This section lists the societies of Kansas, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Statewide and Regional Societies
Kansas Genealogical Society
Birthday and Anniversary Announcements taken from newspapers are available on the site, along with notices of Obituaries.
They have an extensive range of archives, which incorporate over 15000 Books and Manuscripts, CD-ROMs, microfiche and microfilm.
They also have an on-line catalogue which lists documents held by the association.
A quarterly newsletter called The Treesearcher is published and it is possible to purchase back issues of this publication.
Website:
http://www.kgs-genlibrary.com
Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society
The group was established in 1966. Their Library is located at 1203 North Main, Wichita, where an extensive collection of archives are accessible, including Census Returns, Directories, Cemeteries, CD-ROMs and Microfiche.
An on-line catalogue is available on the site.
Many on-line databases are also accessible, which incorporate:
- 1860 Federal Census for some Counties
- Sedgwick Co. 1870 Federal Census
- Sedgwick Co. Cemeteries
- Sedgwick Co. Divorces 1871-1888
- Sedgwick Co. Landowners
Numerous publications are available for sale, including:
- 1870 and 1875 Sedgwick Co. Censuses
- Births and Deaths before 1854
- Butler Co. Wills 1869-1901
- Deaths 1854-1865
- Territorial Marriages 1854-1861
- Wichita City Death Certificates 1887-1900
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
http://mhgswichita.org/
North Central Kansas Genealogical Society
The association was organised in 1977. They hold many archives in the Paris Room of Cawker City Public Library, which include resources relating to many Counties in the form of Books, Cemetery Transcripts and Newspapers.
Many Indexes and Census Returns on Microfilm are also accessible.
Website:
http://cawkercitypl.blogspot.co.uk/2007/11/genealogical-society.html
County Societies
Atchison County Genealogical Society
The association holds an extensive collection of resources, which include:
- 1860, 1870, 1900, 1910 and 1920 Federal Censuses for the area
- 1870 Census Indexes for Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota
- 1880 United States Census and National Index
- Baptisms 1857-1879 and 1923-1935, Marriages 1936-1983 and Deaths 1923-1928 for St
- First Presbyterian Church Births, Marriages and Deaths up to 1910
- Vital Records Indexes of Births, Christenings and Weddings in North America and the British Isles
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1865 Atchison Co. Census
- 1875 Atchison Co. State Census
- Atchison Co. Early Settlements
- Atchison Co. Marriages 1887-1897
- Obituaries in Sumner and Cummings Cemeteries
Website:
http://www.ackgs.com/
Chautauqua County Historical and Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1999. They have a wonderful collection of resources which can be accessed at their Library.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Cemetery Indexes
- Funeral Home Death Listing Index 1914-2002
- Marriage Licences 1870-1899
- Marriage Record Books
- School District #44 Census 1913-1923
The association also maintains a mailing list which is hosted by Rootsweb.
Website:
https://cqkshistory.weebly.com/
Cherokee County Genealogical and Historical Society
The association has an extensive collection of resources, which incorporate:
- Births 1896-1911
- Cherokee Neutral Land Records from 1866
- Civil Court Cases 1867-1982
- Deaths 1896-1905
- Directories
- Federal and State Censuses 1855-1925
- Galena Court Records 1876-1964
- Galena Criminal Records 1896-1969
Resources also incorporate:
- Inscriptions of Tombstones from 63 Burial Sites
- Naturalisations 1870-1930
- Newspapers
- Obituaries Index
- Probate Court Records 1876-1989
- School Records
- Weddings 1867-1945
Numerous publications are sold by the society, including:
- Indexes of some Cemeteries
- Cherokee Co. Marriages 1867-1886
- 1855-1875 State and Federal Censuses
- Back issues of their publication Relatively Seeking
Website:
http://www.ksgenweb.org/cherokee/society/cckghs.html
Cloud County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1977.
- 1870-1930 Federal Censuses
- 1874-1925 State Agricultural Censuses
- 1880, 1885 and 1895 Census Indexes
- Burial and Deaths for Concordia up to 1989
- Cloud Co. Cemeteries Index
- Deaths up to 1911
- Family Histories
- Indexes to the 1880, 1885 and 1895 Censuses
In addition, they have a Marriage Index which covers 1867-1899 which they are prepared to check on your behalf.
