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*[[User:Shelleyaerickson|Shelleyaerickson]] is the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|moderator]] for Kansas. If you are interested in being an assistant moderator, please contact a [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Special:Emailuser/AdkinsWH Sysop]. | *[[User:Shelleyaerickson|Shelleyaerickson]] is the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|moderator]] for Kansas. If you are interested in being an assistant moderator, please contact a [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Special:Emailuser/AdkinsWH Sysop]. | ||
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* The [http://www.kansasmemory.org/ Kansas Historical Society] announced the launch of Kansas Memory, an ongoing digital project. This online site will feature the largest collection of photographs and manuscripts from Kansas history. | * The [http://www.kansasmemory.org/ Kansas Historical Society] announced the launch of Kansas Memory, an ongoing digital project. This online site will feature the largest collection of photographs and manuscripts from Kansas history. | ||
* Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Kansas were the Methodist-Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Disciples of Christ. Read more about the availability of church records in the [[Kansas Church Records]] article. | * Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Kansas were the Methodist-Episcopal, Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Disciples of Christ. Read more about the availability of church records in the [[Kansas Church Records]] article. | ||
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The at [http://www.kshs.org/ Kansas State Historical Society] holds one of the largest newspaper collections in the United States. They have almost every newspaper that was printed in [[Kansas]] (well over 61,000 volumes) and more than 12,000 out-of-state-volumes. These papers are in the Newspaper and Census Division, and many are on microfilm. | The at [http://www.kshs.org/ Kansas State Historical Society] holds one of the largest newspaper collections in the United States. They have almost every newspaper that was printed in [[Kansas]] (well over 61,000 volumes) and more than 12,000 out-of-state-volumes. These papers are in the Newspaper and Census Division, and many are on microfilm. | ||
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== Counties == | == Counties == | ||
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<br>Extinct or Renamed Counties: <br>[[Arapahoe, Kansas|Arapahoe]] | [[Billings County, Kansas|Billings]] | [[Breckenridge County, Kansas|Breckenridge]] | [[Buffalo County, Kansas|Buffalo]] | [[Calhoun County, Kansas|Calhoun]] | [[Davis County, Kansas|Davis]] | [[Dorn County, Kansas|Dorn]] | [[Foote County, Kansas|Foote]] | [[Garfield County, Kansas|Garfield]] | [[Godfrey County, Kansas|Godfrey]] | [[Howard County, Kansas|Howard]] | [[Hunter County, Kansas|Hunter]] | [[Kansas County, Kansas|Kansas]] | [[Lykins County, Kansas|Lykins]] | [[Madison County, Kansas|Madison]] | [[McGee County, Kansas|McGee]] | [[Oro County, Kansas|Oro]] | [[Otoe County, Kansas|Otoe]] | [[Richardson County, Kansas|Richardson]] | [[Sequoyah County, Kansas|Sequoyah]] | [[Shirley County, Kansas|Shirley]] | [[St. John County, Kansas|St. John]] | [[Weller County, Kansas|Weller]] | [[Wise County, Kansas|Wise]] | <br>Extinct or Renamed Counties: <br>[[Arapahoe, Kansas|Arapahoe]] | [[Billings County, Kansas|Billings]] | [[Breckenridge County, Kansas|Breckenridge]] | [[Buffalo County, Kansas|Buffalo]] | [[Calhoun County, Kansas|Calhoun]] | [[Davis County, Kansas|Davis]] | [[Dorn County, Kansas|Dorn]] | [[Foote County, Kansas|Foote]] | [[Garfield County, Kansas|Garfield]] | [[Godfrey County, Kansas|Godfrey]] | [[Howard County, Kansas|Howard]] | [[Hunter County, Kansas|Hunter]] | [[Kansas County, Kansas|Kansas]] | [[Lykins County, Kansas|Lykins]] | [[Madison County, Kansas|Madison]] | [[McGee County, Kansas|McGee]] | [[Oro County, Kansas|Oro]] | [[Otoe County, Kansas|Otoe]] | [[Richardson County, Kansas|Richardson]] | [[Sequoyah County, Kansas|Sequoyah]] | [[Shirley County, Kansas|Shirley]] | [[St. John County, Kansas|St. John]] | [[Weller County, Kansas|Weller]] | [[Wise County, Kansas|Wise]] | ||
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*[http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/index.html The Kansas GenWeb Project] has a wealth of information and is a part of the larger [[USGenWeb|USGenWeb Project]]. [http://www.usgenweb.org/ The USGenWeb Project] provides internet information on every county in every state in the United States. | *[http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/index.html The Kansas GenWeb Project] has a wealth of information and is a part of the larger [[USGenWeb|USGenWeb Project]]. [http://www.usgenweb.org/ The USGenWeb Project] provides internet information on every county in every state in the United States. | ||
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*The Kansas State Historical Society at http://www.kshs.org/ has several important facilities for genealogists. The Reference Library houses printed materials and the Department of Archives maintains original records of Kansas government jurisdictions, newspapers, and other historical documents. The Manuscript Department has unpublished papers, maps, and photographs.
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Featured Content
The at Kansas State Historical Society holds one of the largest newspaper collections in the United States. They have almost every newspaper that was printed in Kansas (well over 61,000 volumes) and more than 12,000 out-of-state-volumes. These papers are in the Newspaper and Census Division, and many are on microfilm.
Counties
Extinct or Renamed Counties:
Arapahoe | Billings | Breckenridge | Buffalo | Calhoun | Davis | Dorn | Foote | Garfield | Godfrey | Howard | Hunter | Kansas | Lykins | Madison | McGee | Oro | Otoe | Richardson | Sequoyah | Shirley | St. John | Weller | Wise
Research Tools
- Find which county a town is in, what town a cemetery is in, even where a postoffice or building is by using the United States Geographical Survey's Geographical Names Information System.
- David Rumsey Map Collection is a large online collection of rare, old, antique historical atlases, globes, maps, charts plus other cartographic treasures.
- The Kansas GenWeb Project has a wealth of information and is a part of the larger USGenWeb Project. The USGenWeb Project provides internet information on every county in every state in the United States.
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In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:
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