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Canadian Birth, Marriage and Death Records Article updated: 15 April 2008 By: Fawne Stratford-Devai Biography & Archived Articles Intro | Alberta | British Columbia | Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland & Labrador | Northwest Territories | Nova Scotia | Nunavut | Ontario | Prince Edward Island | Quebec | Saskatchewan | Yukon 
ALBERTACivil Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths in Alberta actually pre-dates the formation of the Province. The earliest records date from 1870 when Alberta was part of the Northwest Territories (there are apparently a few records which note birth dates as early as the 1850s). The Province of Alberta as we know it today did not come into being until 1905. HISTORIC RECORDS Original vital records issued between 1870 and August 31, 1905 are held by the Provincial Archives. The Provincial Archives of Alberta is responsible for acquiring, preserving and making available records of enduring value created by the Government of Alberta. The Archives can be contacted as follows: Provincial Archives of Alberta 12845 - 102 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5N 0M6 Telephone: (780) 427-1750 Fax: (780) 427-4646 Email: paa@gov.ab.ca Website: Front page; Genealogy section Vital Statistics' civil registers (1870 - 1983) can be examined after reading and signing an agreement covering use. A file list organized by locality is available at the Archives. Some name indexes are also available. No photocopying is permitted. Transcripts can be provided for a small fee. The Provincial Archives of Alberta holds original vital statistics certificates issued up to and including August 31, 1905. Transcripts of historic vital records certificates can be obtained for a fee. To learn more about vital records held by the Archives and other important collections of value to family historians, check out the Archives' Genealogy Services web page at: http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/preserving/provincial_archives/family_roots /genealogical_services/index.asp Religious denominations were often the first groups in a region to maintain any records. In Alberta the main groups were the Anglicans, Roman Catholics (principally the Oblate Order) and the Methodists. The Archives holds some original church records such as: MODERN RECORDS For records after September 1, 1905 information can be obtained from: Vital Statistics Government Services, Alberta Registries Box 2023 EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 4W7 Telephone: (780) 427-7013 (recording) Website: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/gs/services/vpe/index.cfm E-mail: vs@gov.ab.ca For a complete listing of Alberta Registry Agents refer to: http://www3.gov.ab.ca/gs/information/registries/ran.cfm When searching for information on family events in Alberta, applications for genealogical searches may be made through Registry Agents. Recorded events are births, stillbirths, marriages, deaths and legal change of names that have occurred in Alberta. When making an application, provide as much information surrounding the event as is possible. Such as: The more information you are able to provide, the better the chance of locating a record. If the exact date of the event is unknown, give a range of dates to search as all Vital Statistics events are filed in chronological order. Alberta residents applying for a registration which occurred in Alberta must apply through a Registry Agent. Non Alberta residents applying for a registration which occurred in Alberta can be made through a Registry Agent or the Vital Statistics Office (see contact information above). IMPORTANT NOTE The registration of vital events in Alberta was privatized in January 1999. At that time, the government of Alberta announced that Vital Statistics services will be provided solely by private registry agents. ADDITIONAL LINKS & SOURCES For additional information about Alberta vital records and family history information visit the following helpful websites:
Alberta Genealogical Society: http://www.compusmart.ab.ca/abgensoc/ Archives Society of Alberta: Visit the website to learn more about the Society and use their online searchable database of thousands of collection-level descriptions of records held in Alberta's archival institutions. http://www.glenbow.org/asa/home.htm Glenbow Museum and Archives The Glenbow Archives is one of Canada's largest non-governmental repositories and a major research centre for historians, writers, students, and the media. It houses an extensive collection of unpublished archival records of individuals, families, organizations and businesses. http://www.glenbow.org/ Museums Alberta http://www.museumsalberta.ab.ca/ Includes an online directory of Alberta Museums. Hudson's Bay Company Archives: http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/archives/hbca/index.html Founded in 1670, the Hudson's