As part of its mission to provide access to data and information relating to the health of the Nation, the National Center for Health Statistics produces a number of publications containing reference and statistical materials. The purpose of this publication is solely to provide information about individual vital records maintained only on file in State or local vital statistics offices. An official certificate of every birth, death, marriage, and divorce should be on file in the locality where the event occurred. The Federal Government does not maintain files or indexes of these records. These records are filed permanently either in a State vital statistics office or in a city, county, or other local office. To obtain a certified copy of any of the certificates, write or go to the vital statistics office in the State or area where the event occurred. Addresses and fees are given for each event in the State or area concerned.

Interest in family history is at its highest. Young people want to know where they came from, as well as the people who built their family and their country. The desire to build a family tree is there, but where does a researcher go to collect information? A genealogist needs to be a detective. This title, Collecting Primary Records, gives advice on where to look for information, what type of information a genealogist needs, and how to organize it all. Young researchers will be thrilled to have the leads they need to find clues about their families' past. Readers explore their own and other people's pasts, creating an understanding of the opportunities and challenges that built this nation. ABDO & Daughters is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Genealogical research is the tracing of an individual's ancestral history using historical records, both official and unofficial, such as: Census Records Vital Records (birth certificates, adoption records, death certificates, marriage and divorce records, etc.) City Directories Newspaper notices (birth notices, marriage notices, obituaries) Probate Records (Wills, etc.) Land Records/Real Estate Records Military Records Immigration and Naturalization Records and more This book is about a journey. Its goals are to inspire other fellow travelers while sharing with them the knowledge I gained on how to conduct a genealogical research, starting from zero. The realization that one is only a link in a long chain and the pressing need to find the missing connections are so unique, and personal, that no one story is like another while at the same time, so universal that each one can find pieces of himself in other people journeys... Buy now.

As part of its mission to provide access to data and information relating to the health of the Nation, the National Center for Health Statistics produces a number of publications containing reference and statistical materials. The purpose of this publication is solely to provide information about individual vital records maintained only on file in State or local vital statistics offices. An official certificate of every birth, death, marriage, and divorce should be on file in the locality where the event occurred. The Federal Government does not maintain files or indexes of these records. These records are filed permanently either in a State vital statistics office or in a city, county, or other local office. To obtain a certified copy of any of the certificates, write or go to the vital statistics office in the State or area where the event occurred. Addresses and fees are given for each event in the State or area concerned. To ensure that you receive an accurate record for your request and that your request is filled expeditiously, please follow the steps outlined below for the information in which you are interested: * Write to the appropriate office to have your request filled. * Under the appropriate office, information has been included for birth and death records concerning whether the State will accept checks or money orders and to whom they should be made payable. This same information would apply when marriage and divorce records are available from the State office. However, it is impossible for us to list fees and addresses for all county offices where marriage and divorce records may be obtained. * For all certified copies requested, make check or money order payable for the correct amount for the number of copies you want to obtain. Cash is not recommended because the office cannot refund cash lost in transit. * Because all fees are subject to change, a telephone number has been included in the information for each State for use in verifying the current fee. * States have provided their home page address for obtaining current information. * Type or print all names and addresses in the letter. * Give the following facts when writing for birth or death records: 1. Full name of person whose record is being requested. 2. Sex. 3.Parents' names, including maiden name of mother. 4. Month, day, and year of birth or death. 5. Place of birth or death (city or town, county, and State; and name of hospital, if known). 6. Purpose for which copy is needed. 7. Relationship to person whose record is being requested. * Give the following facts when writing for marriage records: 1. Full names of bride and groom. 2. Month, day, and year of marriage. 3. Place of marriage (city or town, county, and State). 4. Purpose for which copy is needed. 5. Relationship to persons whose record is being requested. * Give the following facts when writing for divorce records: 1. Full names of husband and wife. 2. Date of divorce or annulment. 3. Place of divorce or annulment. 4. Type of final decree. 5. Purpose for which copy is needed. 6. Relationship to persons whose record is being requested.

Are you interested in tracing your family background? How fantastic would it be if your family can be traced back to an ancient royal lineage? When most people hear the term genealogy, they jump to conclusions telling themselves "it's too difficult and complex." But it does not have to be a daunting chore. Genealogy can be such a fun, exciting and rewarding experience. And sharing the information you gather with friends and family members will give you a feeling like no other. Genealogy Simplified is designed to be utilized as a guide to getting you well under way to tracing your heritage and to help you discover family roots you may not know you had. You will learn the basics of how to begin gathering information, where to look, how to assemble a family tree as well as the do's and do not's about genealogy in a non-invasive understandable way. You will learn many helpful tips & tricks and how to avoid common mistakes people make when building their family tree. Here are just some of the things you will discover in "Genealogy Simplified:" - How to research & trace your history... - How to locate & evaluate original records... - How to effectively organize your research materials... - How to research death records, naturalization records, social security records, land records, maps, & more... - How to locate missing people... - How adoption may play an important role in relation to your family history... - How to utilize social media & the Internet to help you in your research... - Common mistakes people make when doing genealogical research & how to avoid them... - Free websites & resources you can use to build your family tree... - And much more!

Genealogical research is the tracing of an individual's ancestral history using historical records, both official and unofficial, such as: Census Records Vital Records (birth certificates, adoption records, death certificates, marriage and divorce records, etc.) City Directories Newspaper notices (birth notices, marriage notices, obituaries) Probate Records (Wills, etc.) Land Records/Real Estate Records Military Records Immigration and Naturalization Records and more This book is about a journey. Its goals are to inspire other fellow travelers while sharing with them the knowledge I gained on how to conduct a genealogical research, starting from zero. The realization that one is only a link in a long chain and the pressing need to find the missing connections are so unique, and personal, that no one story is like another while at the same time, so universal that each one can find pieces of himself in other people journeys... Buy now.