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Neosho County, Kansas
Genealogy, History & Facts
County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Neosho County, Kansas Facts
Dorn County was created on August 25, 1855 as one of the original 36 counties. The County name was changed to Neosho County on June 03, 1861.The county was named for the Neosho River, which passes through the county.
What is the County Seat of Neosho County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Erie and the county government website is http://www.neoshocountyks.org/
What counties are adjacent to Neosho County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Allen County, Bourbon County, Crawford County, Labette County, Montgomery County, Wilson County, Woodson County.
What cities and towns are in Neosho County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Chanute, Erie, St. Paul, Thayer, Galesburg, Stark, Earlton.
Neosho County, KS Vital Records
Where can find Neosho County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Neosho 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 Neosho 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
Neosho County, KS Census Records
What Neosho County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Neosho 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.
Neosho Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Neosho Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Neosho 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
Neosho County, KS Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the Neosho County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Neosho 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.
- Neosho County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 100 S Main St, Erie, KS 66733; Phone Number: (620) 244-3811
- Neosho County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1892-1905, Marriage Records from 1864 and Death Records from 1892-1905. 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.
- Neosho County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1868. 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.
- Neosho County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1867 and Court Records from 1867. 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
Neosho County, KS Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Neosho County, KS?
A list of Neosho County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Chanute Historical Society,
- Chanute Genealogical Society, 1010 South Allen, Chanute KS 66720
- Neosho County Historical Society, P.O. Box 113, St. Paul KS 66771
- Chanute Historical Society,
- Chanute Genealogical Society, 1010 South Allen, Chanute KS 66720
- Search for Neosho 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 Neosho County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Kansas State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Kansas Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Neosho County, Kansas Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Neosho County, Kansas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Neosho County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Neosho 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.
Neosho 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)
- Neosho County, Kansas Books (amazon.com)
- Search Kansas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Neosho County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Neosho Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Research Guide
- Neosho Co., Kansas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Neosho County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Neosho Co., Kansas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Neosho County, Kansas
- Neosho Co., Kansas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kansas Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Neosho County, Kansas
- Neosho County, Kansas Church Books (amazon.com)
Neosho Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Kansas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Neosho Co. KS General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Kansas
- Neosho County, Kansas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Neosho County (search.ancestry.com)
- Neosho County, Kansas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Neosho Co. KS Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Neosho County, Kansas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Kansas – Counties – Neosho (cyndislist.com)
- Neosho County Kansas (genealogytrails.com)
- Neosho County – Kansas Historical Society Biography (kshs.org)
- Neosho Co. KSGenweb (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Neosho County, Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Neosho County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Neosho Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Neosho Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Kansas Links and Information
- Neosho County D.O.T. MAP (ksdot.org)
- 1895 Neosho County Map (livgenmi.com)
Neosho 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 Neosho 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 Neosho County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.