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Johnson County, Kansas
Genealogy, History & Facts
County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
County Societies, Family History Resources and County Genealogy Links
Johnson County, Kansas Facts
When was Johnson County, KS Created?
Johnson County was established on August 25, 1855 as one of the original 36 counties. The county was named in honor of Rev. Thomas Johnson (1802-1865), who established a mission to the Shawnee Indians in 1829, Methodist missionary who was one of the state’s first settlers.
What is the County Seat of Johnson County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Olathe and the county government website is http://www.jocogov.org/
What counties are adjacent to Johnson County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Wyandotte County, Jackson County, Missouri, Cass County, Missouri, Miami County, Franklin County, Douglas County, Leavenworth County.
What cities and towns are in Johnson County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Prairie Village, Gardner, Merriam, Mission, Roeland Park, Bonner Springs, De Soto, Spring Hill, Fairway, Mission Hills, Edgerton, Westwood, Lake Quivira, Westwood Hills, Mission Woods.
Johnson County, KS Vital Records
Where can find Johnson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Johnson 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 Johnson 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
Johnson County, KS Census Records
What Johnson County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Johnson 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.
Johnson Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Johnson Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Johnson 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
Johnson County, KS Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Johnson County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Johnson 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.
- Johnson County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 111 South Cherry, Suite 2600, Olathe, KS 66061-3421; Phone: (913) 715-0430.
- Johnson County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 18?, Marriage Records from 1857 and Death Records from 18?. 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.
- Johnson County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1857. 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.
- Johnson County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1857 and Court Records from 1858. 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
Johnson County, KS Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Johnson County, KS?
A list of Johnson County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Johnson County Genealogical Society And Library, P.O. Box 12666, Shawnee Mission 66282-2666
- Search for Johnson 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 Johnson County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Kansas State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Kansas Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Johnson County, Kansas Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Johnson County, Kansas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Johnson County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Johnson 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.
Johnson 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)
- Johnson County, Kansas Books (amazon.com)
- Search Kansas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Johnson County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Johnson Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Research Guide
- Johnson Co., Kansas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Johnson County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Johnson Co., Kansas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Johnson County, Kansas
- Johnson Co., Kansas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kansas Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Johnson County, Kansas
- Johnson County, Kansas Church Books (amazon.com)
Johnson Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Kansas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Johnson Co. KS General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Kansas
- Johnson County, Kansas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Other days (search.ancestry.com)
- Johnson County, Kansas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Johnson Co. KS Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Johnson County, Kansas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Kansas – Counties – Johnson (cyndislist.com)
- Johnson County Kansas (genealogytrails.com)
- Johnson County – Kansas Historical Society Biography (kshs.org)
- Johnson Co. KSGenweb (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Johnson County, Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Johnson County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Johnson Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Johnson Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Kansas Links and Information
- Johnson County D.O.T. MAP (ksdot.org)
- 1895 Johnson County Map (livgenmi.com)
Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.
Johnson Co. KS Schools & Directories
- Johnson County, Kansas Farmer Directory, 1921 (search.ancestry.com)