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State, county, and city 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. | State, county, and city 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. | ||
This section describes the vital records kept by the civil government and where they are found. The Family History Library has many of the records listed here and many other records. The "[[Utah Church Records|Church Records]]" section of this outline describes other sources of vital information. Also, refer to ''[[Tracing LDS Families|Tracing LDS Families Research Outline]] | This section describes the vital records kept by the civil government and where they are found. The Family History Library has many of the records listed here and many other records. The "[[Utah Church Records|Church Records]]" section of this outline describes other sources of vital information. Also, refer to ''[[Tracing LDS Families|Tracing LDS Families Research Outline]] ''for records pertaining to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | ||
=== Territorial Records === | === Territorial Records === | ||
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State registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the births and deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. For information about state birth and death records, write to: | State registration of births and deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the births and deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. For information about state birth and death records, write to: | ||
'''Bureau of Vital Records'''<br | '''Bureau of Vital Records'''<br>Utah State Department of Health<br>288 North 1460 West Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84114<br>Telephone: 801-538-6105<br>Internet: [http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ http://health.utah.gov/vitalrecords/ <br>] | ||
For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records. | ||
The Utah State Archives at http://www.archives.state.ut.us/main/ | The Utah State Archives at http://www.archives.state.ut.us/main/ now has digital copies of death records online for the years 1905 thru 1954. You can search the index and access the digital images at:<span></span> | ||
<span></span>'''http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html'''. [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/image example.jpg [[Image: | <span></span>'''http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html'''. [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/image example.jpg [[Image:Image example.jpg|Utah Death Certificate Example]]]<br>The death certificates are also on 145 films and cover the years from 1904 to 1947. You may call, write, visit, or e-mail the archives for information. The address is listed in the "'''[[Utah Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]"''' section of this outline. Their Internet site provides more details | ||
Individuals who were born before 1905, or who did not have a birth certificate may have applied for a delayed birth certificate. The Bureau of Vital Records has issued delayed birth certificates since 1941. | Individuals who were born before 1905, or who did not have a birth certificate may have applied for a delayed birth certificate. The Bureau of Vital Records has issued delayed birth certificates since 1941. | ||
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Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898. County records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office. Since 1905 county birth and death records have been sent to the Bureau of Vital Records. Some of the local county health departments have retained copies of these records. | ||
The Utah Genealogical Association at http://www.infouga.org/site/ | The Utah Genealogical Association at http://www.infouga.org/site/ has completed an index to the early death records. They have indexed 1898-1905 county death records for all counties except Salt Lake County. The index includes name, sex, age, death date, county page number, and entry or registration number. | ||
Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (FHL 979.2 V42u.) | Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (FHL 979.2 V42u.) | ||
For Salt Lake County, Utah, the library at http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/ | For Salt Lake County, Utah, the library at http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/ has birth and death records. These registers usually are indexed. They are: | ||
Salt Lake County (Utah), County Clerk. ''Birth Records, 1898–1905''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (FHL films 431230 and 929287.) This is for Salt Lake County. However, there is some overlap with the Salt Lake City records. You will find names of parents and child (if known) and the child's date of birth. | Salt Lake County (Utah), County Clerk. ''Birth Records, 1898–1905''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (FHL films 431230 and 929287.) This is for Salt Lake County. However, there is some overlap with the Salt Lake City records. You will find names of parents and child (if known) and the child's date of birth. | ||
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'''Salt Lake City''' | '''Salt Lake City''' | ||
Birth Records (1890-present)<br | Birth Records (1890-present)<br>Death Records (1847-present) | ||
'''Salt Lake City County Health Department'''<br | '''Salt Lake City County Health Department'''<br>200 East 610 South Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111-99<br>Telephone: 801-534-4657 <br>Internet: http://www.slvhealth.org/ | ||
