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 '''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]]&nbsp;has&nbsp;additional research guidance&nbsp;on researching and using vital records. In New York, New York City keeps vital records separately from New York State. Learn more about New York City Vital Records and how to order them [[New York City, New York#Vital_Records|here]]. Records from New York State can be obtained from the [http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/ New York State Department of Health].<br>
+[[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. In New York, New York City keeps vital records separately from New York State. Learn more about New York City Vital Records and how to order them [[New York City, New York#Vital_Records|here]]. Records from New York State can be obtained from the [http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/ New York State Department of Health].<br>
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 '''Where can I find the New York Vital Records Index?'''<br>
-Ten copies of the official New York state microfiche index are available to be searched in New York. This index does not cover New York City, Yonkers, Albany or Buffalo. Without this list, these copies can be difficult to locate because of misinformation and a limited web presence. The New York State Library website itself is misleading: "The Indexes are currently available upstate only at the New York State Archives, and Rochester Public Library... The National Archives and Records Administration's Northeast Region office in New York City also has the Indexes."<ref>New York State Library, URL: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm. </ref> Again, these are '''not''' the only 3 locations. The New York State Archives website lists the following information:<ref>New York State Archives website, page location = Research: Topics: Genealogy: Vital Records, http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/index.shtml. Updated March 2011.</ref><br>Copies of the microfiche index to vital records certificates held by the NYS Department of Health are located at the following locations: <span id="1313449430259S" style="display: none">&nbsp;</span>
+Ten copies of the official New York state microfiche index are available to be searched in New York. This index does not cover New York City, Yonkers, Albany or Buffalo. Without this list, these copies can be difficult to locate because of misinformation and a limited web presence. The New York State Library website itself is misleading: "The Indexes are currently available upstate only at the New York State Archives, and Rochester Public Library... The National Archives and Records Administration's Northeast Region office in New York City also has the Indexes."<ref>New York State Library, URL: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm. </ref> Again, these are '''not''' the only 3 locations. The New York State Archives website lists the following information:<ref>New York State Archives website, page location = Research: Topics: Genealogy: Vital Records, http://www.archives.nysed.gov/research/index.shtml. Updated March 2011.</ref><br>Copies of the microfiche index to vital records certificates held by the NYS Department of Health are located at the following locations: <span id="1313449430259S" style="display: none"> </span>
 . New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:30, and Saturday, 9:30-4:30 except State holidays. No appointment is needed to use the indexes. Researchers must produce identification, sign a registration form, and comply with the rules of the research room. Several microfiche readers are available for use, however, researchers will be limited to one hour's use of a microfiche reader, if other persons are waiting to use the readers. Note: Staff will search index for a fee.<br>2. National Archives--Northeast Region, 1 Bowling Green, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10004; telephone (212) 401-1620, email newyork.archives@nara.gov; website www.archives.gov/nyc/<br>3. Rochester Public Library--115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604; telephone (585) 428-8370, website www3.libraryweb.org<br>4. Onondaga County Public Library, 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; telephone (315) 435-1900; website www.onlib.org. Note: Staff will conduct a basic look-up at [http://www.unyg.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/vital-records-lookups-update-to-the-update/ no charge.]<br>5. Buffalo &amp; Erie County Public Library, Grosvenor Room, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203; telephone (716) 858-8900; website www.buffalolib.org/<br>6. Steele Memorial Library—101 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901; telephone (607) 733-8603; website www.steele.lib.ny.us<br>7. Crandall Public Library, Center for Folklife, History &amp; Cultural Programs—251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801; telephone (518) 792-6508; website www.crandalllibrary.org<br>8. Patchogue-Medford Library—54 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772; telephone (631) 654-4700; website www.pmlib.org<br>9. Flower Memorial Library—229 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601; telephone (315) 785-7705; website www.flowerlibrary.org<br>10. Broome County Public Library—185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901; telephone (607) 778-6400; website www.bclibrary.info/index.html<br><br>
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 From 1787–1847, divorces were recorded in chancery court records. Chancery court divorces are at the state archives.
-Since 1846, the supreme court has recorded divorce proceedings.&nbsp;Each county has a supreme court, roughly equivalent&nbsp;to a district court in other states.&nbsp;&nbsp;Some counties may&nbsp;share&nbsp;supreme court justices. &nbsp;Many people before 1966 found it easier to obtain a divorce out of state. Access to supreme court divorce records less than 100 years old is prohibited without judicial permission. You must obtain a court order to see a file. The actual trial records are sealed.
+Since 1846, the supreme court has recorded divorce proceedings. Each county has a supreme court, roughly equivalent to a district court in other states.  Some counties may share supreme court justices.  Many people before 1966 found it easier to obtain a divorce out of state. Access to supreme court divorce records less than 100 years old is prohibited without judicial permission. You must obtain a court order to see a file. The actual trial records are sealed.
 The FamilySearch Library has microfilmed very few divorce judgments. For New York County, only the index to divorce records has been microfilmed in ''Index to Matrimonial Actions, 1784–1910'' <ref>New York County (New York). County Clerk. ''Index to Matrimonial Actions, 1784–1910''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. ({{FSC|235832|item}} film 1017465–67). </ref>
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 These links will take you to wiki pages describing alternate sources for birth, marriage and death records.
-[[New York Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records&nbsp;may contain information about birth, marriage and death.
+[[New York Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death.
-[[New York Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information.&nbsp; These records may also reveal family relationships.
+[[New York Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information.  These records may also reveal family relationships.
 [[New York Census|Census]]: Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.
-[[New York Newspapers|Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.&nbsp; Also check newspaper social columns for&nbsp;additional information.&nbsp;
+[[New York Newspapers|Newspapers]]: Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.  Also check newspaper social columns for additional information.
 [[New York Obituaries|Obituaries]]: Obituaries found in newspapers can list the age of the deceased, birth date and place, death date and place, and names of living relatives and their residences.
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 [[New York Periodicals|Periodicals]]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.
-[[New York Military Records|Military Records]]: Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information,&nbsp; In addition, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.
+[[New York Military Records|Military Records]]: Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information,  In addition, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.
 [[Image:Rockland County Surrogate Court Index.jpg|right|Rockland County Surrogate Court Index.jpg]]
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 [[New York Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Some early Probate Indexes include death date of individual. (See Rockland County Surrogate Image on the right. The Death date of the individual is found in the column next to the Surname listed.) Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date.
-[[New York History|History]]: Local histories, family&nbsp;histories&nbsp;and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog.
+[[New York History|History]]: Local histories, family histories and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog.
 == Tips  ==
-*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant.&nbsp; Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.&nbsp; The closer the realtionship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time to the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
+*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant.  Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.  The closer the realtionship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time to the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
-*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial.&nbsp; A family Bible may have been used to record birth, marriages and deaths.
+*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marriage, death or burial.  A family Bible may have been used to record birth, marriages and deaths.
-*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.&nbsp; Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
+*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.  Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
-*Search for Vital Records in&nbsp;the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records.'''&nbsp; Search for '''New York '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by that county.
+*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records.'''  Search for '''New York '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by that county.
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