Includes records related to: (1) the Seminole War of 1837; (2) Mexican War; (3) War of 1812; (4) Mormon War; (5) Civil War; (6) Iowa War; (7) Heatherly War; (8) Black Hawk War. Records alphabetical by surname, but not always in strict alphabetical order within each letter.

James M. Black is a professional genealogist who has researched and written several reports for prominent individuals about their own genealogical roots. Materials include research notes and documents used to compile family histories and complete individual research. Includes Black, Golsan, Kesler, Carter, Sales, Stargill, Bond, Hollis, and related families.

Registers list number, date of filing, name of child, sex, no. of child of mother, color, date and place of birth, whether legitimate, father's place of birth, age, mother's place of birth, age, mother's name, residence, father's name, occupation. Certificates list place of birth, number, name of child, sex, whether multiple birth, no. in birth order, whether legitimate, date of birth, whether stillborn, father's name, residence, color, age, birthplace,...