Seward County, Kansas Genealogy

∣ Societies and Family History Resources ∣ Government Records ∣ Genealogy Links ∣ Publications ∣ Census Records ∣
∣ Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records ∣ Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records ∣
∣ Cemeteries & Graveyards ∣ Church & Bible Records ∣ County History ∣ Military Records ∣ Schools & Directories ∣

Seward County, Kansas genealogy and family tree research page. Discover links to record collections, history, and genealogy resources to aid you trace your own Seward Co., ancestors. Begin by putting together a Free Family Tree.

Seward County

Seward County was established on March 20, 1873 (Organized on 1886) from Unorganized Territory. The county was named in honor of William Henry Seward (1801-1872), senator from New York and a leader of the anti-slavery wing of the Whig Party. Joining the Republican Party in 1855, he served as Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson, and arranged to purchase Alaska ("Seward's Folly") from Russia.

Currently the Seward County Seat is located in Liberal and the county government website is http://www.sewardcountyks.org

Places next to Seward County are Haskell County (north), Meade County (east), Beaver County, Oklahoma  (southeast), Texas County, Oklahoma (southwest), Stevens County (west).

Cities and towns situated in Seward County consist of Liberal and Kismet.

Seward County consists of Federal Census Schedules to help in looking into your family tree. Federal government Population Schedules can be found for 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Seward Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. You'll find free down-loadable not to mention printable census forms to help you with your research.

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Seward County Society and Family History Resources

A list of Seward County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also Kansas Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

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Seward County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often forget the advantages of Seward County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of genealogical information and facts. Buried away in Kansas courthouses and archives everywhere could be the dreams and frustrations of the many Kansas citizens.

The possibilities are excellent that your particular ancestors and forefathers have left a detailed record of at least quite a few elements of their lives in the Seward County court records. Even if your forebears is not mentioned in a Court case, give some thought to all of the other methods that could have lead to her or him to appear in court records.

Please call the clerk's department to validate hours, mailing address, fees and other particulars in advance of visiting or requesting information because of many times changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The records and documents are accessible to interested parties, barring confidential issues. The majority of employees will assist men and women in finding the materials, but it is up to the man or women to do the basic research.

The below specifics denotes what birth, death, marriage, property, wills, and court records are in Seward County. The years stated listed below could be the first recognized records data in this county.

  • Seward County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 415 North Washington, Suite 116, Liberal, KS 67901-3462; Phone: (620) 626-3201.
  • Seward County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 18?, Marriage Records from 1886 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.
  • Seward County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1886. 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.
  • Seward County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1886 and Court Records from 1886. 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.
  • Seward County Treasurers Office by Kansas State law is responsible for the tax billing, collection and distribution of tax money for the State, County, Cities and all other taxing entities that levy Ad Valorem and/or special assessment taxes. For the most part, tax records remain at the local level. Assessment and tax rolls are kept, permanently, by the County Treasurer's office.
  • Kansas Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. 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. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
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Seward County Genealogy Links

The following are links to Genealogy, Records and Resources associated to Seward 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. Feel free to submit your own most liked Seward County genealogy or family history associated sites.

Seward Co. KS Books, Newspapers & Publications

Seward Co. KS Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Seward Co. KS Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Seward Co. KS Census Records

Seward Co. KS Cemeteries & Graveyards

Seward Co. KS Church & Bible Records

Seward Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Seward Co. KS General and History Websites

Seward Co. KS Immigration & Naturalization

Seward Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Seward Co. KS Military Records

Seward Co. KS Schools & Directories

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