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== '''Introduction to Vital Records''' == | == '''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/Kentucky.htm Kentucky 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=E&Juris1=363 Kentucky Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library. | {{Adoption KYGenWeb}}[[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/Kentucky.htm Kentucky 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=E&Juris1=363 Kentucky Statewide Indexes and Collections] at the Family History Library. | ||
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| valign="middle" | <center>''' [[Image:Vital Records Collage.JPG|center|350px]] '''<br></center> | | valign="middle" | <center>''' [[Image:Vital Records Collage.JPG|center|350px]] '''<br></center> | ||
=== Vital Records Reference Dates === | === Vital Records Reference Dates === | ||
Kentucky's civil records start the following years: | Kentucky's civil records start the following years: | ||
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| width="16 | | align="center" width="16%" | <br> | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | '''[http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Kentucky_Vital_Records#Birth_Records Birth]''' | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | '''[http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Kentucky_Vital_Records#Marriage_Records Marriage]''' | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | '''[http://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Kentucky_Vital_Records#Death_Records Death]''' | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Earliest | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1852 | |||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1785 | |||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1852 | |||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Statewide Registration | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1911 | |||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1958 | |||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1911 | |||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | General Compliance | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1920 | |||
| align="center" width="16%" | From county inception date | |||
| width="16 | | align="center" width="16%" | 1920 | ||
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No births or deaths were recorded by civil authorities before 1852. You may find some information on pre-1852 births and deaths in genealogies, histories, church and Bible records, and collections of personal papers. | No births or deaths were recorded by civil authorities before 1852. You may find some information on pre-1852 births and deaths in genealogies, histories, church and Bible records, and collections of personal papers. | ||
There are many collections, books, etc. that have been created to fill this gap in the civil records. One such book is "Kentucky Obituaries 1787-1854" <ref>G. Glenn Clift, published by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. </ref> | There are many collections, books, etc. that have been created to fill this gap in the civil records. One such book is "Kentucky Obituaries 1787-1854" <ref>G. Glenn Clift, published by the Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. </ref> | ||
'''Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1852–1910''' | '''Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1852–1910''' | ||
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Before 1911, several major cities kept separate records of births and deaths. The most complete collection of pre-1911 city births is at the Office of Vital Statistics. It has records for the following cities. Records for Louisville {{FHL|436879|titleno}} and Newport {{FHL|745445|titleno}} are also at the Family History Library. | Before 1911, several major cities kept separate records of births and deaths. The most complete collection of pre-1911 city births is at the Office of Vital Statistics. It has records for the following cities. Records for Louisville {{FHL|436879|titleno}} and Newport {{FHL|745445|titleno}} are also at the Family History Library. | ||
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'''Kentucky Cities with Early Birth and Death Records''' | '''Kentucky Cities with Early Birth and Death Records''' | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | '''City''' | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | '''Birth''' | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | '''Death''' | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Louisville | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1898-1911 | |||
| width="16 | | align="center" width="16%" | 1866-1911 | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Lexington | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1906-1911 | |||
| width="16 | | align="center" width="16%" | 1898-1911 | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Covington | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1896-1911 | |||
| width="16 | | align="center" width="16%" | 1880-1911 | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Newport | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1890-1911 | |||
| width="16 | | align="center" width="16%" | 1884-1911 | ||
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| bgcolor="#ffffcc" width="16 | | bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" width="16%" | Bellvue | ||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1896 | |||
| align="center" width="16%" | 1899 | |||
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<br>The Department of Archives and Libraries and the Kentucky Historical Society have copies of some of these city records. The Lexington Public Library also has copies of the Lexington records. The Filson Club and the Family History Library have copies of the Louisville and Newport records.<br> | <br>The Department of Archives and Libraries and the Kentucky Historical Society have copies of some of these city records. The Lexington Public Library also has copies of the Lexington records. The Filson Club and the Family History Library have copies of the Louisville and Newport records.<br> | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
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Many '''eloping couples '''went to Maysville, Mason County and Pike County, Kentucky to be married avoiding the waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. | Many '''eloping couples '''went to Maysville, Mason County and Pike County, Kentucky to be married avoiding the waiting period between the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. | ||
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== [[Image:Kentucky death certificate amanda pitt.jpg|thumb|right]]Death Records == | == [[Image:Kentucky death certificate amanda pitt.jpg|thumb|right]]Death Records == | ||
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Toll Free: (800) 928-4303 | Toll Free: (800) 928-4303 | ||
or (502) 564-2147<br> | or (502) 564-2147<br> | ||
Department for Community Based Services are administered through a network of nine service regions and offices in each of Kentucky's 120 counties under the office of Protection and Permanency. [https://apps.chfs.ky.gov/office_phone/index.aspx Locate the correct service region office]. | Department for Community Based Services are administered through a network of nine service regions and offices in each of Kentucky's 120 counties under the office of Protection and Permanency. [https://apps.chfs.ky.gov/office_phone/index.aspx Locate the correct service region office]. | ||
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*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Kentucky''' or '''IA''' - Free/$ | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Kentucky''' or '''IA''' - Free/$ | ||
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== Family History Library Vital Records Collections == | == Family History Library Vital Records Collections == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Kentucky|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Kentucky|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||