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Meade County, Kansas
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Meade County, Kansas Facts
When was Meade County, KS Created?
Meade County was established on March 20, 1873 from Peketon Territory. The County was abolished in 1883 and reestablished in November 3, 1885 from Ford County, Seward County and Finney County. The county was named in honor of Gen. George Gordon Meade (1815-1872), Union army general and the victor at Gettysburg.
What is the County Seat of Meade County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Meade and the county government website is http://www.meadeco.org/
What counties are adjacent to Meade County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Gray County, Ford County, Clark County, Beaver County, Oklahoma, Seward County, Haskell County.
What cities and towns are in Meade County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Meade, Plains, Fowler.
Meade County, KS Vital Records
Where can find Meade County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Meade 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 Meade 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.
- 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
Meade County, KS Census Records
What Meade County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Meade County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Meade Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1880. Meade Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1880. Meade 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
Meade County, KS Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Meade County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Meade 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.
- Meade County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 200 N Fowler St, Meade, KS 67864; Phone Number: (620) 873-8750
- Meade County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1886-1911, Marriage Records from 1886 and Death Records from 1886-1911. 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.
- Meade County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1885. 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.
- Meade County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1885 and Court Records from 1885. 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.
- BLM Land Records
Meade County, KS Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Meade County, KS?
A list of Meade County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Search for Meade 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 Meade County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Meade County, Kansas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Meade County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Meade 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.
Meade 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)
- Meade County, Kansas Books (amazon.com)
- Search Kansas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Meade County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Meade Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Research Guide
- Meade Co., Kansas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Meade County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Meade Co., Kansas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Meade County, Kansas
- Meade Co., Kansas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kansas Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Meade County, Kansas
- Meade County, Kansas Church Books (amazon.com)
Meade Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Kansas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Meade Co. KS General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Kansas
- Meade County, Kansas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- A history of Meade County, Kansas (search.ancestry.com)
- Meade County, Kansas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Meade Co. KS Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Meade County, Kansas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Kansas – Counties – Meade (cyndislist.com)
- Meade County Kansas (genealogytrails.com)
- Meade County – Kansas Historical Society Biography (kshs.org)
- Meade Co. KSGenweb (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Meade County, Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Meade County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Meade Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Meade Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Kansas Links and Information
- Meade County D.O.T. MAP (ksdot.org)
- 1895 Meade County Map (livgenmi.com)
Meade Co. KS Military Records
- Kansas Military Records Research Guide
- 1883 List of Pensioners on the Roll (skyways.lib.ks.us) Veterans or widows of veterans living in Meade 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 Meade County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.