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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Kansas|Kansas]] > Kansas Vital Records'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Kansas|Kansas]] > Kansas Vital Records'' | ||
= Kansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | = Kansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | ||
== Kansas Vital Records Online Links == | == Kansas Vital Records Online Links == | ||
= Introduction to Vital Records = | = Introduction to Vital Records = | ||
= Birth Records = | = Birth Records = | ||
'''Early - 1911''' | '''Early - 1911''' | ||
'''1911 - Present''' | '''1911 - Present''' | ||
== City and County Records of Births and Deaths == | == City and County Records of Births and Deaths == | ||
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*You can also write to the Office of Vital Statistics (address above) for current information. | *You can also write to the Office of Vital Statistics (address above) for current information. | ||
== Adoption == | == Adoption == | ||
= Marriage Records = | = Marriage Records = | ||
'''Early - 1913''' | '''Early - 1913''' | ||
'''1913 - Present''' | '''1913 - Present''' | ||
County clerks and clerks of probate courts have been keeping records of marriages since the creation of each county in the state. Some date from the mid-1850s. You can write to the clerk's office in the county where the license was issued. The Family History Library is presently acquiring copies of pre-1920 Kansas marriage records. | County clerks and clerks of probate courts have been keeping records of marriages since the creation of each county in the state. Some date from the mid-1850s. You can write to the clerk's office in the county where the license was issued. The Family History Library is presently acquiring copies of pre-1920 Kansas marriage records. | ||
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Marriage records since July 1913 have also been kept by the state. These may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics (see address above). | Marriage records since July 1913 have also been kept by the state. These may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics (see address above). | ||
== Divorce Records == | == Divorce Records == | ||
The district court in each county has had jurisdiction over divorces. Divorce information is interfiled with other court records. You can write to the clerk of the court for information. Since July 1951 a copy of the proceedings has been filed with the Bureau of Registration and Health Statistics. | The district court in each county has had jurisdiction over divorces. Divorce information is interfiled with other court records. You can write to the clerk of the court for information. Since July 1951 a copy of the proceedings has been filed with the Bureau of Registration and Health Statistics. | ||
= Death Records = | = Death Records = | ||
= | = Lost or Missing Records = | ||
When record loss occurs often records are reconstructed; land records are reconstructed to establish clear or legal title and for taxation purposes. | |||
'''Counties with records loss:''' | |||
Douglas (1863 Quantril's raid), and Elk (1906), | |||
= | = Substitute Records = | ||
*[[Kansas Church Records|Kansas Church Records]] | |||
*[[Kansas Cemeteries|Kansas Cemetery Records]] | |||
*[[Kansas Census|Kansas Census Records]] | |||
*[[Kansas History|Kansas History]] | |||
*[[Kansas Newspapers|Kansas Newspapers]] | |||
*[[Kansas Military Records|Kansas Military Records]] | |||
= Archives, Libraries and Societies = | <br> | ||
= Tips = | |||
= Analyzing Records = | |||
= Archives, Libraries and Societies = | |||
== Miscellaneous Records == | == Miscellaneous Records == | ||
Revision as of 08:39, 30 July 2009
United States > United States Vital Records > Kansas > Kansas Vital Records
Kansas Birth, Marriage and Death Records[edit | edit source]
Kansas Vital Records Online Links[edit | edit source]
Introduction to Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Birth Records[edit | edit source]
Early - 1911
1911 - Present
City and County Records of Births and Deaths[edit | edit source]
A few counties in Kansas began keeping records of births and deaths in 1885. These records may be obtained from the office of the county clerk.
Birth and death records are also available from many of the cities in the state. The beginning dates of these records vary from about 1910 to 1940. You can write to the city clerk for further information.
The Family History Library is presently acquiring copies of pre-1912 birth and death records at the county courthouses in southeastern Kansas. The library also has a few files from mortuaries and funeral homes.
State Records of Births and Deaths[edit | edit source]
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in July 1911. Delayed registrations of births started in 1937. Copies of the state records may be obtained from:
Office of Vital Statistics
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
900 Jackson Street
Topeka, KS 66612-1290
Telephone: 913-296-1400
Internet: http://www.kdheks.gov/vital/
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records can be found in the following resources:
- http://www.vitalrec.com
- Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; Family History Library book 973 V24wv). Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many Family History Centers.
- You can also write to the Office of Vital Statistics (address above) for current information.
Adoption[edit | edit source]
Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
Early - 1913
1913 - Present
County clerks and clerks of probate courts have been keeping records of marriages since the creation of each county in the state. Some date from the mid-1850s. You can write to the clerk's office in the county where the license was issued. The Family History Library is presently acquiring copies of pre-1920 Kansas marriage records.
Marriage records since July 1913 have also been kept by the state. These may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics (see address above).
Divorce Records[edit | edit source]
The district court in each county has had jurisdiction over divorces. Divorce information is interfiled with other court records. You can write to the clerk of the court for information. Since July 1951 a copy of the proceedings has been filed with the Bureau of Registration and Health Statistics.
Death Records[edit | edit source]
Lost or Missing Records[edit | edit source]
When record loss occurs often records are reconstructed; land records are reconstructed to establish clear or legal title and for taxation purposes.
Counties with records loss:
Douglas (1863 Quantril's raid), and Elk (1906),
Substitute Records[edit | edit source]
- Kansas Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Records
- Kansas Census Records
- Kansas History
- Kansas Newspapers
- Kansas Military Records
Tips[edit | edit source]
Analyzing Records[edit | edit source]
Archives, Libraries and Societies[edit | edit source]
Miscellaneous Records[edit | edit source]
1879--On the Lineage website there is an Index to Kansas Settlers living in 1879. Many of the records give birth date and place.
Guide to Vital Records[edit | edit source]
A description of the history and availability of Kansas records is Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Kansas(Topeka, Kansas: Historical Records Survey, 1942; Family History Library book 978.1 V2h; film 874348).