Hi All, Free government birth, marriage, and Death Records?

Question

Is there a real government site that I can search marriage and death records for free? I am trying to find information on my Great-Grandfather, my Great-Grandmother,and Grandmother. They were born in Louisiana. My Great Grandfather, Pullum, was Creole. My Great-Grandmother, Jane, was Indian. Unfortunately, according to my aunt, during that time everybody who was not Caucasian was categorized as "colored." So finding records on Indian tribes and Creoles from 1885 - 1940 (Louisiana/Arkansas) has been almost impossible. So, I tried doing a google (sorry) search. I just get these sites that claim if you pay them $29.95 or more they can get the information for me. I do not have access to Bible Records or the typical places for information. (I''m trying to find the Olivers in Louisiana and complete my Genealogy Project)

You All are 100% in answering my questions. I hope you can help me with this one. So, If you know the real government sites that can give real information then please let me know.

Thanks again,

DrMathTutor

Answer 1

Yeah, there are no sites that give this away for free, however I know of a legit site that is about 10 dollars cheaper than the one you listed for 30 bucks. Try http://www.v1g.org

Answer 2

Sorry, no. There may be some sites tha thave searchable databases of similar information.

However, each state has its own files (the agency is usually called the Department of Vital Records).  Some are computerized--other s still require physical searches.  In either case, they will do a search.

But none of them will provide the information--or a copy (certified or otherwise) for free.

The cheapest way to do it it is usually by mail--or in person ( if you happen to be in the city where their main office is).  Unless you are in areal hurry, don't use an online retrieval service--all the have a contract with one, and they are legit--but they charge you out the a**.