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Anderson County, Kansas
Genealogy, History & Facts
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Anderson County, Kansas Facts
When was Anderson County, KS Created?
Anderson County was established on August 25, 1855 (Organized on January 07, 1856) as one of the original 36 counties. The county was named in honor of Joseph C. Anderson, Kansas territorial legislator and Border Ruffian during “Bleeding Kansas”.
What is the County Seat of Anderson County, KS?
The County Seat is located in Garnett and the county government website is http://andersoncountyks.org/
What counties are adjacent to Anderson County, KS?
Bordering Counties are Franklin County, Miami County, Linn County, Bourbon County, Allen County, Woodson County, Coffey County.
What cities and towns are in Anderson County, KS?
Cities and towns located in the County include Centerville, Colony, Garnett, Greeley, Kincaid, Welda, Westphalia
Anderson County, KS Vital Records
Where can find Anderson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Anderson 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 Anderson 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.
- Anderson County, Kansas Marriages, 1857-94
- 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
Anderson County, KS Census Records
What Anderson County, KS census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Anderson 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.
Anderson Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Anderson Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Anderson 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
Anderson County, KS Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Anderson County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Anderson 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.
- Anderson County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at at 100 East Fourth Avenue, Garnett, KS 66032-1500; Phone: (785)448-5924.
- Anderson County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1892-94, Marriage Records from 1857-1913 and Death Records from 1892-94. 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.
- Anderson County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1857. Phone: 785-448-3715 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.
- Anderson County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1855 and Court Records from 1860. Phone: 785-448-6886 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
Anderson County, KS Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Anderson County, KS?
A list of Anderson County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Kansas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Anderson County Historical Society, 410 W 6th Ave, Garnett, KS 66032; Phone:(785) 448-5740
- Anderson County Genealogical Society, PO Box 194, Garnett, KS 66032-0194
- Search for Anderson 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 Anderson County, KS Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Kansas State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Kansas Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Anderson County, Kansas Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Anderson County, Kansas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Anderson County, KS?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Anderson 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.
Anderson 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)
- Anderson County, Kansas Books (amazon.com)
- Search Kansas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Anderson County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Anderson Co. KS Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kansas Cemetery Research Guide
- Anderson Co., Kansas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Anderson County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Anderson Co., Kansas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Anderson County, Kansas
- Anderson Co., Kansas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kansas Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Anderson County, Kansas
- Anderson County, Kansas Church Books (amazon.com)
Anderson Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Kansas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Anderson Co. KS General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Kansas
- Anderson County, Kansas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- The history of Anderson County, Kansas (search.ancestry.com)
- Anderson County, Kansas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Anderson Co. KS Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Anderson County, Kansas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Kansas – Counties – Anderson (cyndislist.com)
- Anderson County Kansas (genealogytrails.com)
- Anderson County – Kansas Historical Society Biography (kshs.org)
- Anderson Co. KSGenweb (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Anderson County, Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history (skyways.lib.ks.us)
- Anderson County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Anderson Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Anderson Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Kansas Links and Information
- Anderson County D.O.T. MAP (ksdot.org)
- 1895 Anderson County Map (livgenmi.com)
Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.