington, VT 05402<br>Telephone: 802-863-7275<br>Internet: [http://healthvermont.gov/research/records/vital_records.aspx Vermont Health | '''Department of Health and Vital Statistics'''<br>108 Cherry St., P.O. Box 70<br>Burlington, VT 05402<br>Telephone: 802-863-7275<br>Internet: [http://healthvermont.gov/research/records/vital_records.aspx Vermont Health Department] | ||
*[http://vitalrec.com/ VitalRec.com] ($)<br> | *[http://vitalrec.com/ VitalRec.com] ($)<br> | ||
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'''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child, and the names of parents, with the mother’s maiden name. The birth records may also show the birth places and ages of the parents, mother’s maiden name, occupation of the father, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. Birth records of adopted children may give the birth parents but have frequently been amended to show only the adoptive parents. | '''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child, and the names of parents, with the mother’s maiden name. The birth records may also show the birth places and ages of the parents, mother’s maiden name, occupation of the father, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. Birth records of adopted children may give the birth parents but have frequently been amended to show only the adoptive parents. | ||
*FamilySearch Historical Records. [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1675544 Vermont, Births and Christenings, 1765-1908], with a | *FamilySearch Historical Records. [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1675544 Vermont, Births and Christenings, 1765-1908], with a [[Vermont Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)|description]] of the collection. | ||
=== Marriage Records === | === Marriage Records === | ||
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'''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They also may show the names of the parents of each of them. | '''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They also may show the names of the parents of each of them. | ||
'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' Vermont couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Niagara County, New York Genealogy|Niagara Falls, NY]], [[Cecil County, Maryland Genealogy|Elkton, Cecil, | '''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]].''' When an '''eloping''' Vermont couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Niagara County, New York Genealogy|Niagara Falls, NY]], [[Cecil County, Maryland Genealogy|Elkton, Cecil, Maryland]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, Virginia]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/[accessed February 22, 2012]</ref>Niagara Falls was the closest, so probably most eloping couples would go there. | ||
*FamilySearch Historical Records. [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1675550 Vermont, Marriages, 1791-1974], with a [[Vermont Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *FamilySearch Historical Records. [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1675550 Vermont, Marriages, 1791-1974], with a [[Vermont Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|description]] of the collection. | ||
=== Death Records === | === Death Records === | ||
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'''Death '''records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, as well as the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.<br> | '''Death '''records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, as well as the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.<br> | ||
*FamilySearch Historical Records. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675549 Vermont, Deaths and Burials, 1871-1965], with a [[Vermont Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *FamilySearch Historical Records. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1675549 Vermont, Deaths and Burials, 1871-1965], with a [[Vermont Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|description]] of the collection. | ||
== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||