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Vital Records Birth, Death, Marriage BEFORE July 1, 1905 You must contact the county recorder in the county where the event took place since records are not available at the state level. In addition, many birth, death and marriage records dating from before 1905 have been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah and should be available through your local LDS Family History Center. The California State Archives maintains only pre-1905 vital statistics from a few counties. Please check the listing of Local Government Records under Family History Resources. HERE   AFTER July 1, 1905: 1. You know where it took place at.. It's faster to contact the County Recorder directly. All County web site addresses and contact information is available on line. HERE 2. After July 1, 1905, and place is Unknown California Department of Health Services has an index copy of birth, death and marriage records since 1905. It is not necessary to know where the event took place since the agency maintains a statewide index. There Website to find out more. HERE California Department of Health Services, Office of Vital Records - MS 5103 P.O. Box 997410, Sacramento, CA 95899-7410 (916) 445-2684 for recorded information about fees and turn around times Divorce Records Contact the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was filed. HERE Newspapers The California State Library, California History Room,  maintains a comprehensive collection of California newspapers including long runs of at least one title from each county. They may be contacted at  by writing, calling or by their webpage. P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001, (916) 654-0176 Visit the California State Library web site. HERE Military Records Most records for U.S. Military service are housed at the National Personnel Records Center (Military Personnel Records), 9700 Page Ave., St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. These records pertain to officers separated after June 30, 1917, and enlisted personnel separated after October 31, 1912. Earlier records are preserved by the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. 20408. Nationwide Veterans Gravesite Locater (National Cemeteries only) The California State Archives contains State Militia and California National Guard unit records, 1849-1945. Other Resources Golden Nugget Library California Genealogical Society and Library California Historical Society The California State Military Museum State of California

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