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 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. Refer to [[Utah Church Records|'''Church Records''']] for a description of other sources for vital information. Also, refer to the [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|'''Tracing LDS Ancestors''']] page for records pertaining members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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+=== Birth Records  ===
-=== Birth Records  ===
+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. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also.
+'''County Records'''
-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. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also.
+Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. 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. Check the Wiki under the county for further records and information.
-==== County Records ====
 Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. 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.
-==== State Records ====
+The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties.
+'''State Records'''
 For information about state birth and death records, write to:
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 '''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/ Utah Department of Health]
 ::For genealogical purposes request a complete, "full copy" of the records.
 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.
-'''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.
-==== County Records of Births  ====
-Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. 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 [http://www.infouga.org/site Utah Genealogical Association] 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''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|738116|title-id|disp=FHL Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref>
-For [http://www.slco.lib.ut.us Salt Lake County], the library has birth and death records. These registers usually are indexed. They are:
-Salt Lake County (Utah), County Clerk. ''Birth Records, 1898–1905''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library {{FHL|62276|title-id|disp=FHL Films 431230 and 929287}}.) </ref>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. ''Register of Deaths, Salt Lake County, Book A, 1897–1905''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. (Family History Library {{FHL|485535|film|disp=FHL Film 485535}}.) </ref>These records are for the county only and do not have Salt Lake City death records. They are indexed. The record gives name, birth and death information, address or city of residence, and sometimes burial information.
-The Family History Library has copies of most of the county birth and death records from 1898 to 1905 and more recent records for some counties.
-==== Midwives' Records  ====
-The Family History Library has midwives' records for some cities and towns. Such as ''Record of Births Kept by H. J. Talbot of the Children Delivered by His Wife, Livinia Ann Wall Talbot''. <ref>Talbot, Henry James. ''Record of Births Kept by H. J. Talbot of the Children Delivered by His Wife, Livinia Ann Wall Talbot''. N.p., [18–1?]. (Family History Library {{FHL|282428|item|disp=FHL Book 979 V2t; Film 962649 item 4}}.) </ref>This covers the years 1878 to 1893 and includes the area from Hyde Park near Logan, Utah to Oxford, a small community northwest of Preston, Idaho. This book has been indexed in the ''Early Church Information File''.
 ==== Adoption Records  ====
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 For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] portal page.
-=== Death Records ===
+=== Death Records  ===
 State registration of deaths began in 1905 and was generally complied with by 1917. From 1977 to the present, the deaths are indexed by computer and may be found at the county vital records offices. Before 1905, you will need to contact county offices also. [[Image:Image example.jpg|right|500px|Utah Death Certificate Example]]
-==== County Records ====
+==== County Records  ====
 Although a few counties kept earlier records, most counties began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. 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.
-==== State Records ====
+The [http://www.infouga.org/site Utah Genealogical Association] 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''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|738116|title-id|disp=FHL Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref>
+==== State Records  ====
 For information about state birth and death records, write to:
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 <span />'''[http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html Utah State Archives and Records Service]'''. <br>The death certificates are also on microfilm and cover the years from 1904 to 1960. 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]]"''' page. Their Internet site provides more details
+'''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.<br>
 === Guide to Vital Records  ===
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 [[Utah Census|Utah Census]]
 [[Utah Newspapers|Utah Newspapers]]<br>There are newspaper indexes to Death records and marriages from 1867 to 1961.
 [[Utah Obituaries|Utah Obituaries]]<br>You will find indexes to the first newspapers obituaries to locate deaths.
 [[Utah Periodicals|Utah Periodicals]]
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 [[Utah Military Records|Utah Military Records]]
 [http://www.carbon-utgenweb.com/1896-1916minersA-C.html Utah Mining Accidents 1896-1916] at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb] - free.
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