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Lincoln County, Kansas
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Lincoln County, Kansas Facts

When was Lincoln County, KS Created?
Lincoln County was established on February 26, 1867 from Unorganized Territory. The county was named in honor of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), the sixteenth president of the United States.

What is the County Seat of Lincoln County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Lincoln and the county government website is http://www.lincolncoks.com/

What counties are adjacent to Lincoln County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Mitchell CountyOttawa CountySaline CountyEllsworth CountyRussell CountyOsborne County.

What cities and towns are in Lincoln County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Lincoln Center, Sylvan Grove, Beverly, Barnard.

Lincoln County, KS Vital Records

Where can find Lincoln County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Kansas Birth CertificateMarriage CertificateDivorce CertificateDeath Certificate Applications to mail.

Lincoln County, KS Census Records


What Lincoln County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Lincoln County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Lincoln Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1870 and 1880. Lincoln Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1870 and 1880. Lincoln 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

Lincoln County, KS Courthouse and Government Records

Lincoln County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Lincoln County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Lincoln County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Kansas Corthouse Records Research Guide.

  • Lincoln County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 216 E Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln, KS 67455-2058; Phone: (785) 524-4757
  • Lincoln County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1886-1910Marriage Records from 1871 and Death Records from 1885-1910. 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.
  • Lincoln County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1871. 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.
  • Lincoln County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1871 and Court Records from 1871. 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

Lincoln County, KS Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Lincoln County, KS?
A list of Lincoln County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Lincoln County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Lincoln County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Lincoln 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.

Lincoln Co. KS Books, Newspapers & Publications

Lincoln Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records

Lincoln Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Lincoln Co. KS General and History Websites

Lincoln Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Lincoln Co. KS Military Records