Wish I could help but there is just nothing to search if it is a birth you want. However there might be other things to check like the 1870 census, if they are still in Madison County, or wherever they might be. I don't think there are many church records available that early in Madison County either. If we knew exactly what info you were trying to find we might be able to help more. Is it parents names you need? Cay Merryman caym@infowest.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~iamadiso/ Judy Wight Branson wrote: > > Hi, > > The recording of births didn't start until mid-1880's, about August, so > unless it is recorded in your immediate family history, like a bible, etc., > the chances are not too good of finding an official recorded record of any > birth until after 1880. Also, I think that goes for the whole state of > Iowa. > > Cay, can you jump in here and help a bit with any more suggestions for > finding early birth records in Iowa? > > Sincerely, > > Judy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: badkins <rdc4714@ccp.com> > To: <IAMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2000 8:14 AM > Subject: [IAMADISO] help with birth record information > > > Can anyone tell me where I need to write to find birth certificate for > someone in 1861? If they don't have them back them can anyone tell me what > I need to do to find out about birth information? > > Thanks > >