Many publications are sold by the society, including:
- 1875 Kansas Census
- Cemetery Indexes
- Collection of articles and obituaries from Washington Co. News
- Early Deaths
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
http://www.cloudgenealogy.com
Flint Hills Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1977.
Some on-line indexes are accessible on the site, which include:
- 1860 Breckenridge Co. Census
- 1860 Madison Co. Mortality Census
- 1870 Lyon Co. Census
- 1870 and 1880 Lyon Co. Mortality Censuses
- 1895 Lyon Co. Census
- Cemetery Burial Name Index
- Cemetery Transcriptions
- Death Notices mentioned in Emporia Gazette 1892-1989, 1990-1999
- Early Deaths
- Early Marriages
- Lyon Co. Marriages
- Veterans buried in Olpa Area Cemeteries
Some books are also available on the site, which include A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, The Home-coming of Colonel Hucks, History of the State of Kansas and In Our Town.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ksfhgslc/index.html
Franklin County Genealogical Society
Many on-line indexes are available on the site, which incorporate:
- 1860, 1865, 1870, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1900 Franklin Co. Censuses
- Annals of Pomona 1884-1906
- Births 1890s-1900s
- Federal Pensioners 1883
- Naturalisations
- Ottawa Herald Obituaries
- Pomona Newspaper Obituaries 1884-1928
- Various School Records
Website:
http://www.franklincountykansas.net
Jefferson County Historical and Genealogy Society
The association has a comprehensive collection of resources, which incorporate:
- 1855-1920 Federal and State Censuses
- Atlases and Maps
- Cemetery Records from the 1850’s
- Church Histories
- Family Histories
- Marriages 1850’s to 1930’s
Resources also include:
- Military Sources
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Resource Books
- School Records
- Town Histories
Details of obituaries from Jefferson County are also accessible.
Website:
https://www.oldjeffersontown.com/
Labette County Genealogical Society
Many resources are accessible at Parsons Public Library, Parsons.
They also have on-line indexes to Marriages, Anniversaries and Obituaries mentioned in Newspapers from 1990-2005 and 1990-2008 respectively.
For a fee, members are willing to conduct genealogical research on your behalf.
Website:
http://www.ksgenweb.org/society/parsons/
Montgomery County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1967 to help people interested in Montgomery County genealogy. Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- Chautauqua Co. Cemeteries
- Cherry, Drum Creek, Liberty and West Cherry Township Books
- Cherryvale City Book
- History and Families of Montgomery Co. 1869-1994
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ksmontgo/mgcogen.bak
Norton County Genealogical Society
Many on-line indexes are available on the site, which incorporate:
- Marriages up to 1930
- Obituaries in Scrapbooks
- Old Obituaries from Newspapers 1881-1929
- Register of Births
Information regarding Norton Co. Cemeteries is also on the site, along with details of towns and communities of the area and the 1895 Kansas Agricultural Census Transcriptions for Grant Township. Details of Newspapers of Norton Co. are also available.
In addition, there is also a list of Post Offices taken from Kansas Post Offices 1828-1961 by Robert W. Baughman and the History of the Early Settlement of Norton County.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ksnorton/
Osage County Historical Society
Many resources are accessible at Hawley Genealogical Research Centre, which include:
- Cemetery Records
- Civil and Criminal Court Cases 1861-1954
- Family Histories and Research Files
- Federal and State Censuses 1860-1930
- Forgotten Settlers of Kansas – pedigree charts
- Historic Places in Osage Co.
- Marriage Affidavits – indexed by bride and groom
- Newspapers
Resources also include:
- Osage Co. Declaration of Intent and Naturalisation Records
- Osage Co. Land Ownership Atlases 1879, 1899 and 1918
- Osage County Settlements
- Obituaries
- School Histories
- Scrapbook Index
- Tax Assessment Master Index – Assessments of land and property 1890-1975
It is possible to buy Osage Co. Naturalisations from the organisation.
