Finding Birth Records In New Brunswick, 1912

To obtain a 1912 birth record from New Brunswick, Canada, you can refer to the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (PANB). PANB provides access to County Guides in PDF format, which can help you find the relevant county for your ancestors. The archives also include a federated database that simultaneously searches 39 individual databases.

Additionally, you can explore the online collections at FamilySearch, which provide free access to various records, including birth, marriage, and death information. These collections cover different time periods, with some relevant collections being:

- New Brunswick, County Registers of Births, ca. 1812-1919

- New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906

- New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births, 1869-1905, 1906 (A-Be); late registrations, 1810-1905; indexes to late registrations, 1900-1904

However, for more recent records, you may need to contact Service New Brunswick: Vital Statistics or refer to the New Brunswick Genealogical Society.

Provincial Archives of New Brunswick

The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (PANB) collects and preserves the documents of the people, institutions and government of the province. Established in 1967, the archives hold documents from 1784, when New Brunswick was made a separate province of British North America, as well as some materials from earlier periods.

The Provincial Archives has responsibility under provincial legislation to assemble, and to make available for research, records bearing upon the history of New Brunswick. The Records Management Program ensures the transfer and archival retention of all non-current government records that have permanent legal and historical value. The records of individuals, churches, businesses and associations are acquired through donation of original material, and loans for copying.

The PANB includes a federated database that searches 39 individual databases simultaneously, as well as individual databases that can be searched separately.

Vital Statistics indexes from Government Records (RS141) are available as follows: birth records 1800-1917; marriage records 1847-1962; death records 1885-1962 (as of January 2013).

To obtain a birth record from 1912, you can visit the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick in person, or contact them via mail, email or telephone. The address is:

Richard Bennett Hatfield Archives Complex

Bonar Law - Bennett Building

23 Dineen Drive

University of New Brunswick Campus

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6000

Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5H1

Telephone: 506-453-2122

The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick is open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays, statutory holidays, Easter weekend, New Brunswick Day (first Monday in August), and Remembrance Day (Nov 11). Hours may change during the Christmas and New Year period.

County Registers of Births

The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (PANB) has County Guides available in PDF format on their website. These guides are useful if you know which county your ancestors lived in. The guides show the material that has been microfilmed, with reel numbers for most items such as marriage, church, probate court, land, and other records. You can order up to three films per request, through a public library near you that has a microfilm reader.

The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick include a federated database that searches 39 individual databases simultaneously. Individual databases are also available to be searched.

Vital Statistics indexes from Government Records (RS141) are available as follows: birth records 1800-1917; marriage records 1847-1962; death records 1885-1962 (as of January 2013).

For vital statistics records later than the cut-off dates above, you must contact Service New Brunswick. The fee is $15 for a search of a three-year period and $10 for any additional three-year period. A statement of facts will be issued if data is found.

FamilySearch.org also has a collection of birth records from 1812-1919. These records include an index and images of some county registers. Dates may vary by county. The handwritten numbers correspond to the numbers listed by each person in the county registers. Birth years are not always in chronological order.

Birth Certificates

To obtain a birth certificate from New Brunswick, Canada, you can request a search from the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (PANB). The PANB holds an index of birth records from 1800-1917, with records after 1917 held by Service New Brunswick.

The fee for a search is $15 for a three-year period and $10 for any additional three-year period. A statement of facts will be issued if any data is found.

