Sumner 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 ∣

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

Sumner County

Sumner County was established on February 26, 1867 (Organized on 1871) from Butler County and unorganized area. The county was named in honor of Charles Sumner (1811-1874), a U.S. senator from Massachusetts. The Senate's leading opponent of slavery, he was beaten unconscious on the Senate floor by a South Carolina congressman after one speech Sumner made against pro-slavery groups in Kansas in 1856. During the Civil War, he became a leader of the Radical Republicans, arguing for black suffrage and urging an extensive programme of economic aid, land distribution and free education for freed slaves. He also lead the impeachment movement against President Andrew Johnson.

Currently the Sumner County Seat is located in Wellington and the county government website is http://www.co.sumner.ks.us/

Places next to Sumner County are Sedgwick County (north), Butler County (northeast), Cowley County (east), Kay County, Oklahoma, , Grant County, Oklahoma (southwest), Harper County (west), Kingman County (northwest).

Cities and towns situated in Sumner County consist of Wellington, Belle Plaine, Conway Springs, Caldwell, Oxford, Argonia, South Haven, Geuda Springs, Milan, Mayfield, Hunnewell.

Sumner County consists of Federal Census Schedules to help in looking into your family tree. Federal government Population Schedules can be found for 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Sumner Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1880. Sumner Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules can be acquired for 1880. Sumner 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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Sumner County Society and Family History Resources

A list of Sumner 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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Sumner County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often forget the advantages of Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Sumner County. The years stated listed below could be the first recognized records data in this county. Birth records extant for 1885—91 and 1910—11 only.

  • Sumner County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted) is located at 500 North Washington, Wellington, KS 67152-4064; Phone: (620) 326-5121.
  • Sumner County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 1885-91; 1910-11, Marriage Records from 1885-91 and Death 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.
  • Sumner 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.
  • Sumner County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1871 and Court Records from 1880. 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.
  • Sumner 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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Sumner County Genealogy Links

The following are links to Genealogy, Records and Resources associated to Sumner 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 Sumner County genealogy or family history associated sites.

Sumner Co. KS Books, Newspapers & Publications

Sumner Co. KS Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Sumner Co. KS Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Sumner Co. KS Census Records

Sumner Co. KS Cemeteries & Graveyards

Sumner Co. KS Church & Bible Records

Sumner Co. KS Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Sumner Co. KS General and History Websites

Sumner Co. KS Immigration & Naturalization

Sumner Co. KS Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Sumner Co. KS Military Records

Sumner Co. KS Schools & Directories

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