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FAMILY HISTORY

Family History

Discover your Kansas roots

Here at the nation’s crossroads, Kansas has been home to many generations. Whether your family came and stayed, or eventually moved on, you may just find a wealth of resources Her in our collections. We can help you get started on your search.

Find your family in Kansas history

Getting started

Finding your roots in Kansas history can be like turning over leaves one at a time. We recommend starting with what you know and building from there. Our step-by-step process help you understand how to begin, what you can find online, and when you might want to plan a visit in person.

Research online

Discover what sources you can find online as you search for your Kansas roots.

Research in person

Plan a research trip to the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka. These tools can help you make the most of your in-person visit as you search for your Kansas roots.

Indexes

These indexes may offer some help as you search for your Kansas roots.

Names

Index of Kansas names from several sources

Places

Index of counties, townships, dead towns, post offices, cemeteries

Newspapers

List of newspaper on microfilm and online by city, county, publication date

County Records

List of county records available on microfilm

Military

Index of Civil War to post World War II records

Catalogs, Guides, Indexes

Helpful links to resources in the collections