There were no birth or death records kept in
Nevada until 1887 when the first vital statistics law was passsed by the
Nevada State Legislature. Prior to that date, the only possible sources available for proof of birth are newspapers or baptismal records.
Birth and death records from 1887 to the present are recorded in each county, either in the office of the County Recorder of County Health Office. The
Nevada State Office of Vital Statistics has birth and death records from 1911 to the present for all counties.
Nevada State Library and Archives has some records for marriage and divorces. The
Nevada State library has marriage records for Douglas,
Lyon,
Ormsby,
Storey and
Washoe county for 1862-1900. The latter are available on microfilm and are for research only. Certified copies should be obtained from the office of records.
This is from the website:
www.nevadaculture.orgAt the top you will see: Search. Click on it and then...
Key in: birth death marriage divorce records to get complete printout.
That is a great website. You can also access
Nevada census records from 1860 to 1920 and it is free. There is also a search function. Lots of great
Nevada information on the website.
Did you find
Belle Dormer age 42 born July 1857, in
California, and John S age 11, born Nov 24, 1888 in
Nevada.
in the 1900 census for
Alameda California? It said she has been married 25 years with four children born and 3 alive. Sounds like your
Belle and John.
World War 1 records have: Jack S. Dormer born 11/24/1888 in
Carson City
Nevada with wife and 2 children. He is a lino-type operator in
Glendale California.
Good luck in your search.
Regards,
Arline in
Reno