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Utah state, county, and city governments have created records of births, marriages, and deaths. Records containing this information are commonly called "vital records," because they refer to critical events in a person's life. | Utah state, county, and city governments have created records of births, marriages, and deaths. Records containing this information are commonly called "vital records," because they refer to critical events in a person's life. | ||
This section describes the vital records kept by the civil government and where they are found. The | This section describes the vital records kept by the civil government and where they are found. The FamilySearch Library has many of the records listed here and many other records. Refer to [[Utah Church Records|'''Church Records''']] for a description of other sources for vital information. Also, refer to the [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]] page for records pertaining members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | ||
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===Birth Records=== | ===Birth Records=== | ||
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====County Records==== | ====County Records==== | ||
Although a few counties and cities kept earlier records, most began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. Records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office, with microfilm copies at the | Although a few counties and cities kept earlier records, most began keeping ledger entries of births and deaths in 1898 to comply with a state law. Records to 1905 are kept in the county clerk's office, with microfilm copies at the FamilySearch Library and the Utah State Archives. Since 1905, births and deaths registered locally have been sent to the Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Some of the local county vital records offices have retained copies of these records. Check the Wiki under the county for further records and information. | ||
====State Records==== | ====State Records==== | ||
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'''Records before 1887'''. Civil registration of marriages was not required in Utah until 1887; however, some records of marriages before 1887 are in the justice of the peace or probate court records. These early marriage records were usually interfiled with other court matters. For a description of records of marriage in Utah before 1887, see an explanation of sources in the Western States Marriage Index under "[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/utahPre1887Sources.cfm Pre-1887 Sources for Utah Counties]." | '''Records before 1887'''. Civil registration of marriages was not required in Utah until 1887; however, some records of marriages before 1887 are in the justice of the peace or probate court records. These early marriage records were usually interfiled with other court matters. For a description of records of marriage in Utah before 1887, see an explanation of sources in the Western States Marriage Index under "[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/utahPre1887Sources.cfm Pre-1887 Sources for Utah Counties]." | ||
Most of these court records are currently at either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives (see [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/marriage.htm Marriage Records Research Guide]). Some are also in the personal journals of individual judges. The | Most of these court records are currently at either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives (see [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/marriage.htm Marriage Records Research Guide]). Some are also in the personal journals of individual judges. The FamilySearch Library has pre-1887 court records for a number of Utah counties. | ||
Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | Many early marriages were performed in the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Before the government recorded marriages, marriages or sealings were only recorded in temple records. Other marriages may have been recorded in Church records or journals of the bishops. | ||
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For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]] | For vital records of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints see the [[Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors|Tracing Latter-day Saint Ancestors]] | ||
'''1888–Present''' In 1887, the Edmunds-Tucker Act required that marriage records be kept by the county clerks. County marriage records from 1888 to the present are currently found in either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives. The | '''1888–Present''' In 1887, the Edmunds-Tucker Act required that marriage records be kept by the county clerks. County marriage records from 1888 to the present are currently found in either the county clerk's office or the Utah State Archives. The FamilySearch Library has film copies of these records to about 1960 for most counties. Check the county for marriage records and which records are being digitized. | ||
Most marriage records show names of bride and groom, residences, and ages. Names of witnesses can help identify relatives or neighbors. Later records may include birth information and parents' names. | Most marriage records show names of bride and groom, residences, and ages. Names of witnesses can help identify relatives or neighbors. Later records may include birth information and parents' names. | ||
Justices of the peace have continued to perform marriages from 1887 to the present. Most justices have given their marriage records to the county clerk, although a few pre-statehood marriages may be listed only in the justices' records. The best way to locate an available collection of justice of the peace records is to contact the county clerk or the Utah State Archives. The | Justices of the peace have continued to perform marriages from 1887 to the present. Most justices have given their marriage records to the county clerk, although a few pre-statehood marriages may be listed only in the justices' records. The best way to locate an available collection of justice of the peace records is to contact the county clerk or the Utah State Archives. The FamilySearch Library has a few of these records. | ||
