Episode 25: Civil Birth Records

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In our last episode we covered Marriage Records, and as promised in this week's episode we finish up the category of Vital Records by going back to the beginning - Birth Records.  And just like marriage records, there are a variety of records to track down.  So to help us in the hung, I'm bringing in professional genealogist Arlene Eakle who will help us to see the challenges we face, and the success that we can have in locating Civil Birth Records.

There are two major groups of birth records, Civil and Church, and in today’s episode Arlene will give us specific, targeted information about which records are available and how to obtain them.  So get ready for an intensive half hour of training from the best in the biz, Arlene H. Eakle Phd.

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Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D., is the president and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc. and a professional genealogist since 1962. She holds both MA and Ph.D. in English History and an Associate degree in Nursing.

In this episode we cover a lot of ground with Arlene.  Be sure to check the LINKS column above for links to the websites that Arlene mentions in this episode.  And this is only the beginning, because next week Arlene will join me once again to walk us through the world of church birth records. 

You can find Arlene on the web at www.arleneeakle.com and you can also hear her in person at the Southern Calif Genealogy Jamboree being held in Burbank CA June 26 through the 28, 2009, and later in the year at the various Family History Expos throughout the western states.  For more information on click on the Family History Expos link above.

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