North and South Dakota, Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, Vital Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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This article describes a collection of records scheduled to become available at FamilySearch.org.
North Dakota and South Dakota, 
United States
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Record Description
Record Type Vital Records
Collection years 1880-1942
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains birth, marriage, and death registers for Native Americans living on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, which straddles North and South Dakota. The records were collected by the Standing Rock Agency, a field office for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Original images are housed at the NARA regional facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Birth Records
  • Date of Birth
  • Name of Child
  • Sex
  • Parents
  • Residence
  • Date of Registry
  • Death Records
  • Date of Death
  • Name
  • Census No.
  • Age
  • Sex
  • Degree of Blood
  • Tribe
  • Marital Status
  • Occupation
  • Residence

Marriage Records

  • Names
  • Ages
  • Residence
  • Parents
  • Date of Marriage
  • By Whom Performed

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • 1903 Marriage Record

  • 1898 Birth Record

  • Birth and Death Records

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Approximate date of the event

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

You will be able to search this collection when it is published.

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Be sure to check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Try searching by surname only

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in North and South Dakota. Guided Research:
North Dakota Guided Research | South Dakota Guided Research

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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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