Bay Company's (HBC) chief interests for its first two centuries were the fur trade, exploration and settlement. After 1870, when its territory of Rupert's Land was incorporated into the Dominion of Canada, its interests became more varied. The area once known as Rupert's Land encompassed most of Northern Ontario and Northern Québec, all of Manitoba, most of Saskatchewan, the southern half of Alberta and a large part of the Northwest Territories. Alberta Family History Society - Cemetery Index: Includes index of burials in the region that surrounds Calgary and information about cemetery transcripts available from the Alberta Family History Society. http://www.afhs.ab.ca/data/cemeteries/index.html Edmonton Parks and Recreation Municipal Cemeteries: Information and a searchable listing of those interred in municipal cemeteries serving Edmonton. http://www.gov.edmonton.ab.ca/comm_services/rec_facilities/cemeteries/ Alberta Family Histories Society: http://www.afhs.ab.ca/ Note: The Alberta Family Histories Society has established the Canadian Genealogical Projects Registry with many useful links for genealogy research in Canada. More Alberta Resources - from Global Genealogy 
BOOK - Place Names of Alberta (Canada) By Geographic Board of Canada. Originally published by the Department of the Interior - Canada, 1928. This historical reprint by Global Heritage Press Inc. Place Names of Alberta includes the names of all cities, towns, villages and municipal districts, all post offices, all railway stations and the names of many of the rivers, streams, lakes and mountains as they were known in 1928. This resource is especially helpful to those who are researching Alberta families or history for the period of early setlement of the province. Many names of placs have changed in the years since 1928. Other places have ceased to exist since the printing of this record in 1928, while others have flourished to assimilate their nieghboring towns and villages.ISBN ISBN 1-894571-73-8 More information
BOOK - Finding Your Ancestors in Alberta By: A. Borstede. This book lists over 800 sources of information found in archives, libraries and societies. Also included are over 200 Alberta genealogical addresses. This book is used as a text by the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. Softcover, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 222 pgs, ISBN 1-894018-97-4 More information
BOOK - A Short History of Alberta By Dr. Ed Whitcomb. A Short History of Alberta mentions in particular the era of ranching, the achievement and limitations on provincial status in 1905, the revolt of the farmers, the way the Depression led to the radical Social Credit Government, and the way that government and the succeeding Conservative one successfully defended the province's interests and addressed its problems. More Information BOOK - South Albertas: A Canadian Regiment at War By: Donald E. Graves. The 29th Canadiand Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (South Alberta Regiment) was formed in 1940 from five Alberta militia units, and most of its arogiinal members came from western Canada. More Information 
BOOK - The Western Canada Photographers List (1860-1925). By Glen C. Phillips. An invaluable guide to help you identify the place and date when a photograph was taken. Many family history researchers have boxes of photographs, but do not know who is depicted in the photo nor when or where it was taken. This book lists individual photographers, where they worked and when. That means that if you have a photograph that includes a photographer's stamp or other identification you can easily find out when and where that picture was taken. Oftentimes that will help you to identify who is in the picture. More information
BOOK - Starting Out in Genealogy. By Ruth Burkholder. Building a family tree looks like a daunting taste to the unititiated, however it's easier than you think! Family history research is not complicated as long as you know which records are available, where to find those records, and how to organize the information that you gather. This guide is designed for the beginner. However, it will also be of considerable help to those who have already started researching and recording family history, but want to improve their skills and results. ISBN 978-1-897446-02-7 More information
BOOK - Canadian Records of Birth, Marriage and Death: A Guide
By Fawne Stratford-Devai. The government registration of births, marriages and deaths, is usually referred to as civil registration and the records as "vital records". In Canada, the responsibility for all aspects of civil registration falls to the individual provinces and territories. This guide is designed to provide a general overview and introduction to Canadian vital records in all jurisdictions across Canada; where they are, and how to access them.ISBN 1-894571-89-4 More information
