AGENCY: Washington County (Utah). County Clerk

SERIES: 3166
TITLE: Birth registers
DATES: 1898-1905.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year but not by month. Entries were recorded in order of report, not by date of birth.

DESCRIPTION: These birth registers have entries from 1898 into 1905 showing date of birth, sex, race, color, parents, and residence. The second volume also includes name of child; place of birth; whether a twin, triplet, or other; and name of attendant. Beginning in 1898, physicians and midwives were required to keep record of each birth at which they assisted professionally. In their absence, parents were required to make a report. They then reported quarterly to the county clerk or in the case of incorporated cities, to the local board of health and they would in turn report to the county clerk. In 1905, the state passed a law requiring each county to file a uniform certificate with the State Bureau of Vital Statistics.

RETENTION

DISPOSITION

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office permanently or until microfilmed and then transfer to State Archives.

Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.

Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

These are historical records with vital statistics information. They should be kept permanently.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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