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[[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]]. For additional guidance on researching and using vital records, see [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Missouri.htm Missouri Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office. | [[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]]. For additional guidance on researching and using vital records, see [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]. | ||
St. Louis and Kansas City recorded births and deaths starting as early as 1850 for deaths and 1870 for births. The Missouri Department of Health began keeping birth and death records in 1909. County records vary by year and the county. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Missouri.htm Missouri Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office. | |||
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Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths. For additional guidance on researching and using vital records, see United States Vital Records.
St. Louis and Kansas City recorded births and deaths starting as early as 1850 for deaths and 1870 for births. The Missouri Department of Health began keeping birth and death records in 1909. County records vary by year and the county. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Missouri Vital Records State Department of Health or the County Clerk's office.