BOOK - Routes To Routes By Ryan Taylor. A wide range of genealogical and research topics assist family historians with their quest to uncover their roots. Included is an essay describing how to effectively use libraries for family history research and how to best utilize the skills and training of professional librarians. The book is an entertaining read, however, before you know it, you will accumulate many sound research ideas from the vast experience of Mr. Taylor. ISBN 0-9682524-0-0 More information
BOOK - The Sash Canada Wore - A Historical Geography of The Orange Order in Canada By: Cecil J. Houston and William J. Smith. This work explores the role of the Orange Order in the unfolding settlement geography of Canada. Protestant Irish soldiers and emigrants, largely Ulster-born, introduced the organization into New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario within the first decade of the nineteenth century. At its zenith, he movement had a membership of as many as one in three Canadians.ISBN 1-894378-31-8 More information
BOOK - Cyclopaedia Of Methodism In Canada Originally published in 1880, this high quality reprint provides historical, educational and statistical information regarding the Methodist Church in Canada, dating from the "beginning of the Work" (1765) in the several provinces of the Dominion Of Canada and extending to 1880. Includes information about all of those who served as ministers and circuit riders, complete with a record of where and when they served.ISBN 1-894378-16-4 More information
BOOK - The First Century of Methodism in Canada, 1775-1883. Two Volumes In One.
By J. E. Sanderson. Originally published by William Briggs, 1908 (vol. 1) & 1910 (vol. 2)
This Historical Reprint by Global Heritage Press. Sanderson's fine history of the early years of Methodism in Canada has served as an essential resource for more than a century. Being out of print for over one hundred years, this new edition has been pubished to provide access for today's researchers. This editon is a facsimile reprint of both of the original volumes, bound into a single book.ISBN 978-1-897446-34-8 More information Two volumes in one book
BOOK - Getting From Here To There, Identifying the Origins of Immigrants to Canada. Revised and Expanded Edition by: Fawne Stratford-Devai.
One of the more difficult things to do in a family history research project is to identify where your original immigrant ancestor came from. Sometimes we know the country they came from, but not the specific place within that country. In order to find records in the "old-country" it is very helpful to know which town, parish, county etc that the person came from. This book identifies a long list of potential sources in Canada, where you may find that critical piece of information. ISBN 1-897210-80-9 More information
BOOK - Canadian Family History in the 21st Century, Lessons, Links & Resources. Second Edition 2005. By Fawne Stratford-Devai. This newly updated and expanded second edition offers readers valuable lessons, links and recommended resources that will help you keep you family history research project on-track, saving time, effort and expense. The author is a popular genealogical lecturer, educator and author/co-author of more than 50 important genealogical and historical books. ISBN 1-897210-68-X More information
BOOK - Lovell's 1873 Gazetteer of British North America This facsimile reprint of The volume contains over six thousand descriptions and historical facts about cities, towns and villages across Canada, as they were known in 1873. Also included is a listing of over fifteen hundred lakes and rivers with their location, size and general information. A table showing the railway and steamboat routes within British North America in 1873, which will assist researchers in understanding the routes that their ancestors may have migrated over. The table lists the distance that each place in British North America is to the nearest railway station or port.ISBN 0-9682524-5-1 More information
BOOK - The Canadian Almanac of 1862. Originally published by W. C. Chewett & Co. 1862. Many family historians value a carefully compiled almanac. Almanac's assist genealogists, historians, social historians and geographers locate information and records that affected the inhabitants of the area being researched. ISBN 1-897210-98-1 More information
BOOK - Using Maps in Family History Research, Revised and Updated
By Fawne Stratford-Devai
This book provides insights into the use of maps for genealogical and historical research. The visual representation of the land and communities on a map can offer evidence in its own right. It is the task of the researcher to carefully evaluate every piece of the puzzle in order to identify and understand individuals, families, migration routes, and even settlement patterns.
Examples used include Canada, USA, UK, world. Every family historian can benefit from this valuable booklet. ISBN 1-894378-85-1 More information
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