Stubby, Yes, I have used this as well and have had not problems, they were very helpful. Sincerely,Melissa Barker > Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 14:19:11 -0700> From: stubbytate@yahoo.com> To: tnmarion@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [TNMARION] -Melissa> > As an FYI: The TN Vital records site has an email address you can use to inquire about a delayed birth certificate for a relative.> > I've used this service many times and, if they find one, you can ask to get a copy. They will tell you their current fees for the service. So convenient!> > Stubby T> > Melissa Barker <melissabarker20@hotmail.com> wrote: Dear Debbie,> > Hello, The state of Tennessee did not require the counties to record births before 1908. However, there was an attempt to record births in most counties in the 1881-1882 time frame and some do survive and some don't. > > Now, the 4 largest counties in Tennessee which include Shelby County (Memphis), Davidson County (Nashville), Knox County (Knoxville) and Hamilton County (Chattanooga), did record births locally earlier than 1908.> > Shelby County from 1874> Davidson County from 1881> Knox County from 1881> Hamilton County from 1879> > Even though these 4 counties do have earlier births, they are by no means complete up to 1908. Also keep in mind that even though it was a law that the counties had to report births starting in 1908, not all counties reported every birth. Some fault for this lies with the county officials and poor record keeping, but most of the time it was because of the fact that most births took place at home and the family did not report to the local authorities. It is hard for us today to fathom not reporting a birth, but back then it was very common place and never given a second thought.> > With this in mind, there is a source of records called "delayed birth records" available. These records are also only available through the Tennessee Vital Records Office. Most of these records were produced because of Social Security. If someone was applying for Social Security they had to send in proof of their birth. Well, if they did not have an official birth certificate from the state of Tennessee they could apply for a "delayed birth record" which the state would have issued. In order to receive this type of record the person would of had to supply the state with other evidence to prove their birth. I have seen copies of Bible pages used as proof, I have also seen letters written by the persons Mother or Father that were notarized and other forms of documentation. > > So, if you can not find a birth record from the time frame of 1908-1940, it is quite possible the person could have filed for a delayed birth record. Usually by 1940 or so all counties in Tennessee were pretty consistent in reporting their births.> > Hope this helps.Sincerely,Melissa Barker > > > > > From: Debbiekgolds@aol.com> Date: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 16:27:24 -0400> To: tnmarion@rootsweb.com> Subject: [TNMARION] -Melissa> > what about birth records before 1908? Are they available if one was done?> > > In a message dated 4/3/2008 4:24:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > melissabarker20@hotmail.com writes:> > The State of Tennessee only allows the general public to view the original > birth certificates for the years 1908-1912. The law that requires the > counties to record births expired for the year 1913, so the counties were not > required to record births for that year. The birth certificates for the years > 1914-the present are only available through the Tennessee Vital Records Office. > Anyone can request a copy of a birth certificate for this time frame, > however, the Vital Records Office will require that you explain your relationship > to the person in question and you will have to supply a copy of your photo > I.D. and then the Vital Records Office will determine> !> if you can receive the > record. > > > > > > > **************Planning your summer road trip? 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