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Leavenworth County, Kansas
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Leavenworth County, Kansas Facts
When was Leavenworth County, KS Created?
Leavenworth County was established on August 25, 1855 as one of the original 36 counties. The county was named in honor of Gen. Henry Leavenworth (1783-1834), U.S. Army. Leavenworth, directed to establish a military post on the east bank of the Missouri River near the confluence of the Little Platte, instead selected a site on high ground on the west bank to establish Cantonment Leavenworth, later renamed Fort Leavenworth..
What is the County Seat of Leavenworth County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Leavenworth and the county government website is http://www.leavenworthcounty.org
What counties are adjacent to Leavenworth County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Platte County, Missouri, Wyandotte County, Johnson County, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Atchison County.
What cities and towns are in Leavenworth County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Leavenworth, Lansing, Tonganoxie, Basehor, Linwood, Easton, Bonner Springs.
Leavenworth County, KS Vital Records
Where can find Leavenworth County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Leavenworth County vital records can be found at the Kansas Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records from July 1, 1911; marriage records from May 1913 and divorce records from July 1951. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Kansas for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events.
You can search online for Leavenworth County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Kansas Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.
- Leavenworth county, Kansas, Marriage Records, 1900-1920
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Burials, 1954-58, 1963-70
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Kansas Marriage Project
- Kansas, Births and Christenings, 1818-1936
- Kansas, Births and Christenings Index, 1885-1911
- Kansas, Marriages, 1840-1935
- Kansas Marriage Index, 1854-73
- Kansas, County Marriages, 1855-1911
- Kansas, Security Benefit Association, Death Index, 1902-1930
- Kansas, Deaths and Burials, Index, 1885-1930
- Kansas, Fraternal Order Death Index, 1873-1969
- Kansas, Deaths and Burials, 1885-1930
Leavenworth County, KS Census Records
What Leavenworth County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Leavenworth County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Leavenworth Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Leavenworth Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Leavenworth Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890.
Another census resource is the Kansas State Census Collection from 1855-1925. You’ll find free down-loadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Kansas Census Records Research Guide
Leavenworth County, KS Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Leavenworth County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Leavenworth County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Kansas Corthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research.
- Leavenworth County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 300 Walnut Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048-2725; Phone: (913) 684-0400.
- Leavenworth County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1887-1911, Marriage Records from 1855 and Death Records from 1887-1911. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
- Leavenworth County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1855. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
- Leavenworth County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1855 and Court Records from 1856. The Clerk of Court is part of the Judicial Branch of local government and as such is required to maintain a record of all documents filed with the courts, keep a record of all court proceedings, and collect various fines and forfeitures ordered by the court and specified by statute.
- Leavenworth, Kansas, U.S. Penitentiary, Name Index to Inmate Case Files, 1895-1931
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Tax Payers, 1900-1920
- Leavenworth, Kansas Tax List, 1895-97, 1899-1900
- BLM Land Records
Leavenworth County, KS Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Leavenworth County, KS?
A list of Leavenworth County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Leavenworth County Genealogy Society, (defunct)
- Search for Leavenworth Co. records at the Kansas State Archives (kshs.org)
- Kansas State Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka KS 66615-1099
- Kansas Genealogical Society, PO Box 103, 700 Avenue G and Vine Street, Dodge City, KS 67801
Where can I connect with other Leavenworth County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Kansas State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Kansas Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Leavenworth County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Leavenworth County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a fee. This is simply a directory which has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.
Leavenworth Co. KS Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Kansas Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Kansas historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Kansas (1841–1981) (genealogybank.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas: Leavenworth Times Obituary Index, 1936-1941 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth Times (Kansas) Obituaries, 1954, 1958, 1967-78 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas: Leavenworth Times Obituary Index, 1983 – 1993 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Books (amazon.com)
- Search Kansas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Leavenworth County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Leavenworth Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Research Guide
- Leavenworth Co., Kansas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Leavenworth County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Leavenworth Co., Kansas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Leavenworth Co., Kansas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kansas Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Leavenworth County, Kansas
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Church Books (amazon.com)
Leavenworth Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Kansas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Leavenworth Co. KS General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Kansas
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Leavenworth, Kansas History Name Index (search.ancestry.com)
- History of Leavenworth County, Kansas (search.ancestry.com)
- Early history of Leavenworth city and county : also an appendix containing a list of the lawyers, with a sketch of each, of the (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Leavenworth Co. KS Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Kansas – Counties – Leavenworth (cyndislist.com)
- Leavenworth County Kansas (genealogytrails.com)
- Leavenworth County – Kansas Historical Society Biography (kshs.org)
- Leavenworth Co. KSGenweb (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Leavenworth County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Leavenworth Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Leavenworth Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Kansas Links and Information
- Leavenworth County D.O.T. MAP (ksdot.org)
- 1895 Leavenworth County Map (livgenmi.com)
Leavenworth Co. KS Military Records
- Kansas Military Records Research Guide
- U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth, Kansas Veterans, 1915-16 (search.ancestry.com)
- 1883 List of Pensioners on the Roll (skyways.lib.ks.us) Veterans or widows of veterans living in Leavenworth Co. KS who have applied for a Pension
- Kansas Military Records (fold3.com) gives you access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Kansas both males and females that served. Perfect for Leavenworth County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.
Leavenworth Co. KS Schools & Directories
- Leavenworth, Kansas Directory, 1890-93 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth, Franklin and Douglas Counties, Kansas Name Index, 1900 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth County, Kansas Farmer Directory, 1921 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth, Kansas Who’s Who, 1941-43 (search.ancestry.com)
- Leavenworth, KS High School Records, 1871-1907 (search.ancestry.com)