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The library has some territorial vital records on compact disc for the 1800s to 1906. This index contains birth, marriage, guardianship, naturalization, divorce records and wills. The territory includes [[Portal:Utah|Utah]], [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]], [[Portal:Colorado|Colorado]], [[Portal:Idaho|Idaho]], [[Portal:Nevada|Nevada]], [[Portal:Wyoming|Wyoming]], and Indian territory. Sources include Deseret News notices of vital records, marriages performed by justices of the peace, Methodist marriages, and records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints records. | The library has some territorial vital records on compact disc for the 1800s to 1906. This index contains birth, marriage, guardianship, naturalization, divorce records and wills. The territory includes [[Portal:Utah|Utah]], [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]], [[Portal:Colorado|Colorado]], [[Portal:Idaho|Idaho]], [[Portal:Nevada|Nevada]], [[Portal:Wyoming|Wyoming]], and Indian territory. Sources include Deseret News notices of vital records, marriages performed by justices of the peace, Methodist marriages, and records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints records. | ||
Territorial Vital Records: Births, Divorces, Guardianship, Marriages Naturalization, ''Wills''. St. George, Utah: Genealogical CD Publishing, 1994. (Family History Library compact disc no. 15.) | Territorial Vital Records: Births, Divorces, Guardianship, Marriages Naturalization, ''Wills''. St. George, Utah: Genealogical CD Publishing, 1994. (Family History Library compact disc no. 15.) | ||
=== State Records of Births and Deaths === | === State Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
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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'''[[Image:Image example.jpg|200px | '''Bureau of Vital Records'''[[Image:Image example.jpg|right|200px|Utah Death Certificate Example]]<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. | ||
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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> | 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'''. | <span></span>'''http://historyresearch.utah.gov/indexes/index.html'''. <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. | ||
At this time the Family History Library does not have copies of the state records of births and deaths. | At this time the Family History Library does not have copies of the state records of births and deaths. | ||
=== County Records of Births and Deaths === | === County Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
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The Utah Genealogical Association at <u>http://www.infouga.org/site/</u> 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. | The Utah Genealogical Association at <u>http://www.infouga.org/site/</u> 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. (Family History Library book 979.2 V42u.) | Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=738116&disp=Utah+death+index%2C+1898%2D1905%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 V42u].) | ||
For Salt Lake County, Utah, the library at <u>http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/</u> has birth and death records. These registers usually are indexed. They are: | For Salt Lake County, Utah, the library at <u>http://www.slco.lib.ut.us/</u> 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. (Family History Library 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. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=62276&disp=Birth+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 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. ''Register of Deaths, Salt Lake County, Book A, 1897–1905''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. (Family History Library film 485535.) 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. | Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Register of Deaths, Salt Lake County, Book A, 1897–1905''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=485535 film 485535].) 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | ||
Salt Lake City (Utah). Office of Vital Statistics. ''Birth Records, 1890–1950, 1953''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1950. (On 76 Family History Library films beginning with 26477.) You will find parents' names, child's date of birth, and the child's name if known. Some later records show age of parents, number of children, address, and the doctor who attended the birth. | Salt Lake City (Utah). Office of Vital Statistics. ''Birth Records, 1890–1950, 1953''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1950. (On 76 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=61687&disp=Birth+records%2C+1890%2D1950%2C+1953%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films beginning with 26477].) You will find parents' names, child's date of birth, and the child's name if known. Some later records show age of parents, number of children, address, and the doctor who attended the birth. | ||
There are also death records and indexes for Salt Lake City: | There are also death records and indexes for Salt Lake City: | ||
Salt Lake City (Utah). Office of Vital Statistics. ''Death Records of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1848–Sept 1950''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1950. (Family History Library films 26553–83.) These records provide name, birth and death information, address or city, and sometimes burial information. | Salt Lake City (Utah). Office of Vital Statistics. ''Death Records of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1848–Sept 1950''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1950. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=16871&disp=Death+records+of+Salt+Lake+City%2C+Utah%%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 26553–83].) These records provide name, birth and death information, address or city, and sometimes burial information. | ||
'''Ogden''' | '''Ogden''' | ||
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Birth and Death Records (1890-present) | Birth and Death Records (1890-present) | ||
