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= Minnesota Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | = Minnesota Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | ||
== Minnesota Vital Records Online Links == | === Minnesota Vital Records Online Links === | ||
Minnesota Historical Society [http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy www.mnhs.org/genealogy] for indexes to birth records 1900 to 1934, some pre 1900, and records from death cards 1904 to1907 and death certificates 1908 to 1891. | Minnesota Historical Society [http://www.mnhs.org/genealogy www.mnhs.org/genealogy] for indexes to birth records 1900 to 1934, some pre 1900, and records from death cards 1904 to1907 and death certificates 1908 to 1891. | ||
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*[http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/deathrecords.html Online Searchable Death Indexes for the USA]. | *[http://home.att.net/~wee-monster/deathrecords.html Online Searchable Death Indexes for the USA]. | ||
= Introduction to Vital Records = | == Introduction to Vital Records == | ||
= Birth Records = | == Birth Records == | ||
'''Early - 1908''' | '''Early - 1908''' | ||
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'''1908 - Present''' | '''1908 - Present''' | ||
== State Records of Births and Deaths == | === State Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
In Minnesota, the state registration of births began in 1900 and was generally complied with by 1915. Death records have been registered by the state since 1908. | In Minnesota, the state registration of births began in 1900 and was generally complied with by 1915. Death records have been registered by the state since 1908. | ||
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[http://www.vitalrec.com/mn.html VitalRecords.com]. The vitalrec.com site also shows state and county records office addresses, fees, and years covered and has some links to other internet resources. | [http://www.vitalrec.com/mn.html VitalRecords.com]. The vitalrec.com site also shows state and county records office addresses, fees, and years covered and has some links to other internet resources. | ||
[http://people.mnhs.org/bci/search.cfm?bhcp=1 Minnesota Birth Certificate Index 1900-1934]. There are approximately 2700 records indicated as "Pre 1900". <br>Delayed and supplemental filings have been added. These include Pre 1900 records. | [http://people.mnhs.org/bci/search.cfm?bhcp=1 Minnesota Birth Certificate Index 1900-1934]. There are approximately 2700 records indicated as "Pre 1900". <br>Delayed and supplemental filings have been added. These include Pre 1900 records. | ||
[http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Search.cfm?bhcp=1 Minnesota Death Certificate Index 1904-2001]. This database indexes the death cards from 1904 to 1907 and the death certificates from 1908 to 2001. | [http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Search.cfm?bhcp=1 Minnesota Death Certificate Index 1904-2001]. This database indexes the death cards from 1904 to 1907 and the death certificates from 1908 to 2001. | ||
== County Records of Births and Deaths == | === County Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
Some counties began recording births as early as 1864 (Redwood County), but most counties began in 1870. Benton County death records were kept from 1867, but 1870 was the general starting date for most counties. Compliance was not good in the early years. The Family History Library has been acquiring microfilms of these county records from the earliest dates to about 1925. For examples, see the following: | Some counties began recording births as early as 1864 (Redwood County), but most counties began in 1870. Benton County death records were kept from 1867, but 1870 was the general starting date for most counties. Compliance was not good in the early years. The Family History Library has been acquiring microfilms of these county records from the earliest dates to about 1925. For examples, see the following: | ||
*Minnesota. District Court (Hennepin County). ''Birth Records, 1870–1915''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983. (On 5 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1309389 films beginning with 1309389].) </ref> | *Minnesota. District Court (Hennepin County). ''Birth Records, 1870–1915''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983. (On 5 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=filmhitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&filmno=1309389 films beginning with 1309389].) </ref> | ||
*Minnesota. Division of Vital Statistics. ''Delayed Birth Records, ca. 1942–1981''. <ref> | *Minnesota. Division of Vital Statistics. ''Delayed Birth Records, ca. 1942–1981''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982. (On 3 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=126917&disp=Delayed+birth+records%2C+ca.+1942-19++ films beginning with 1314525 item 4].) </ref>Contains delayed birth records for Ramsey County and the city of St. Paul. | ||
*Mower County (Minnesota). County Recorder. ''Death Records, 1870–1993; Index, 1870–1993''. <ref> | *Mower County (Minnesota). County Recorder. ''Death Records, 1870–1993; Index, 1870–1993''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1993. (On 26 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=734887&disp=Death+records%2C+1870-1993+%3B+index2++ films beginning with 1902894].) </ref> | ||
For information about early county birth and death records, write to the court administrator of the district court or county recorder in the county. | For information about early county birth and death records, write to the court administrator of the district court or county recorder in the county. | ||
== Adoption Records == | === Adoption Records === | ||
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== County Records of Marriages == | == Marriage Records == | ||
