The document provides an overview of various records useful for genealogical research, including birth, marriage, death, and military records, and their significance in tracing family history. It outlines the types of information available in these records, such as names, dates, and relationships, and offers guidance on where to find these records. Additionally, it mentions lesser-used sources that could aid in research, emphasizing the importance of exploring a variety of documentation to connect with ancestors.

1. Bullitt County Public Library presentsDigging DeeperFinding Your Roots Workshop Series, Part 4Presented 5/21/11

2. Using RecordsBirth records are a great place to startDepending on the time period, records can have a little or a lot of informationOlder records are sometimes held at county levelNewer records held at state level

3. All U.S. states have required the recording of birth certificates since 1919Many families ignored the requirement to obtain a birth certificate until the 1950sAlternative sources for individuals' birthdates and names of parents:Church recordsCensusesWillsNewspapers

4. Birth records

5. Birth RecordsBirth records can be helpful in finding more information than just the date and place of deathSome birth records will give you the names, ages, races, and birth places of the parents of the childThis is sometimes the only link you will get for tracing a female ancestor

6. Birth RecordsNumber of mother's living childrenTotal number of children mother has deliveredMarital status of motherNumber of children born [single birth, twins, etc.]Occupation of parents

7. Marriage Records

8. Marriage RecordMarriage record from 1853 (Harlan County, Kentucky)Date of marriageNames of Bride and GroomName of person performing ceremonyJ.P.= Justice of the Peace

9. Marriage RecordsIf the name of the officiator was Rev. G.W. Ball, where might we find more records of the marriage?Church records

10. Baptismal records

11. Church register

12. Family bible

13. NewspaperMarriage RecordsRecord from 1916, which shows:Date and place of marriageNames of bride and groomAge of bride and groomPlaces of birth and residenceNames of the couple’s parentsOccupations of coupleName of officiatorNames of witnessesThis can give you other family relationships

14. Death Records

15. Death RecordsPlace and date of deathResidenceMarital statusDate of birthWhether or not there was military serviceCause of death, and contributing factorsDate of injuryManner of death (e.g., suicide, murder, accidental, employment related)Where the death took placeName of coronerFuneral directorAttending physician

16. Death Records**INFORMANT**Not always, but a good deal of the time, the informant is a close family member, usually the next of kinCan help us trace other family membersWhen and where buried:Might give us a religious affiliationMight also help us find other family members in the same cemetery

17. Death RecordsMortality ScheduleGives us: Name of deceasedAgeSexRaceMarital statusPlace of birth (sometimes that of the parents as well)Month of deathOccupationCause of deathPlace of death (county, state)These were only used for someone who died the same year the census was taken

18. Military Records

19. War Registration RecordsCan give a lot of information: Full nameResidenceDate and place of birthAgeName of person to contactUsually next of kin

20. Military Records in ResearchMilitary records can often provide valuable information on the veteran, as well as on all members of the family.There are three main types of military records available: Compiled RecordsPension Application and Payment RecordsBounty Land Records

21. Compiled RecordsCompiled service records consist of an envelope containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records. They will provide you with your ancestor's rank, unit, date mustered in and mustered out, basic biographical information, medical information, and military information.

22. Pension Application and Payment RecordsPension application files usually provide the most genealogical information. These files often contain supporting documents such as: narratives of events during service, marriage certificates, birth records, death certificates, pages from family Bibles, family letters, depositions of witnesses, affidavits, discharge papers and other supporting papers.The National Archives also has pension applications and records of pension payments for veterans, their widows, and other heirs. The pension records in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. are based on service in the armed forces of the United States between 1775 and 1916.

23. How do I find military records?Gather information answering these questions:What branch of service was your ancestor in?Which conflict, what dates?Whether Regular Army or a volunteer unit?Whether your ancestor was an officer or enlisted personnel?Whether there was a pension application?

24. Military RecordsWhen researching volunteers who served in the military for a particular war, start with the compiled military service records.Begin by searching the appropriate name indexes on the National Archives microfilm.See the original records at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C.

25. Regular Army ListingsSince the War Department did not compile military service records for those who served in the Regular Army, start your research with: Enlisted Men - Regular Army Enlistment Papers, 1798-1894 Officers - Francis B. Heitman's Historical Register Dictionary of the Unites States Army, From Its Organization, September 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903 (2 vols.)

26. Bounty Land RecordsBounty land records often contain documents similar to those in pension files, with lots of genealogical information. Many of the bounty land application files relating to Revolutionary War and War of 1812 service have been combined with the pension files.Bounty land warrant application files relate to claims based on wartime service between 1775 and March 3, 1855. If your ancestor served in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, early Indian Wars, or the Mexican War, a search of these records may be worthwhile.

27. Bounty Land RecordsMany of the bounty land application files relating to Revolutionary War and War of 1812 service have been combined with the pension files. There is also a series of unindexed bounty land warrant applications based on service between 1812 and 1855, which includes disapproved applications based on Revolutionary War service. This series is arranged alphabetically by name of veteran.

28. Newspaper Records

29. Newspaper RecordsMiss Nancy Jeffries, teacher at Belmont, with her sister, MissBlanche, spent Sunday with friends at Glendale.From this, we know that Nancy Jeffries is unwed, her occupation and place of work, and her sister’s nameWe are also given a new place to look for information: Glendale

30. NewspaperMr. Arthur Burns and Miss Mammie Ice were married in Jeffersonville, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1917. Mr. Burns is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Burns of this place. Miss Ice is a daughter of the late Mrs. Tom Ice, who was killed in the R.R. wreck here Dec. 20. Mr. Burns is a popular young farmer. Miss Ice is one of Belmont’s most beautiful young ladies. They will go to house keeping near Belmont. The Pioneer News join their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life.Name of both spousesPlace and date of marriageParents of spousesDate and place of death for the father of the brideOccupation of groomPlace of residence after marriage

31. Newspaper birth announcementBorn to the wife of Emerson Welch, Dec. 28th, a fine boy.Not much information hereDate of birth, county of birthGender of childName of father

32. Newspaper RecordsWhat information is found in this obituary?Julia S. MagruderMrs. Julia S. Magruder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Hawkins died in their home on March 19th of tuberculosis. Born in Hardin County, near Elizabethtown, November 29, 1886 and came to Lebanon Junction with her parents about 18 years ago. Married to Clyde V. Magruder, April 21, 1909, and they had made their home with her parents since the first of the year. Funeral in the Baptist Church by Rev. Hunt. Pallbearers: H. Welker, L. Hobson, L. Redmond, L. Whithead, W. Heizer and W. Swearingen. Buried Lebanon Junction cemetery. Survived by her parents, one sister, Mrs. J. H. Wickersham, three brothers, Harvey, Fred and George Hawkins. She had given her heart to her Master during Rev. Cates' revival. Bullitt Pioneer, 31 Mar 1911. Name of deceased

33. Birth date and place