Online Index of Births, 1872-1903, for British Columbia, Canada

Overview: 

This site provides a way to search for individuals who were born in British Columbia, 1872-1930.

Content:


 * Name
 * Date
 * Place
 * Registration Number
 * British Columbia Archives Microfilm Number
 * Family History Library (GSU) Microfilm Number

Internet Address:

http://search.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/sn-A4A90B/gbsearch/Births

Option: search Google.com for keywords Vital Event Indexes British Columbia

Using the site:


 * In step 1, click the box next to Births (1872-1930).
 * In step 2, type the name and information of the person you want to find.
 * Click Start Search.

Cost:

Free

Tips:


 * To see a printer-friendly view, click the underlined number to the left of the person's name.
 * Birth, death and marriage certificates are not the same as vital registrations. Registration records may contain more information than appears on a certificate. Certificates contain information extracted from the original registration record. To learn how to order a copy of a certificate or registration, go to the Vital Statistics Agency at http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/index.html?SMSESSION=NO.
 * Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).