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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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{{RecordSearch|1417341|1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
{{RecordSearch|1417341|1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org}}  


[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_County_Births_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 1863-1983 Minnesotta, County Births Records]  
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Minnesota_County_Births_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 1863-1983 Minnesota, County Births Records]  


| '''Free;''' not all counties are complete to 1950: collection also contains delayed birth records; <br>
| '''Free;''' not all counties are complete to 1950: collection also contains delayed birth records; <br>
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====


Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office].  
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health].  


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| width="25%" | [http://people.mnhs.org/bci/search.cfm?bhcp=1 1900-1934 - Minnesota BIrth Certificate Index]&nbsp;  
| width="25%" | [http://people.mnhs.org/bci/search.cfm?bhcp=1 1900-1934 - Minnesota Birth Certificate Index]&nbsp;  
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1934:&nbsp; collection also contains delayed birth records
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' most counties go to 1934:&nbsp; collection also contains delayed birth records
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| {{RecordSearch|1417341|1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1417341|1853-1930 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' not all counties are complete to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on WV website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
| '''Free;''' not all counties are complete to 1930: list of database county coverage (right side of the screen) on MN website; collection also contains delayed birth records; click on "view partner website" to see a copy of the image
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| ''Next try:''  
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| width="25%" | 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries  
| width="25%" | 18-- -19-- - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| width="25%" | 1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription  
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| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| ''Can't access Ancestry?''  
| ''Can't access Ancestry?''  
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health.]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health] will do a 3 year search. <br>  


See [[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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| ''Can't access Ancestry?''  
| ''Can't access Ancestry?''  
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health State Office].
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the[http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health.]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health] will do a 3 year search. <br>  


See [[How to Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/topics/certificates.html Minnesota Department of Health] will do a 3 year search. <br>  


See [[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find Minnesota Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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