[http://www.co.weber.ut.us/health/vital_records.php?d=2 '''Weber-Morgan Health Department, Office of Vital Records'''] (The Vital Statistics Office is on the second floor)<br> | [http://www.co.weber.ut.us/health/vital_records.php?d=2 '''Weber-Morgan Health Department, Office of Vital Records'''] (The Vital Statistics Office is on the second floor)<br>477 23rd St<br>Ogden, Utah 84401<br>801-399-7134 | ||
477 23rd St<br> | |||
Ogden, Utah 84401<br> | |||
801-399-7134 | |||
<br>The Family History Library does not have Ogden City vital records. | |||
The Family History Library does not have Ogden City vital records. | |||
'''Logan''' | '''Logan''' | ||
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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>655 East 1300 North Street<br>Logan, UT 84341<br>Telephone: 801-752-3730 <br>Internet: <u>http://www.drinkingwater.utah.gov/documents/general/lhd_phone_list.pdf</u> | '''Bear River District Health Department'''<br>655 East 1300 North Street<br>Logan, UT 84341<br>Telephone: 801-752-3730 <br>Internet: <u>http://www.drinkingwater.utah.gov/documents/general/lhd_phone_list.pdf</u> | ||
The Family History Library does not have Logan City vital records. | The Family History Library does not have Logan City vital records. | ||
=== Midwives' records === | === Midwives' records === | ||
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The Family History Library has midwives' records for some cities and towns. Such as: | The Family History Library has midwives' records for some cities and towns. Such as: | ||
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 book 979 V2t; film 962649 item 4.) 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. | 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 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=282428&disp=Record+of+births+kept+by+Henry+James+Tal%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979 V2t; film 962649 item 4].) 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. | ||
=== County Marriage Records === | === County Marriage Records === | ||
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The following records are a sampling of the records available at the library. The counties listed are among the most populated. Most marriage records show names of bride and groom, residences, and ages. Names of witnesses can help identify relatives or neighbors. Later records may include birth information and parents' names. | The following records are a sampling of the records available at the library. The counties listed are among the most populated. Most marriage records show names of bride and groom, residences, and ages. Names of witnesses can help identify relatives or neighbors. Later records may include birth information and parents' names. | ||
Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Marriage Records, 1887–1965''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1965–1966. (Family History Library films 429035–312.) The first 18 films index the licenses and certificates. These records have been indexed in the Early Church Information File up to 1914. | Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Marriage Records, 1887–1965''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1965–1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=228260&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1887%2D1965%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 429035–312].) The first 18 films index the licenses and certificates. These records have been indexed in the Early Church Information File up to 1914. | ||
There is an additional index from 1887 to 1987 available on fiche: | There is an additional index from 1887 to 1987 available on fiche: | ||
Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Alphabetic Marriage Listing 1887–1987''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Management Information Systems, 1987. (Family History Library fiche 6052848–49.) There are 24 fiche for each number. The first set of fiche is an index to the grooms and the second is an index to the brides. These will lead you to the above record. | Salt Lake County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Alphabetic Marriage Listing 1887–1987''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Management Information Systems, 1987. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=567622&disp=Alphabetic+marriage+listing%2C+1887%2D19%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6052848–49].) There are 24 fiche for each number. The first set of fiche is an index to the grooms and the second is an index to the brides. These will lead you to the above record. | ||
Cache County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Marriage Records, 1887–1966''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library films 430301–36.) Marriages up to 1914 are indexed in the Early Church Information File. | Cache County (Utah). County Clerk. ''Marriage Records, 1887–1966''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=56950&disp=Marriage+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 430301–36.]) Marriages up to 1914 are indexed in the Early Church Information File. | ||
Utah County. (Utah). County Clerk. ''Marriage Records of Utah County, 1887–1966''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1959. (On 45 Family History Library films beginning with 482939.) These are also indexed in the Early Church Information File for marriages up to 1914. | Utah County. (Utah). County Clerk. ''Marriage Records of Utah County, 1887–1966''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1959. (On 45 Family History Library films beginning with 482939.) These are also indexed in the Early Church Information File for marriages up to 1914. | ||
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Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | ||
For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Portal:Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] portal page. | For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Portal:Tracing LDS Ancestors|Tracing LDS Ancestors]] portal page. | ||
=== Guide to Vital Records === | === Guide to Vital Records === | ||