This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: burgessjd Surnames: Burgess, Edwards Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.indiana.counties.randolph/3306.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know it was about 1881, and my understanding is they didn't start using birth certificates until 1882. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.