To request a search, you can contact Service New Brunswick by post or phone:

Service New Brunswick

P.O. Box 1998

Fredericton, New Brunswick

E3B 5G4

Telephone: 506-453-2385

Alternatively, you can search for birth records via FamilySearch, which has a collection of New Brunswick birth, marriage, and death records. These include:

• New Brunswick, County Register of Births, 1801-1920
• New Brunswick, County Registers of Births, ca. 1812-1919
• New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906
• New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births, 1869-1905, 1906 (A-Be); Late Registrations, 1810-1905; Indexes to Late Registrations, 1900-1904

You can also search for New Brunswick birth records on the following websites:

• The Ancestor Hunt
• OnGenealogy

Online Collections

There are a number of online collections that may include birth records. These include newspapers, draft registration files, and naturalization records. Here is a list of online collections that specifically contain New Brunswick birth records:

• Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959 — this collection is available for free online and includes scanned images of birth certificates.
• New Brunswick Births and Baptisms, 1819-1899 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index of births.
• New Brunswick, Births and Baptisms, 1819-1899 — this collection is available on Ancestry and MyHeritage and includes an index of births.
• New Brunswick, County Register of Births, 1801-1920 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index of births.
• New Brunswick, County Registers of Births, ca. 1812-1919 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and Ancestry and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick Late Registration of Births, 1810-1899 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, Provincial Returns of Births, 1869-1905, 1906 (A-Be); Late Registrations, 1810-1905; Indexes to Late Registrations, 1900-1904 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, Provincial Registers of Births, 1888-1895, and Indexes, 1888-1895 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, County Registers of Births: 1888 series; pre-1920 County book series; and index, 1801-1899 — this collection is available on FamilySearch and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, Index to County Birth Registers, 1800-1913 — this collection is available on the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick and includes an index of births.
• New Brunswick, Index to Late Registration of Births, 1810-1918 — this collection is available on the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick and includes an index of births.
• New Brunswick, Index to Provincial Registration of Births, 1898-1918 — this collection is available on the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick and includes an index of births.
• Roman Catholic baptismal records in the Acadia, Drouin Collection (1670-1946) — this collection is available on Ancestry and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, Canada, Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906 — this collection is available on Ancestry and includes an index and images of births.
• New Brunswick, Births and Baptisms, 1819-1899 — this collection is available on Ancestry and includes an index of births.
• New Brunswick Birth and Baptism Index, 1769-1899 — this collection is available on Findmypast and includes an index of births.

In addition to these collections, there are also online collections of New Brunswick civil registrations and church records that may include birth information. These collections are held by FamilySearch, Ancestry, Findmypast, and MyHeritage.

Government Vital Records

To obtain a 1912 birth record from New Brunswick, you can refer to the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (PANB) and the Government Vital Records. Here is a detailed guide on how to access these records:

Provincial Archives of New Brunswick (PANB)

The PANB holds vital statistics indexes from government records, including birth records from 1800 to 1917. To access these records, follow these steps:

Visit the PANB website or go to the PANB in person:

• Website: Search for "Provincial Archives of New Brunswick" to access their online resources.
• In-Person: PANB is located at 23 Dineen Drive, UNB Campus, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Navigate to the Vital Statistics Indexes:

On the PANB website, look for the section or database dedicated to Vital Statistics or Vital Records.

Specify the Time Period:

Since you are interested in a 1912 birth record, focus on the records covering that time frame.

Provide Necessary Information:

You may need to provide specific details such as the name of the person, their approximate birth date, and any other relevant information.

Review the Indexes and Records:

Browse through the indexes and records within the specified time period to locate the desired birth record.

If the birth record you seek is not available at PANB, you can contact the following entities responsible for Government Vital Records:

• Service New Brunswick:
• Address: Service New Brunswick, P.O. Box 1998, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5G4
• Telephone: 506-453-2385
• Fee: There is a fee of $15 for searching a three-year period, and an additional $10 for each subsequent three-year period searched.
• New Brunswick Genealogical Society:
• Address: P.O. Box 3235, Station B, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3A 5G9
• New Brunswick Museum Archives and Research Library:
• Address: 277 Douglas Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2K 1E5
• Telephone: 506-643-2322 (local), or toll-free: 1-888-268-9595

By reaching out to these organizations, you can inquire about the specific procedures and requirements for obtaining a 1912 birth record. They may provide online or in-person options for accessing these records, and there may be associated fees for their services.

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