2025-02-21 Does That Record Even Exist? In research, few things can be as frustrating as devoting time and energy to searching for a record that actually does not exist, because the type of record was not created for that time or place. In this Archives.com video you'll learn about vital records for different locations, the effect of changing place names, and more, including case studies for Ohio and Pennsylvania that demonstrate record problems and solutions. For more about using U.S. vital records in research, see Goal B1 in the United States page. (See all tips.)
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