For those in New Hampshire, genealogy records can provide an ideal resource for learning about families. However, finding these records takes time. There are varieties of options available for individuals who are looking information but there is not just one place to look for this information. Rather, you will need to look at various locations and build a base of information from that point. The good news is that the process may be easier to do than you realize. Take a few minutes to consider the options available to you.

For those who are in New Hampshire, genealogy records searches should start with the most basic information from state records. The state itself put in place a law in 1866 requiring the towns or counties to send information to the state recording the birth, death or marriage of information. These records are registrations, which mean they are not actual certificates. However, this can be a good place to start when gathering information. The agency in charge of these records today is the Bureau of Vital Records. While the agency was not put into place until 1905, some back dated records, go all the way back to 1640. If you are looking for birth or death records, your first step should be to visit or write to the following address:

New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services

Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

The information you get from these resources can help significantly. However, that is not the only option for those who are looking to build New Hampshire genealogy records. In fact, some outstanding resources can help you. Consider contacting cemetery records. The following are some of the best resources for looking up information from cemeteries. In Grafton County, visit the Tree Ancient Cemeteries. In Merrimack County, visit Bunker Hill, Eagle Pond, Whites Pond and Mountain cemeteries for additional information.

In addition to this, the state of New Hampshire did participate in various censuses. These can provide you with some basic information that can provide you with information on where people lived, their property ownership, information about next of kin and full family information in some cases.

Another resource to consider using are military records. In New Hampshire, there are many resources to use. Since this state was established so early, there are many records available. The 1840 Pensioners Database is one of the best resources for the Revolutionary War. There is also the New Hampshire Revolutionary War Index, which you can search.

However, one of the best ways to get New Hampshire genealogy records you cannot find otherwise is through the local churches. Some of the churches present are those that have been in the area for hundreds of years. They keep not only information on individuals such as births, deaths and marriages, but on whole families. This can be an excellent way for you to build a family tree if you know where the individual may have been a member.

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