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Using Public Records In Your Family History Research

http://www.publicrecords.com/birthrecords/Birth-Records-as-Tools-For-Genealogical-Research.html
Most birth records are handled by the registrar in the county where the birth took place. In the early days, these records were also copied and compiled in microfilms and microfiches to avoid the wear-and-tear of the original records. Thankfully, most birth records can now be accessed online for a faster and less tedious birth record search. The government has encouraged and made an effort in having electronic versions of these essential records to make it more easily accessible to more people.