The document discusses vital records, which are official records of births, deaths, and marriages maintained by government authorities. It notes that vital records are kept by individual states, not the federal government, and the information collected and accessibility of records varies between states. The document provides examples of the type of genealogical information that can be found on different types of vital records like birth, death, and marriage certificates. It also gives guidance on locating and requesting vital records from appropriate repositories.

1. Vital Records Birth, Death & Marriage Records

9. A Closer Look at Vital Records

11. 1888 Cook County Death Certificate

12. 1911 Chicago Death Certificate

13. 1926 Chicago Death Certificate

14. 1972 Death Certificate Indiana

16. 1884 Chicago Birth Certificate

17. 1886 New York Birth Certificate

18. 1904 New Jersey Birth Certificate

19. 1911 Chicago Birth Certificate

20. 1913 Chicago Birth Certificate

21. 1917 Chicago Birth Certificate

23. 1872 Chicago Marriage Record

24. Corresponding 1872 Church Marriage Record

25. 1903 Chicago Marriage Record

26. 1910 Chicago Marriage Record

27. 1910 New Jersey Marriage Record

28. In Class Activity Analyze a Death Certificate

29. Finding & Accessing Vital Records

39. Illinois Statewide Death Index Pre-1916

40. Local Library

41. McHenry County Illinois Genealogical Society

52. Use the SSDI to identify dates and possible locations of deaths.

53. 1966 Death Certificate for William Harrison Holton