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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]] 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. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=AL_BMDT3_Statewide_Indexes.ASP#Step Alabama Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library. | [[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. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/alabama.htm Alabama Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=AL_BMDT3_Statewide_Indexes.ASP#Step Alabama Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library. | ||
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== Alabama Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Online == | == Alabama Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Online == | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Alabama Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Alabama Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Alabama Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Alabama, United States - Online Vital Records|Alabama Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Alabama Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | ||
*[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Alabama/Alabama_Frame.htm Alabama Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | *[http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Alabama/Alabama_Frame.htm Alabama Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | ||
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=== Adoption Records === | === Adoption Records === | ||
Alabama law requires the creation of a new birth certificate after a legal adoption has taken place. The original birth certificate and evidence of adoption are then placed in a sealed file and the new certificate is substituted for the original birth certificate in the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/ State Department of Vital Statistics] files. Starting August 1, 2000, original birth records (as well as all documents in the sealed file) became available to adoptees once they reached the age of 19. The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information about obtaining copies of sealed birth records. See [[Adoption Research]] for more information. | Alabama law requires the creation of a new birth certificate after a legal adoption has taken place. The original birth certificate and evidence of adoption are then placed in a sealed file and the new certificate is substituted for the original birth certificate in the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/ State Department of Vital Statistics] files. Starting August 1, 2000, original birth records (as well as all documents in the sealed file) became available to adoptees once they reached the age of 19. The [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1563 Alabama Department of Public Health] has detailed information about obtaining copies of sealed birth records. See [[Adoption Research]] for more information. | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
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'''1950 - Present''' | '''1950 - Present''' | ||
In January 1950, Alabama started keeping statewide divorce records. Contact the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1561 Alabama Department of Public Health] to obtain divorce records for this time period. [http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Ancestry.com] also has an index for divorces granted between 1950 and 1959. | In January 1950, Alabama started keeping statewide divorce records. Contact the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1561 Alabama Department of Public Health] to obtain divorce records for this time period. [http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/?htx=List&dbid=8976&offerid=0%3a7858%3a0 Ancestry.com] also has an index for divorces granted between 1950 and 1959. | ||
== Death Records == | == Death Records == | ||
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'''January 1908 - Present''' | '''January 1908 - Present''' | ||
Starting in January of 1908, Alabama State Law required the registration of all deaths occuring within the state of Alabama. Copies of death certificates were filed with the [http://www.adph.org/vitalrecords/ Alabama Center for Health Statistics]. Information found on a death certificate is reported by an informant (usually a relative) and may or may not be accurate. To obtain copies of original birth records, contact the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1560 Alabama Department of Public Health]. <br> | Starting in January of 1908, Alabama State Law required the registration of all deaths occuring within the state of Alabama. Copies of death certificates were filed with the [http://www.adph.org/vitalrecords/ Alabama Center for Health Statistics]. Information found on a death certificate is reported by an informant (usually a relative) and may or may not be accurate. To obtain copies of original birth records, contact the [http://adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1560 Alabama Department of Public Health]. <br> | ||
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|+ '''Information Found on Alabama Death Records''' | |+ '''Information Found on Alabama Death Records''' | ||
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| | | height="50" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Types of Information''' | ||
| | | bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="16%" valign="middle" | '''1881 - 1908''' | ||
| | | bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="16%" valign="middle" | '''1908 - present''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Name of Deceased''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Date and Place of Death''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Date and Place of Birth''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Age at Death''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Marital Status/Name of Spouse''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Parents' Names''' | ||
| | | align="center" width="16%" valign="middle" | '''<br>''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Name of Informant''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Occupation and Education of Deceased''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Whether Deceased was a Veteran''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Deceased's Social Security Number''' | ||
| | | align="center" width="16%" valign="middle" | <br> | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Cause of Death''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Date and Place of Burial''' | ||
| | | align="center" width="16%" valign="middle" | '''<br>''' | ||
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| | | height="25" bgcolor="#66cccc" align="center" width="52%" valign="middle" | '''Funeral Home''' | ||
| | | align="center" width="16%" valign="middle" | '''<br>''' | ||
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==== African Americans ==== | ==== African Americans ==== | ||
When searching for birth, marriage, or death records for [[African American Research|African Americans]] after the Civil War, check the record types listed above. Birth, marriage, and death information for African Americans prior to the Civil War can be found in [[African American Slavery and Bondage|other sources]]. See [[Alabama Minorities|Alabama Minorities]] for more information. <br> | When searching for birth, marriage, or death records for [[African American Research|African Americans]] after the Civil War, check the record types listed above. Birth, marriage, and death information for African Americans prior to the Civil War can be found in [[African American Slavery and Bondage|other sources]]. See [[Alabama Minorities|Alabama Minorities]] for more information. <br> | ||
==== Native Americans<br> ==== | ==== Native Americans<br> ==== | ||
In order to find birth, marriage, or death information on [[Indians of the United States and Their Records|Native Americans]] living in Alabama you must know which tribe the individual belonged to. [[Indians of Alabama|Indians of Alabama]] has more specific information about tribes in the State. | In order to find birth, marriage, or death information on [[Indians of the United States and Their Records|Native Americans]] living in Alabama you must know which tribe the individual belonged to. [[Indians of Alabama|Indians of Alabama]] has more specific information about tribes in the State. | ||
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== Lost / Missing Records == | == Lost / Missing Records == | ||
Some records for a given county or for the state of Alabama may have been burned or lost and may be unavailable. Check [[Alabama Lost/Missing Records|Alabama Lost/Missing Records]] for more information. <br> | Some records for a given county or for the state of Alabama may have been burned or lost and may be unavailable. Check [[Alabama Lost/Missing Records|Alabama Lost/Missing Records]] for more information. <br> | ||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
*''Researching in Alabama; a Genealogical Guide'' <ref>Barefield, Marilyn Davis, ''Researching in Alabama a Genealogical Guide''. Southern Historical Press, 1987. </ref> | *''Researching in Alabama; a Genealogical Guide'' <ref>Barefield, Marilyn Davis, ''Researching in Alabama a Genealogical Guide''. Southern Historical Press, 1987. </ref> | ||
*Telephone Interview with Nancy Durpree <ref>Nancy Dupree, Reference Consultant for Alabama Department of Archives and History. Telephone interview. 14 Jan. 2009. </ref> | *Telephone Interview with Nancy Durpree <ref>Nancy Dupree, Reference Consultant for Alabama Department of Archives and History. Telephone interview. 14 Jan. 2009. </ref> | ||
*''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1250103129538_869" />Alabama Vital Records - Home.'' <ref>Alabama Center for Health Statistics Vital Records. Alabama Department of Public Health, 2009. Web. 04 Aug. 2009. [http://www.adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health]</ref> | *''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1250103129538_869" />Alabama Vital Records - Home.'' <ref>Alabama Center for Health Statistics Vital Records. Alabama Department of Public Health, 2009. Web. 04 Aug. 2009. [http://www.adph.org/vitalrecords/Default.asp?id=1558 Alabama Department of Public Health]</ref> | ||
*''Alabama. Ancestry's Red Book American State, County and Town Sources'' <ref>Davis, Robert S., and Mary Bess Paluzzi. ''Alabama. Ancestry's Red Book American State, County and Town Sources,'' 3rd Edition. Provo: Ancestry.com, 1992. 21-34.</ref> | *''Alabama. Ancestry's Red Book American State, County and Town Sources'' <ref>Davis, Robert S., and Mary Bess Paluzzi. ''Alabama. Ancestry's Red Book American State, County and Town Sources,'' 3rd Edition. Provo: Ancestry.com, 1992. 21-34.</ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Alabama]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Alabama]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||