16,888
edits
no edit summary
mNo edit summary |
Joycebevans (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
== Introduction to Vital Records == | == Introduction to Vital Records == | ||
[[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. The best place to obtain a copy or an extract of an original record of a birth or death is from the [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm County Health Department] of the county where the event occurred. Copies can also be obtained from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Indiana.htm Indiana Vital Records State Department of Health]. Original marriage records can be obtained from the [http://www.indgensoc.org/counties.php county courthouse] in the county the marriage took place. <br> | [[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. The best place to obtain a copy or an extract of an original record of a birth or death is from the [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm County Health Department] of the county where the event occurred. Copies can also be obtained from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Indiana.htm Indiana Vital Records State Department of Health]. Original marriage records can be obtained from the [http://www.indgensoc.org/counties.php county courthouse] in the county the marriage took place. <br> | ||
{| class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="100%" | {| class="FCK__ShowTableBorders" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" width="100%" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="44%" | __TOC__ | | width="44%" | __TOC__ | ||
| valign="middle" | <center>''' [[Image:Vital Records Collage.JPG|center|250px]] '''<br></center> | | valign="middle" | <center>''' [[Image:Vital Records Collage.JPG|center|250px]] '''<br></center> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
|} | |} | ||
| Line 69: | Line 69: | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm Indiana Certificates] online ($) | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/indiana.htm Indiana Certificates] online ($) | ||
[[Indiana Vital Records#More_Online.C2.A0Indiana_Vital_Records_Links.C2.A0|More Online Indiana Vital Records Links]] | [[Indiana Vital Records#More_Online.C2.A0Indiana_Vital_Records_Links.C2.A0|More Online Indiana Vital Records Links]] | ||
== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
| Line 83: | Line 83: | ||
[https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5623 Form for requesting a birth record from the Indiana State Department of Health] | [https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5623 Form for requesting a birth record from the Indiana State Department of Health] | ||
When ordering a birth record, request a "copy of the original certificate for genealogical purposes." This ensures an actual copy of the birth record instead of a typed version of the record. You must also show proof of your relationship to the individual. [http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.doc Requirements for ordering a birth record.]<br> | When ordering a birth record, request a "copy of the original certificate for genealogical purposes." This ensures an actual copy of the birth record instead of a typed version of the record. You must also show proof of your relationship to the individual. [http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.doc Requirements for ordering a birth record.]<br> | ||
=== Birth Indexes === | === Birth Indexes === | ||
| Line 102: | Line 102: | ||
'''Another State-wide Indiana Birth Index''' | '''Another State-wide Indiana Birth Index''' | ||
''Pre-1882 Indiana Births from Secondary Sources,'' Vols. I and II (Fort Wayne, Ind.: Heritage Pathways, Inc. 1999). Each volume includes approximately 10,000 entries for births that took place in Indiana prior to the advent of civil birth records. This data was taken from a variety of sources, including family Bible records, Civil War pension files, private family files and genealogical periodicals. {{FHL|835084|item}} For a copy nearest you, search [http://www.worldcat.org/title/pre-1882-indiana-births-from-secondary-sources/oclc/49320094 WorldCat.org] | ''Pre-1882 Indiana Births from Secondary Sources,'' Vols. I and II (Fort Wayne, Ind.: Heritage Pathways, Inc. 1999). Each volume includes approximately 10,000 entries for births that took place in Indiana prior to the advent of civil birth records. This data was taken from a variety of sources, including family Bible records, Civil War pension files, private family files and genealogical periodicals. {{FHL|835084|item}} For a copy nearest you, search [http://www.worldcat.org/title/pre-1882-indiana-births-from-secondary-sources/oclc/49320094 WorldCat.org] | ||
=== Delayed Birth Records === | === Delayed Birth Records === | ||
| Line 108: | Line 108: | ||
Delayed registrations of births are found in the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office in the county where the applicant was living at the time of registration not the county of birth. Registrations began in July 1941, and although the law is still in effect, most registrations occurred in the 1940s. They may contain information on births that occurred as early as the 1870s. Certificates for births that were originally not recorded were granted after a petition was filed with the court. These registrations may also contain births of people born outside of the county and even those outside of the U.S. Contact the clerk in the county they were living in 1941 for copies. | Delayed registrations of births are found in the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office in the county where the applicant was living at the time of registration not the county of birth. Registrations began in July 1941, and although the law is still in effect, most registrations occurred in the 1940s. They may contain information on births that occurred as early as the 1870s. Certificates for births that were originally not recorded were granted after a petition was filed with the court. These registrations may also contain births of people born outside of the county and even those outside of the U.S. Contact the clerk in the county they were living in 1941 for copies. | ||
The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library]] has microfilms of delayed birth registrations for more then 60 counties which can be loaned to your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Use the [https://beta.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] to locate the correct microfilm. <br>[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|How to locate a microfilm number in the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br>[https://library.beta.familysearch.org/ How to locate a Family History Center]. <br> | The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library]] has microfilms of delayed birth registrations for more then 60 counties which can be loaned to your local [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Center]]. Use the [https://beta.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] to locate the correct microfilm. <br>[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|How to locate a microfilm number in the Family History Library Catalog.]] <br>[https://library.beta.familysearch.org/ How to locate a Family History Center]. <br> | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
| Line 118: | Line 118: | ||
Many eloping couples went to Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana to be married as there was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Eloping couples from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio were married in Crown Point, Indiana. | Many eloping couples went to Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana to be married as there was no waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Eloping couples from Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio were married in Crown Point, Indiana. | ||
