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    Arkansas Genealogy

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    US TERRITORY OR
    COLONY SETTLED

    Part of the Louisiana Territory, 1803; Part of the Missouri Territory, 1812; Arkansas Territory, 1819

    STATEHOOD

    1836

    AVAILABLE STATE CENSUSES
    (OR SIMILAR)

    Tax records, 1819; territory census, 1830

    FIRST FEDERAL CENSUS

    1840

    PUBLIC-LAND OR
    STATE-LAND STATE

    Public

    BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS
    BEGIN

    1914

    MARRIAGE RECORDS
    BEGIN

    1917

    CONTACT FOR VITAL RECORDS

    Arkansas Department of Health
    Division of Vital Records
    4815 W. Markham St.
    Slot 44
    Little Rock, AR 72205
    (800) 637-9314

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    Arkansas Fast Facts and Key Resources

    Arkansas, How-Tos & Tutorials

    Researching The Natural State? We've got your quick facts, as well as the best websites, publications, and organizations.

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    State Research Guide: Arkansas

    Arkansas

    Ready to dig into your Arkansas family history? Get back to your Natural State roots with a healthy dose of history and resources.

    Genealogy in Arkansas Divorce Records

    Arkansas, US Genealogy

    How to find your ancestor's divorce record in Arkansas.
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