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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Vital Records''' {{MI-sidebar}} | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Vital Records''' {{MI-sidebar}} | ||
== '''Introduction to Vital Records''' == | |||
[[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/Michigan.htm Michigan Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | [[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/Michigan.htm Michigan Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
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== Vital Records Reference Dates == | |||
Michigan's vital records start the following years: | Michigan's vital records start the following years: | ||
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== Michigan Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | |||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Michigan Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Michigan 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. | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Michigan Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Michigan 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. | ||
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<br>[[Michigan Vital Records#More_Online_Michigan_Vital_Records_Links|More Online Michigan Vital Records Links]] | <br>[[Michigan Vital Records#More_Online_Michigan_Vital_Records_Links|More Online Michigan Vital Records Links]] | ||
== Birth Records == | |||
County registration of births in [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] began in 1867 and was generally complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of births for many counties. | County registration of births in [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] began in 1867 and was generally complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of births for many counties. | ||
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*[[Michigan Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Michigan Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | *[[Michigan Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Michigan Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
== Death Records == | |||
County registration of deaths in [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] began in 1867 and was generally complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of births for many counties. | County registration of deaths in [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] began in 1867 and was generally complied with by 1915. You can obtain copies of a county record by writing to the county clerk. You can also obtain records of delayed registrations of births for many counties. | ||
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== Adoption Records == | |||
open / closed / state statutes | open / closed / state statutes | ||
== Additional Helps == | |||
=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
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== More Online Michigan Vital Records Links == | |||
*[http://www.michlist.com Michigan Biographical Index] is a full-name index merging many Michigan publications and manuscripts | *[http://www.michlist.com Michigan Biographical Index] is a full-name index merging many Michigan publications and manuscripts | ||
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== References == | |||
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