AGENCY: Millard County (Utah). County Clerk
SERIES: 83352
TITLE: Birth registers
DATES: i 1905-1934.
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These registers contain duplicate copies of birth certificates for births occurring in Millard County, Utah. There are twelve volumes--nine from the Hinckley District (1906-34) and three from the Scipio District (1905-32). Each certificate contains the name of the county; the name of the precinct or town; the full name of the newborn child; the sex of the child; multiple birth and birth order information; legitimate birth; date of birth; parents' names, residence, color (race), age, occupation, and birthplace; total number of children born to the mother, including present birth; and number of children of this mother now living. At the bottom of the birth certificate is a Certificate of Attending Physician or Midwife, which includes the signature of the attending physician or midwife affirming that the birth occurred on the date indicated. Also placed inside some registers are copies of a certificate entitled, "Supplemental Report of Birth, State of Utah." This form allowed people to provide additional information that was not available when the birth was initially registered--i.e., the inclusion of the name of a child (when the parents had not yet selected a name by the filing deadline).
Personal information is classified as private for 75 years.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1988
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
The certificates in these registers are duplicate copies. In 1905, Utah became a registry state. The State Board of Health was authorized to register births on a statewide basis. The original birth certificate was sent to the State Board of Health, however some local registrars continued to maintain a copy. Although these registers contain only copies, they may still be very useful in genealogical and community studies. The certificates are private for 100 years.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private. Birth records are considered private for 100 years from the date of birth.
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Public. Records of individuals born more than 100 years ago are public.