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When was Douglas County, KS Created?
Douglas County was established on ?August 25, 1855 (organized on September 24, 1855) as one of the original 36 counties. The county was named in honor of Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813-1861), U.S. Senator from Illinois and advocate for the moderate popular sovereignty choice in the Kansas slavery debate.
What is the County Seat of Douglas County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Lawrence and the county government website is http://www.douglas-county.com
What counties are adjacent to Douglas County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Jefferson County, Leavenworth County, Johnson County, Miami County, Franklin County, Osage County, Shawnee County.
What cities and towns are in Douglas County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Baldwin City, Eudora, Lawrence, Lecompton.
Where can find Douglas County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
What Douglas County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Douglas 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.
Douglas Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Douglas Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Douglas 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
What genealogical records can I find in the Douglas County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Douglas 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. Records destroyed 21 August 1863 in Quantrill's raid. Some marriage records reconstructed.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Douglas County, KS?
A list of Douglas County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Douglas County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Douglas County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Douglas 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.