=== County Records of Marriages === | |||
There is no centralized registration for Minnesota marriage records. The state has kept a statewide index to marriages from 1958 to present. Each county generally began keeping marriage records soon after the creation of the county. Some county marriage records begin in the late 1840s. The Family History Library has been acquiring microfilms of these records. For example, marriage records of Ramsey County (including St. Paul) are in: | There is no centralized registration for Minnesota marriage records. The state has kept a statewide index to marriages from 1958 to present. Each county generally began keeping marriage records soon after the creation of the county. Some county marriage records begin in the late 1840s. The Family History Library has been acquiring microfilms of these records. For example, marriage records of Ramsey County (including St. Paul) are in: | ||
*Minnesota. District Court (Ramsey County).''Marriage Indexes, 1850–1917; Marriage Records, 1850–1916''. <ref> Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982. (On 54 Family History Library films beginning with index [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=229626&disp=Marriage+indexes%2C+1850-1917%3B+marri++ film 1314520 item 3].) </ref> | *Minnesota. District Court (Ramsey County).''Marriage Indexes, 1850–1917; Marriage Records, 1850–1916''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982. (On 54 Family History Library films beginning with index [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=229626&disp=Marriage+indexes%2C+1850-1917%3B+marri++ film 1314520 item 3].) </ref> | ||
There is an index to many pre-1850 Minnesota marriage records on compact disc: | There is an index to many pre-1850 Minnesota marriage records on compact disc: | ||
*''Marriage Records Early–1850''. <ref> Orem, Utah: Automated Archives, 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=609208&disp=Marriage+records+early%2D1850%20%20&columns=*,0,0 compact disc no.9, pt. 227].) </ref> Although incomplete, this disc has many marriage records for various states west of the Mississippi. | *''Marriage Records Early–1850''. <ref>Orem, Utah: Automated Archives, 1992. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=609208&disp=Marriage+records+early%2D1850%20%20&columns=*,0,0 compact disc no.9, pt. 227].) </ref>Although incomplete, this disc has many marriage records for various states west of the Mississippi. | ||
There are also some Bureau of Indian Affairs marriage records on microfilm. An example is: | There are also some Bureau of Indian Affairs marriage records on microfilm. An example is: | ||
*''Marriage Licenses, 1902–1922''. | *''Marriage Licenses, 1902–1922''. <ref>United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Red Lake Agency. ''Marriage Licenses, 1902–1922''. Kansas City, Missouri: Federal Archives and Records Center, 1977. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=265787&disp=Marriage+licenses%2C+1902-1922++ film 1204883 item 3].) </ref> | ||
For copies of marriage records, write to the district court administrator’s office in the county in which the license was recorded. This office also has files for divorces. For information about Hennepin County marriages, write to: | For copies of marriage records, write to the district court administrator’s office in the county in which the license was recorded. This office also has files for divorces. For information about Hennepin County marriages, write to: | ||
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::MINNESOTA, [COUNTY] – VITAL RECORDS | ::MINNESOTA, [COUNTY] – VITAL RECORDS | ||
== Divorce Records == | === Divorce Records === | ||
Divorce and annulment records for each county are found with the civil cases of the district courts. The district courts have handled these cases since 1849. You can write to the court administrator of the district court at the county courthouse for copies or information. For a summary of the types of courts, see the “[[Minnesota Court Records|Minnesota Court Records]]” article. | Divorce and annulment records for each county are found with the civil cases of the district courts. The district courts have handled these cases since 1849. You can write to the court administrator of the district court at the county courthouse for copies or information. For a summary of the types of courts, see the “[[Minnesota Court Records|Minnesota Court Records]]” article. | ||
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The Minnesota Department of Health has a divorce index from 1970 to the present. | The Minnesota Department of Health has a divorce index from 1970 to the present. | ||
= Death Records = | == Death Records == | ||
'''Early - 1908''' | '''Early - 1908''' | ||
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'''1908 - Present''' | '''1908 - Present''' | ||
= Substitute Records = | == Substitute Records == | ||
[[Minnesota Church Records|Minnesota Church Records]] | [[Minnesota Church Records|Minnesota Church Records]] | ||
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[[Minnesota History|Minnesota History]] | [[Minnesota History|Minnesota History]] | ||
= Tips = | == Tips == | ||
= Lost or Missing Records = | == Lost or Missing Records == | ||
= Analyzing Records = | == Analyzing Records == | ||
= Archives, Libraries and Societies = | == Archives, Libraries and Societies == | ||
[[Minnesota Archives and Libraries|Minnesota Archives and Libraries]] | [[Minnesota Archives and Libraries|Minnesota Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Minnesota Societies|Minnesota Societies]] | [[Minnesota Societies|Minnesota Societies]] | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Minnesota]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Minnesota]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||