Original marriage records can be obtained from the [http://www.indgensoc.org/counties.php county courthouse] in the county the marriage took place. Marriages after 1958 were also registered with the Indiana State Department of Health. | Original marriage records can be obtained from the [http://www.indgensoc.org/counties.php county courthouse] in the county the marriage took place. Marriages after 1958 were also registered with the Indiana State Department of Health. | ||
[https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=4884 Form for requesting a marriage record from the Indiana State Department of Health] | [https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=4884 Form for requesting a marriage record from the Indiana State Department of Health] | ||
The {{FHL|577292|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} and the [http://www.in.gov/library/countyrecords.htm Indiana State Library Genealogy Collection] have microfilm copies of many Indiana marriage records. The Genealogy Collection of the Allen County Public Library has microfim copies of marriage records for 31 of the state's 92 counties. Check the [http://friendsofallencounty.org/search_microtext.php ACPL Microfilm Catalog] under "States" to determine the collection's holdings for specific counties and years. <br> | The {{FHL|577292|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}} and the [http://www.in.gov/library/countyrecords.htm Indiana State Library Genealogy Collection] have microfilm copies of many Indiana marriage records. The Genealogy Collection of the Allen County Public Library has microfim copies of marriage records for 31 of the state's 92 counties. Check the [http://friendsofallencounty.org/search_microtext.php ACPL Microfilm Catalog] under "States" to determine the collection's holdings for specific counties and years. <br> | ||
=== Marriage Record Indexes === | === Marriage Record Indexes === | ||
| Line 139: | Line 139: | ||
[[Indiana County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Indiana County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Indiana County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Indiana County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Indiana Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Indiana Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Indiana Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Indiana Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
| Line 147: | Line 147: | ||
[https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5621 Form for requesting a death record from the Indiana State Department of Health] | [https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=5621 Form for requesting a death record from the Indiana State Department of Health] | ||
When ordering a death record, request a "copy of the original certificate for genealogical purposes." This ensures an actual copy of the death record instead of a typed version of the record. You must also show proof of your relationship to the individual. [http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.doc Requirements for ordering a death record.]<br> | When ordering a death record, request a "copy of the original certificate for genealogical purposes." This ensures an actual copy of the death record instead of a typed version of the record. You must also show proof of your relationship to the individual. [http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.doc Requirements for ordering a death record.]<br> | ||
=== Death Indexes === | === Death Indexes === | ||
'''Online databases:'''<br>There are many online marriage indexes available. See the above [[Indiana Vital Records#Indiana_Birth.2C_Marriage.2C_and_Death_Indexes_and_Records_Online|Indiana Birth, Marriage, and Death Indexes and Records Online.]] <br> | '''Online databases:'''<br>There are many online marriage indexes available. See the above [[Indiana Vital Records#Indiana_Birth.2C_Marriage.2C_and_Death_Indexes_and_Records_Online|Indiana Birth, Marriage, and Death Indexes and Records Online.]] <br> | ||
'''Indexes on Microfilm copy:<br>'''During the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Indiana Works Progress Administration (WPA) indexed many counties' death records for the period of 1882 to 1920. The death index gives the name of the deceased, gender, color, age at death, date of death, place of death, and book and page number of the courthouse ledger. | '''Indexes on Microfilm copy:<br>'''During the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Indiana Works Progress Administration (WPA) indexed many counties' death records for the period of 1882 to 1920. The death index gives the name of the deceased, gender, color, age at death, date of death, place of death, and book and page number of the courthouse ledger. | ||
| Line 160: | Line 160: | ||
*[[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from a Family History Center|Family History Centers]] | *[[Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from a Family History Center|Family History Centers]] | ||
'''Original Typescripts of Indexes: '''<br> | '''Original Typescripts of Indexes: '''<br> | ||
*[http://www.in.gov/library/countyrecords.htm Indiana State Library] <br> | *[http://www.in.gov/library/countyrecords.htm Indiana State Library] <br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
=== Coroner's Records === | === Coroner's Records === | ||
| Line 176: | Line 176: | ||
For more information on [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|Mortality Schedules]]. | For more information on [[United States Census Mortality Schedules|Mortality Schedules]]. | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
| Line 257: | Line 257: | ||
*German Roots Links for Indiana [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Indiana Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | *German Roots Links for Indiana [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Indiana Birth & Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | ||
*[http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm Progenealogists] Links for the United States. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Indiana''' or '''IN''' - Free/$ | *[http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm Progenealogists] Links for the United States. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Indiana''' or '''IN''' - Free/$ | ||
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Indiana/indiana.htm Indiana Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | *[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Indiana/indiana.htm Indiana Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | ||
=== FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | |||
Online collections containing these recores are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org] | |||
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | |||
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Indiana_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Indiana Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | *[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Indiana_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Indiana Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Indiana_County_Marriage_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)#Sources_of_Information_for_This_Collection: Indiana County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | *[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Indiana_County_Marriage_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)#Sources_of_Information_for_This_Collection: Indiana County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||