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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah|Utah]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Utah_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' | ||
'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | '''Introduction to Vital Records''' | ||
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''Miscellaneous Marriage Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. <ref>(Family History Library {{FHL|282764|item|disp=FHL 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. | ''Miscellaneous Marriage Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. <ref>(Family History Library {{FHL|282764|item|disp=FHL 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. | ||
=== Divorce Records === | |||
Divorce records contain data on family members, their marital history, their property, and residences. Information a couple's children may be listed including birth date and places. Most records are kept on a county level. | |||
The earliest divorces were granted by LDS Church leaders. A few records of divorce or sealing cancellations may be found inserted in LDS temple sealing records. For more information about sealing records see [[Tracing LDS Ancestors]]. | |||
From 1847 to 1877 there were over two thousand divorces. During the territorial period, the federal district courts had jurisdiction over divorce cases from 1852 to 1895. The probate courts also had jurisdiction from 1852 to 1887. Some pre-statehood records may be found in records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After 1896, jurisdiction for divorce was given to the state district courts. | |||
Some territorial divorce records have been indexed on a compact disc that contains birth, marriage, guardianship, and naturalization information; divorce records; and wills. This source is cited under Territorial Records in [[Utah Vital Records]]. | |||
The divorce records for 1852–1969 for Salt Lake City Third District Court can be obtained through the Utah State Archives. See their Internet site or call them for further information. The Family History Library has many records from the probate courts and a few from different courts. Other [http://ezinearticles.com/?Utah-Divorce-Records&id=1325422 Utah divorce records] are available through individual courts. After 1978, certified copies are available through the Vital Records Department. See the address for the Bureau of Vital Records in [[Utah Vital Records]]. | |||
Divorce decrees are usually mixed with other court records, though some may have been kept separately. Some are not indexed and will need to be searched chronologically. | |||
==== Web Sites ==== | |||
*[http://archives.utah.gov/research/guides/divorce.htm Utah State Division of Archives & Record Service, Divorce Records] | |||
*[http://www.countyregistry.org/divorce-records/utah/ County Registry, County Records Online: Utah] $ | |||
=== Death Records === | === Death Records === | ||
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Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|738116|title-id|disp=FHL Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref> | Utah Genealogical Association. Professional Genealogists Chapter. ''Utah Death Index, 1898–1905, Excluding Salt Lake County''. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Society, 1995. (Family History Library {{FHL|738116|title-id|disp=FHL Book 979.2 V42u}}.) </ref> | ||
'''State Records ''' | '''State Records ''' | ||
For information about state birth and death records, write to: | For information about state birth and death records, write to: | ||
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'''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.<br> | '''''Utah Death Certificates 1904 - 1956 -'''''A free internet access to the 1904-1956 death certificates can be viewed on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1747615 Family Search Record Search]. Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birthdate, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.<br> | ||
=== Additional Helps === | === Additional Helps === | ||
==== Guide to Vital Records ==== | ==== Guide to Vital 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>(Family History Library {{FHL|17374|item|disp=FHL 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. | ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics of Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Historical Records Survey, 1941. <ref>(Family History Library {{FHL|17374|item|disp=FHL 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. | ||
==== Tips ==== | ==== Tips ==== | ||
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==== Alternative Records ==== | ==== Alternative Records ==== | ||
*[[Utah Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church records will be valuable. | *[[Utah Church Records|Church Records]]: Depending on the denomination, church records may contain information about birth, marriage and death. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church records will be valuable. | ||
*[[Utah Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships. | *[[Utah Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]]: Cemetery records are a rich source of birth and death information. These records may also reveal family relationships. | ||
*[[Utah 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. | *[[Utah 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. | ||
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*[[Utah Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date. | *[[Utah Probate Records|Probate Records]]: If no death record exists, probate records may be helpful in estimating when an individual has died. Probate records in the 20th Century often contain the exact death date. | ||
*[[Utah 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 Family History Library catalog. | *[[Utah 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 Family History Library catalog. | ||
[http://www.carbon-utgenweb.com/1896-1916minersA-C.html Utah Mining Accidents 1896-1916] at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb] - free. | [http://www.carbon-utgenweb.com/1896-1916minersA-C.html Utah Mining Accidents 1896-1916] at [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~utgenweb/ UTGenWeb] - free. | ||