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When was Grant County, KS Created?
Grant County was established on March 20, 1873 from Unorganized Territory. Grant County was abolished in 1883 and reorganized in 1888 from Hamilton County and Finney County. The county was named in honor of Ulysses Simpson Grant (1822-1885), the most capable of the Union generals during the Civil War, and later the 18th president of the United States..
What is the County Seat of Grant County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Ulysses and the county government website is http://www.grantcoks.org
What counties are adjacent to Grant County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Kearny County, Finney County, Haskell County, Stevens County, Stanton County, Hamilton County.
What cities and towns are in Grant County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Ulysses.
Where can find Grant County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Grant County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Grant 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 Grant County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Grant 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.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Grant County, KS?
A list of Grant County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Grant County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Grant County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Grant 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.