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Goal B2: Birth Records

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Goal B2: Explore birth records in the U.S.


Birth records offer an important way to verify information about your ancestors.


ChoicesVault


A Learn about practical sources for finding birth records.


  1. FamilySearch: Learn how to find United States birth records in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—How to Find United States Birth Records
    QUIZ

  2. Ancestry: Learn about birth and death records in these Ancestry articles.

    AC—Birth Certificates: a Cornerstone for Family History Research
    AC—Births and Deaths in Public Records

  3. Overview: Watch this video for an overview of U.S. birth records.

    AAC—Vital Records - Births—4:28

  4. Here are tips for getting started with birth records.

    AF—Tips for Using Birth Records to Ensure Success in Your Genealogy - 2019
    AF—Genealogy Basics: Birth Record Research Advice for Beginners - 2022

  5. Learn about unusual places to find birthdate information.

    FHD—6 Uncommon Places to Find a Missing Birth Date for Your Ancestor - 2023


B Explore alternatives to birth records.


Summary
  1. Baptisms and Christening: Learn about baptismal and christening records in this video and article.

    AC—Understanding Baptismal Records—36:00 - 2014   



    MH Wiki—Baptism Records

  2. Other Records: Learn about other types of records that might include birth information.

    LDS—Discovering Birth Records
    27 Ways to Find Ancestor Birth Information - 2020

  3. Learn how to find family history information in baby books.

    FE—Using Baby Books as a Genealogy Tool - 2019
    FE—Using Baby Books as a Genealogy Tool

  4. Learn how to find birth announcements and notices.

    MH Wiki—Birth Notices

  5. Delayed Birth Records: Learn about delayed birth records and how to find them.

    MH Wiki—Delayed Birth Records

  6. Missing Parents: Solve research challenges of illegitimate children and missing parents.

    GC—Illegitimate Children and Missing Fathers
    FHF—How to Find Parents of Illegitimate Children: Genealogy Research Tips—14:56 - 2021



Family Bibles
  1. Family Bibles: Learn how family bibles can be helpful in research.

    FS Wiki—United States Bible Records
    Bible Records

  2. Learn more about family bibles.

    MH Wiki—Family Bible

  3. Learn how to find family bible records in these videos.

    AA—Stories from the Archives: Family Bible Records—61:27 - 2021   



    RT—The Family Bible - How to Locate & Use the Family History Inside—21:29 - 2022



  4. Explore the Yancey Family Genealogy site for surname listings and other resources for family bibles.
  5. Check out the FamilySearch Community Group for Family Bible Records.
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