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*VitalRec.com<br> | *VitalRec.com<br> | ||
== Birth Records == | === Birth Records === | ||
'''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child, and the names of parents, with the mother’s maiden name. The birth records may also show the birth places and ages of the parents, mother’s maiden name, occupation of the father, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. Birth records of adopted children may give the birth parents but have frequently been amended to show only the adoptive parents. | '''Birth''' records usually show the name and sex of the child, and the names of parents, with the mother’s maiden name. The birth records may also show the birth places and ages of the parents, mother’s maiden name, occupation of the father, and number of children born to the mother. A year by year search may reveal other children born to the couple. Birth records of adopted children may give the birth parents but have frequently been amended to show only the adoptive parents. | ||
== Marriage Records == | === Marriage Records === | ||
'''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They also may show the names of the parents of each of them. | '''Marriage''' records usually mention the names of the bride and groom, the date and place of the marriage, and the home town of both the bride and groom. They also may show the names of the parents of each of them. | ||
== Death Records == | === Death Records === | ||
'''Death '''records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, as well as the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.<br> | '''Death '''records usually give information about the deceased, such as name, age, birth date, state or country of birth. They also may include the names of parents, the date and place of death, as well as the cause of death. The informant may be a close relative and the names of the physician and mortician may be provided.<br> | ||
== Divorce Records == | === Divorce Records === | ||
'''Divorce '''Certificates are available through the [http://healthvermont.gov/research/records/divorce_form.aspx Department of Health] for the last 5 years. By clicking the Department of Heatlh link this will take you to the form to fill out. For certificates prior to the last five years you would need to contact the S[http://vermont-archives.org/research/genealogy/vitals/ tate Archives and Records Administration]. By following this link it will take you to the genealogy page, give you the information you need, and a form to fill out. | '''Divorce '''Certificates are available through the [http://healthvermont.gov/research/records/divorce_form.aspx Department of Health] for the last 5 years. By clicking the Department of Heatlh link this will take you to the form to fill out. For certificates prior to the last five years you would need to contact the S[http://vermont-archives.org/research/genealogy/vitals/ tate Archives and Records Administration]. By following this link it will take you to the genealogy page, give you the information you need, and a form to fill out. | ||
Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, search the town records also for the original information. See the [[Vermont Town Records|“Town Records”]] page for details. | Since vital records were kept from the founding of a town, search the town records also for the original information. See the [[Vermont Town Records|“Town Records”]] page for details. | ||
== Adoption Records == | |||
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== Vital Records Indexes == | == Vital Records Indexes == | ||