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Goal 3: Learn about Nebraska vital and census records.
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ALearn about Nebraska vital records.
Class Outlines: Basic
Summary
- Find online resources for vital records.
- Learn the history of vital records in the state of Nebraska.
- Learn about alternates for vital records in Nebraska.
- Learn about Nebraska vital records in these articles.
FS—Wiki: Nebraska Vital Records
AC—Wiki: Nebraska Vital Records
AC—Wiki: Nebraska Vital Records
AC—Wiki: Nebraska Vital Records - Explore links for vital records on the Nebraska Public Health site.
- Search for online Nebraska
vital records and find addresses for state offices to write to for records. - Explore Nebraska birth, marriage, and death records on the AccessGenealogy site.
- Explore additional links for Nebraska vital records on the Linkpendium site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for vital records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
BExplore Nebraska birth records.
Summary
- Find birth records for Nebraska ancestors.
- Learn how to find Nebraska birth records in this article.
FS—Wiki: How to Find Nebraska Birth Records - Learn how to find family bible records in Nebraska.
FS—Wiki: Nebraska Bible Records - Explore additional links for Nebraska birth records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for birth and adoption records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
Record Search Practice |
Helen E Kelts was born in Nebraska. Use the "AC: Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994" QUIKLink below to answer the following questions:
- Where and when was Helen born?
- Are her parents' names recorded?
- What U.S. census records may have information for Helen E Kelts?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Helen E" as the first name and "Kelts" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Helen E Kelts.
- Read the information in the center column and review the Suggested Records list.
- Helen was born in Antelope, Nebraska on 14 Nov 1914.
- The first parent is listed as Wm P Kelts; the second parent is not listed.
- In the Suggested Records section there are listings for Helen in the 1920 and 1930 censuses.
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CExplore Nebraska marriage records.
Summary
- Find marriage for Nebraska ancestors.
- Marriage: Learn about Nebraska marriage records in this article.
FS—Wiki: How to Find Nebraska Marriage Records - Explore links for Nebraska marriage records.
- Explore additional links for Nebraska marriage records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for marriage and divorce records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
Record Search Practice |
Everett Weller was married on January 1, 1854. Use the "FS: Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- Who did Everett marry, and when?
- In what location did the marriage take place?
- Who are the groom's parents?
- In what other states did Everett probably live?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Everett" as the first name and "Weller" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Everett Weller.
- Read the information in the center column.
- For more information, see the right column. You can see this person in FamilySearch by clicking his name link (upper right).
- Everett married Esther Beaman,on December 24, 1931?
- The marriage took place in Fremont, Dodge (County), Nebraska.
- Everett's parents are Gene Weller and Mary Parsley.
- The Similar Records section has entries for California (death) and Wyoming (draft registration).
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DExplore Nebraska obituaries and death records.
Summary
- Find marriage records for Nebraska ancestors.
- Explore the ObituariesHelp site for Nebraska obituaries.
- Explore The Ancestor Hunt for obituaries.
- Search for obituaries by county on the Newspaperobituaries.net site.
- Find additional resources for Nebraska obituaries on the Linkpendium site.
Nebraska Death Records
- Learn how to find Nebraska death records in this article.
FS—Wiki: How to Find Nebraska Death Records - Explore the Ancestors at Rest site for Nebraska death records.
- Explore Nebraska death records, indexes, and obituaries.
- Explore additional links for Nebraska death records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- Explore Nebraska mortuary and funeral home records on the Ancestor Hunt site.
Record Search Practice |
Frida M. Leu was born in Nebraska. Use the "AC: Nebraska, US, Index to Deaths, 1904-1955" QUIKLink below to answer the following questions:
- What is Frida M Leu's death date?
- What is the death location for Frida?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Frieda M" as the first name and "Leu" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Frieda M Leu.
- Click View Record to answer the questions.
- Frida died on 22 Jan 1948.
- She died in Douglas, Nebraska.
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Exercises
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for obituary and death records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
EExplore Nebraska census and voter records.
Summary
- Explore state and county census records for Nebraska ancestors.
- Find voter registration records in Nebraska.
- Get an overview of Nebraska censuses in these articles.
FS—Nebraska Census
AC—Nebraska Census Records - Explore the
MyFreeCensus site for Nebraska state and county census records. - Explore Nebraska census records on the AccessGenealogy site.
- Learn about Nebraska voting registers in these articles.
FS—Nebraska Voting Registers - Explore additional links for Nebraska census records on the LDSGenealogy site.
Record Search Practice |
Noah Coffey lived in Ainsworth, Nebraska in 1885. Use the "FS - Nebraska State Census, 1885" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- What was Noah's occupation?
- Who was his wife?
- How many children did they have at the time of this census?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Noah" as the first name and "Coffey" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the record image for Noah Coffey and study it.
- He was a lumber dealer.
- His wife was Ella.
- He had two children Albert, 12 and Fredie, 9.
(Contributed by Jill Young )
Exercises
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for census and voter records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
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Nebraska Counties
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