The Family History Library has copies of Salt Lake City birth records and indexes from 1890 to 1950 and 1953. They can only be searched at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. | The Family History Library has copies of Salt Lake City birth records and indexes from 1890 to 1950 and 1953. They can only be searched at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. | ||
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Birth and Death Records (1890-present) | Birth and Death Records (1890-present) | ||
'''Weber County Health Department'''<br | '''Weber County Health Department'''<br>2570 Grant Avenue<br>Ogden, UT 84401<br>Telephone: 801-399-8386 <br>Internet: http://www1.co.weber.ut.us/ordinances/show_content.php?title=14 | ||
The Family History Library does not have Ogden City vital records. | The Family History Library does not have Ogden City vital records. | ||
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Birth and Death Records (1860s-1976). (The records before 1905 are incomplete.) | Birth and Death Records (1860s-1976). (The records before 1905 are incomplete.) | ||
'''Bear River District Health Department'''<br | '''Bear River District Health Department'''<br>655 East 1300 North Street<br>Logan, UT 84341<br>Telephone: 801-752-3730 <br>Internet: http://www.drinkingwater.utah.gov/documents/general/lhd_phone_list.pdf | ||
The Family History Library does not have Logan City vital records. | The Family History Library does not have Logan City vital records. | ||
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Weber County. (Utah). County Clerk. ''Applications for Licenses to Marry, and Original Marriage Certificates, 1888–1947''. Ogden, Utah: Weber County Microfilming Dept., 1970–1971. (FHL films 1670859–85.) The applications are arranged by certificate numbers, then chronologically. For example, application number 1s from 1888, 1892, 1897, 1919, and 1935 would be filed together. The years on the films overlap and are mixed. No index is available to certificate numbers. The marriages index cards have been placed in the Early Church Information File. However, the cards give book and page numbers. You may have to search numerous films or order the certificate from the county. | Weber County. (Utah). County Clerk. ''Applications for Licenses to Marry, and Original Marriage Certificates, 1888–1947''. Ogden, Utah: Weber County Microfilming Dept., 1970–1971. (FHL films 1670859–85.) The applications are arranged by certificate numbers, then chronologically. For example, application number 1s from 1888, 1892, 1897, 1919, and 1935 would be filed together. The years on the films overlap and are mixed. No index is available to certificate numbers. The marriages index cards have been placed in the Early Church Information File. However, the cards give book and page numbers. You may have to search numerous films or order the certificate from the county. | ||
'''Weber County Clerk'''<br | '''Weber County Clerk'''<br>2549 Washington Blvd.<br>Ogden, UT 84401<br>Telephone: 801-399-8019<br>Fax: 801-629-8011<br>Internet: http://www1.co.weber.ut.us/Clerk_Auditor/ | ||
Justices of the peace have continued to perform marriages from 1887 to the present. Most justices have given their marriage records to the county clerk, although a few pre-statehood marriages may be listed only in the justices' records. The best way to locate an available collection of justice of the peace records is to contact the county clerk or the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library has a few of these records. | Justices of the peace have continued to perform marriages from 1887 to the present. Most justices have given their marriage records to the county clerk, although a few pre-statehood marriages may be listed only in the justices' records. The best way to locate an available collection of justice of the peace records is to contact the county clerk or the Utah State Archives. The Family History Library has a few of these records. | ||
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=== Guide to Vital Records === | === Guide to Vital Records === | ||
You can learn more about the history and availability of Utah vital records through the Internet for Bureau of Vital Record at http://www.slvhealth.org/fh/html/vital. | You can learn more about the history and availability of Utah vital records through the Internet for Bureau of Vital Record at http://www.slvhealth.org/fh/html/vital.html and Utah State Archives at http://www.archives.state.ut.us/main/ Internet sites. The following book also provides information. The Utah State Board of Health sponsored the survey in 1941. | ||
''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. (FHL book 979.2 A3v; fiche 6046623.) The book has four sections: birth, death, marriage, and divorce. It has samples of the documents being used and a copy of the instructions to the clerks and doctors on how to fill in the forms. | ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. (FHL book 979.2 A3v; fiche 6046623.) The book has four sections: birth, death, marriage, and divorce. It has samples of the documents being used and a copy of the instructions to the clerks and doctors on how to fill in the forms. | ||
Other birth, marriage, death, and midwife records are available at the Family History Library. These can be found using the Family History Library | Other birth, marriage, death, and midwife records are available at the Family History Library. These can be found using the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under: | ||
UTAH - VITAL RECORDS<br | UTAH - VITAL RECORDS<br>UTAH, [COUNTY] - VITAL RECORDS<br>UTAH, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - VITAL RECORDS. | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
http://www.slvhealth.org/fh/html/vital.html | http://www.slvhealth.org/fh/html/vital.html | ||
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