An extensive list of marriages for the state are searchable online at the [[Western_States_Marriage_Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. See the website for detailed listing of counties and time period coverage. | An extensive list of marriages for the state are searchable online at the [[Western_States_Marriage_Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. See the website for detailed listing of counties and time period coverage. | ||
For Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis counties, a computer index is available. It is at the | For Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis counties, a computer index is available. It is at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. | ||
''Marriage License Information System''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Ja-Ne't Global-Data Search, 1993. ( | ''Marriage License Information System''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Ja-Ne't Global-Data Search, 1993. (FamilySearch Library compact disc no. 8.) </ref>This index covers the years 1800s through 1992. These can be searched by groom's name, bride's name, or date of marriage. The index provides the marriage license number and the county. | ||
The following is a marriage index compiled from civil records by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and organized by the Genealogical Society: | The following is a marriage index compiled from civil records by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and organized by the Genealogical Society: | ||
''Miscellaneous Marriage Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. <ref>( | ''Miscellaneous Marriage Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. <ref>(FamilySearch Library {{FSC|282764|item|disp=FS Library Films 820155–73}}.) </ref>This source is an incomplete index for Utah counties for the 1860 to 1940 period. The index cards list marriage information for individuals from ten counties: Box Elder, Millard, Morgan, Salt Lake, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Utah, Wayne, and Weber. A few counties from Idaho and Wyoming are also included. The original cards have been interfiled with the Early Church Information File. | ||
===="[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretna_Green Gretna Greens]" for Utah==== | ===="[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretna_Green Gretna Greens]" for Utah==== | ||
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*''Territorial vital records: births, divorces, guardianship, marriages, naturalization, wills; 1800's thru 1906 Utah territory, AZ, CO, ID, NV, WY, Indian Terr.; LDS branches, wards; Deseret News vital recs.; J.P. marriages; Meth''. <ref>St. George, Utah: Genealogical CD Publishing, 1994. {{FSC|695305|item|disp=FS Library compact disc no. 15.}}</ref> Some territorial divorce records have been indexed on this compact disc that also contains other vital information. | *''Territorial vital records: births, divorces, guardianship, marriages, naturalization, wills; 1800's thru 1906 Utah territory, AZ, CO, ID, NV, WY, Indian Terr.; LDS branches, wards; Deseret News vital recs.; J.P. marriages; Meth''. <ref>St. George, Utah: Genealogical CD Publishing, 1994. {{FSC|695305|item|disp=FS Library compact disc no. 15.}}</ref> Some territorial divorce records have been indexed on this compact disc that also contains other vital information. | ||
Many of divorce records for 1852–1895 for the District courts and the Probate courts may be obtained through the [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/divorce.htm Utah State Archives]. The | Many of divorce records for 1852–1895 for the District courts and the Probate courts may be obtained through the [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/divorce.htm Utah State Archives]. The FamilySearch Library has many records from the probate courts and a few from different courts. Check the wiki under the county for more information. | ||
Records after 1869, you will need to check for the district court. The [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/divorce.htm State Archives] has some records older than 50 years old. The [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/courts-district.html State District Court Guide] will give you information on civil case records at the State Archives. | Records after 1869, you will need to check for the district court. The [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/divorce.htm State Archives] has some records older than 50 years old. The [http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/courts-district.html State District Court Guide] will give you information on civil case records at the State Archives. | ||
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====='''Index to County Level Death Records'''===== | ====='''Index to County Level Death Records'''===== | ||
:*'''1898–1905''' — There is an index to all early county death records except Salt Lake County. The index includes name, sex, age, death date, county page number, and entry or registration number. Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. ( | :*'''1898–1905''' — There is an index to all early county death records except Salt Lake County. The index includes name, sex, age, death date, county page number, and entry or registration number. Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|738116|title-id|disp=FS Library Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref> | ||
===='''State Records '''==== | ===='''State Records '''==== | ||
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The following book also provides information. The Utah State Board of Health sponsored the survey in 1941. | The following book also provides information. The Utah State Board of Health sponsored the survey in 1941. | ||
''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. <ref>( | ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. <ref>(FamilySearch Library {{FSC|17374|item|disp=FS Library Book 979.2 A3v; Fiche 6046623}}.) </ref>The book has four sections: birth, death, marriage, and divorce. It has samples of the documents being used and a copy of the instructions to the clerks and doctors on how to fill in the forms. | ||
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