The following U.S.A. vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. This blog covers 41 new and updated entries. There have been over 100 changes to U.S records databases, 29 were recently covered in a recent blog. The rest will be added to an upcoming blog. Check back soon for these other updates.
We’ve also updated all five of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files.
See:
- United States Birth & Christening Records Found at FamilySearch.org
- United States Marriage Documents & Indexes Found at FamilySearch.org
- United States Death & Probate Records Found at FamilySearch.org
- Canadian Vital Records Databases Posted at FamilySearch.org
- USA State & Territorial Censuses and Tax Records Found at FamilySearch.org
THE FOLLOWING DATABASES WERE POSTED OR UPDATED AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG SINCE 13 February 2012:
Alabama Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Alabama – 6,841 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Arizona Births and Christenings, 1909-1917 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Arizona – 25,799 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Connecticut – 506,665 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Delaware Births and Christenings, 1710-1896 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Delaware – 27,057 records as 10 March 2012 – up 3,047 records as of 27 December 2010
District of Columbia Births and Christenings, 1830-1955 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the District of Columbia – 109,908 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Florida Births and Christenings, 1880-1935 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Florida – 20,227 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Idaho Births and Christenings, 1856-1965 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Idaho – 15,760 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Kansas Births and Christenings, 1818-1936 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Kansas – 58,626 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Kentucky – 546,313 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Louisiana Births and Christenings, 1811-1830; 1854-1934 – Name index to birth, baptism, and christening records from the state of Louisiana – 29,549 records as of 10 March 2012 – up 12,659 records from 27 April 2010.
Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Maine – 940,649 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Maryland Births and Christenings, 1650-1995 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Maryland – 199,433 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Michigan – 1,612,291 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Minnesota Births and Christenings, 1840-1980 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Minnesota – 1,203,969 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
New Mexico Births and Christenings, 1726-1918 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of New Mexico – 229,946 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of New York – 1,367,988 as 10 March 2012 – up 16,822 records records after 27 April 2010
[NEW] Ohio, Births and Christenings, 1821-1962 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Ohio. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 3,042,755 records as of 10 March 2012.
Rhode Island Births and Christenings, 1600-1914 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Rhode Island – 896,289 records as of 10 March 2012 – 26,259 records as of October 3 2011
Utah Births and Christenings, 1892-1941 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Utah – 34,079 records as of 10 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Vermont Births and Christenings, 1765-1908 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Vermont – 221,547 as 10 March 2012 – up 3,506 records as of 13 December 2010
[NEW] West Virginia, Births and Christenings, 1853-1928 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of West Virginia. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 481,415 records as of 10 March 2012.
[NEW] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings, 1826-1926 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Wisconsin. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch Centers. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 1,440,965 records as of 10 March 2012.
[NEW] California, Births and Christenings, 1812-1988 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of California. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 34,399 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] California, Marriages, 1850-1945 – Name index to marriage records from the state of California. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 43,491 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Georgia, Births and Christenings, 1754-1960 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Georgia. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 9,885 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Illinois, Births and Christenings, 1824-1940– Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Illinois. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 506,916 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935 – Name index to marriage records from the state of Illinois. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 636,536 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Indiana, Births and Christenings, 1773-1933 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Indiana. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 35,760 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Mississippi, Marriages, 1800-1911– Name index to marriage records from the state of Mississippi. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 411,408 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Missouri. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 66,660 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920 – Name index to marriage records from the state of Missouri. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 473,531 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Oklahoma, Marriages, 1870-1930 – Name index to marriage records from the state of Oklahoma. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 9,655 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Pennsylvania, Births and Christenings, 1709-1950– Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Pennsylvania. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 951,480 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1709-1940 – Name index to marriage records from the state of Pennsylvania. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 476,245 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] South Carolina, Births and Christenings, 1846-1935 – Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of South Carolina. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later –14,805 records as of 9 March 2012.
[NEW] South Carolina, Marriages, 1890-1945 – Name index to marriage records from the state of South Carolina. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers. Due to privacy laws, recent records may not be displayed. The year range represents most of the records. A few records may be earlier or later – 4,154 records as of 9 March 2012.
Vermont Marriages 1791-1974 – Name index to marriage records from the state of Vermont – 15,363 records as of 8 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
Virginia Marriages 1785-1940 – Name index to marriage records from the state of Virginia – 1,219,044 records after 8 March 2012. [Available records reduced due to privacy laws].
[NEW] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 – Name index of death index created by the California Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Section in Sacramento. Index includes name, sex, date and place of birth, date and county of death, father’s last name, and mother’s maiden name – 9,366,543 as of 7 March 2012.
[NEW] Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005 – Index of deaths from the Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Records. Index provided by Ancestry.com –5,069,682 records as of 7 March 2012.
North Carolina, County Records, 1833-1970 – Browsable Imaged Records – Collection of various county records including, wills, guardianships, estates, voter registration books, coroner’s inquests, etc. It was filmed at the North Carolina Department of Archives and History in Raleigh. The collection includes Beaufort County Wills 1808-1968; Columbus County Estate Files 1812-1968; Durham County Widow’s Dower & Year’s Support 1881-1944 (indexed in front of book); Gaston County Estates 1839-1970 & Wills 1847-1968 Vol. 38-41; Lincoln County Marriage Records 1892-1916; Mecklenburg County Estate Files 1880-1952; Northampton Coroner’s reports 1793-1905; Northampton County Estate Records 1782-1930; Richmond County Coroner’s inquests 1906-1967; Stanley County Coroner’s inquests 1914-1957; and Wake County Death Certificates 1900-1909 – 387,035 images as of 7 March 2012 – up 43,354 images as since 9 February 2012.