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Stafford County, Kansas
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Stafford County, Kansas Facts
When was Stafford County, KS Created?
Stafford County was established on February 26, 1867 (Organized on 1879) from Unorganized Territory. The county was named in honor of Capt. Lewis Stafford of Co. E, First Kansas Infantry, who was accidentally killed at Young’s Point, La., on 31 Jan 1863.
What is the County Seat of Stafford County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Saint John and the county government website is http://staffordcounty.org
What counties are adjacent to Stafford County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Barton County, Rice County, Reno County, Pratt County, Edwards County, Pawnee County.
What cities and towns are in Stafford County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include St. John, Stafford, Macksville, Hudson, Seward, Radium.
Stafford County, KS Vital Records
Where can find Stafford County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Stafford 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 Stafford 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
Stafford County, KS Census Records
What Stafford County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Stafford County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Stafford Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1880. Stafford Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1880. Stafford 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
Stafford County, KS Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Stafford County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Stafford 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.
- Stafford County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 209 N Broadway, Saint John, KS 67576; Phone: (620) 549-3509.
- Stafford County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1886-93, Marriage Records from 1879 and Death Records from 1886-89. 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.
- Stafford County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1879. 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.
- Stafford County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1879 and Court Records from 1879. 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
Stafford County, KS Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Stafford County, KS?
A list of Stafford County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Stafford County Historical And Genealogical Society, 100 North Main Street , Stafford, KS 67578; Phone: 620-234-5664
- Search for Stafford 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 Stafford County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Kansas State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Kansas Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Stafford County, Kansas Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Stafford County, Kansas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Stafford County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Stafford 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.
Stafford 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)
- Stafford County, Kansas Books (amazon.com)
- Search Kansas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Stafford County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Stafford Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Research Guide
- Stafford Co., Kansas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Stafford County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Stafford Co., Kansas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Stafford County, Kansas
- Stafford Co., Kansas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kansas Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Stafford County, Kansas
- Stafford County, Kansas Church Books (amazon.com)
Stafford Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Kansas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Stafford Co. KS General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Kansas
- Stafford County, Kansas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Stafford County, Kansas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Stafford Co. KS Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Stafford County, Kansas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Kansas – Counties – Stafford (cyndislist.com)
- Stafford County Kansas (genealogytrails.com)
- Stafford County – Kansas Historical Society Biography (kshs.org)
- Stafford Co. KSGenweb (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Stafford County, Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Stafford County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Stafford Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Stafford Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Kansas Links and Information
- Stafford County D.O.T. MAP (ksdot.org)
- 1895 Stafford County Map (livgenmi.com)
Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.