Vital Records

Some records are truly vital to the genealogist’s search: Birth, marriage and death records are the cornerstones to building a solid ancestry. We’ll teach you tricks to hunting these documents down, efficiently and successfully.

Choose from the courses listed below to discover how to find your ancestors’ birth, marriage & death records.

Death Records 101

Learn what your ancestors’ deaths can tell you about their lives. This course teaches you how to use death certificates, wills, obituaries funeral home records and other related sources to further your research.
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US Vital Records

Track your ancestors’ vital events—the keys to unlocking hidden branches of your family tree. Learn how to find and use official vital records as well as other primary sources of birth, marriage and death data.
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