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Otoe County, Nebraska

Pierce County (Old) was founded on November 23, 1854 as one of nine Original Counties. In 1855 it was renamed to Otoe County.

Currently the Otoe County Seat is located in Nebraska City and also the county government website is http://www.co.otoe.ne.us/

Places adjoining Otoe County are Cass CountyFremont County, Iowa, Atchison County, Missouri, Nemaha CountyJohnson CountyGage CountyLancaster County .

Otoe County has Federal Census Schedules to assist in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules exist for 186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940Mortality Schedules are available for 1860, 1870 and 1880 . Industry and Agriculture Schedules exist for 1860, 1870 and 1880 . The Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. There are free downloadable and printable census forms to help with your research.

Otoe County Society and Family History Resources

A list of Otoe County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives.

Otoe County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often fail to notice the great importance of Otoe County court, probate, and land records as a resource of family history and genealogy information. Buried away in Nebraska courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of the many Nebraska citizens. The chances are excellent that your particular ancestors have left a in-depth record of at least quite a few facets of their lives in the Otoe County court records. Even if your forefathers is not referred to in a Court case, give some thought to all of the other procedures which could have lead to him or her appearing in court records.

Otoe County Links

The following are web links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relating to Otoe County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Professional Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a fee. This is merely a list that has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to submit your own preferred Otoe County genealogy or family history related sites.

Otoe Co. NE Books, Newspapers & Publications

Otoe Co. NE Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Otoe Co. NE Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Otoe Co. NE Census Records

Otoe Co. NE Cemeteries & Church Records

Otoe Co. NE Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Otoe Co. NE General and History Websites

Otoe Co. NE Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Otoe Co. NE Military Records

Otoe Co. NE Schools & Directories