Website:
http://www.osagechs.org/
Osborne County Genealogical and Historical Society
Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- 19th and 20th Century Veterans buried in the county
- Back issues of their quarterly publication Leaves of Lineage
- Osborne Co. Marriages 1872-1899
- Oz-some Cooking and More, which celebrates the 140th Anniversary of the area
In addition, details of Newspapers on microfilm at the Carnegie Research Library, are accessible.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/OCGHS/
Phillips County Genealogical Society
The association was organised in 1974. Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- Civil War Veterans
- Marriages 1873-1886
- Phillips Co. Inscriptions and Epitaphs
- Settlers prior to 1900
They also have a mailing list which is hosted by Rootsweb.
Website:
http://www.ksgenweb.org/phillips/plgensoc.html
Reno County Genealogical Society
The aims of the association are to further interest in genealogy by amassing historical, genealogical and biographical information to share with members, to collect and preserve documents and to assist members with their genealogical research.
The Table of Contents for The Hutchinson News 1893 is available along with information regarding Reno Co. Cemeteries.
In addition they have details of Cities and Townships in the county.
The association has a list of Books and Newspapers that are accessible at Hutchinson Public Library on the site.
These incorporate:
- A Biographical History of Central Kansas
- City of Hutchinson
- Reno Co. – The Early Years
- The Old Trail and The New 1865-1918
There are also indexes to some Obituaries mentioned in Newspapers. Indexes to Deaths mentioned in Hutchinson News 1 January 1914 and Weddings by Rev. Calvin Knight 1925-1963 are accessible on the site.
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Births 1890-1911
- Deaths 1890-1911
- Marriages 1872-1913
- Naturalisations 1875-1955
- Reno Co. Cemetery Records
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ksrcgs/
Riley County Genealogical Society
The organisation was established in 1963. Information regarding Cemeteries in the area is available. Numerous publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Early Marriage Abstracts 1855-1886
- Early Wills and Administration 1866-1893
- Federal and State Censuses
- Full Name Index for Pioneers of the Bluestern Prairie
- Guardianships 1866-1878
- Marriage Licences 1906-1918
- Pioneers 1853-1860
- Tombstone Readings from certain Cemeteries
- Weddings 1856-1886
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is available on the site.
Website:
http://www.rileycgs.com
Sumner County Historical and Genealogical Society
An extensive collection of documents are available in their Research Centre, which is located in the Memorial Auditorium in down-town Wellington Kansas.
They have taken over the site regarding Sumner Co. Cemeteries and have a list of graveyards on that site. Numerous publications are available for sale, including:
- Argonia Area Obituaries
- Births 1887-1910
- Land Patents
- Marriages 1871-1906
- Tombstone Inscriptions
Details of surnames currently being researched by Members is also accessible.
Website:
http://www.ksschgs.com/
Topeka Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1965.
A comprehensive collection of resources can be accessed in their Library, including over 10000 books and a wide range of materials relating to Shawnee Co. and North-eastern Kansas.
These include Probate, Naturalisation and Tax Record Books from the Courthouse. Some resources relate to other US States and further afield.
It is possible to search these resources by using their on-line catalogue.
A surname index is available, which incorporate:
- 1885 Shawnee Co. Census
- Deaths 1894-1911
- Marriages 1856-1890
- Naturalisations 1865-1930
- Obituaries taken from area Newspapers
- Probate Proceedings 1855-1925
- Transcripts of Shawnee Co. Cemeteries
Many publications are available for sale, including:
- Cemeteries
- Marriages 1856-1913
- Naturalisations 1865-1930
- Probate Court Records
Some publications relate to Leavenworth Co., other areas of Kansas and other US States.
Information regarding surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
http://www.tgstopeka.org
Wichita County Genealogical Society
Many microfiche can be accessed in their Library, which incorporate:
- 1790 Virginia Census
- 1890 Kentucky, Maryland and Virginia Veterans Censuses
- 1890 West Virginia Census
- Early Marriages from Missouri, North Carolina, Illinois, Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky
- Newspapers
Resources held by the society also incorporate:
- Births
- Cemetery Database
- Censuses
- Civil War Veterans buried in the area
- Divorces
- Genealogies
- Marriages
- Naturalisations
- Old Land Records
For a fee, they can also check in their Marriage Index.
In addition, they offer access to on-line indexes, which include Burials in Wichita County Cemeteries, Marriage Announcements and Obituaries taken from area Newspapers and 1895 Wichita County Census Index.
Marriage Records 1887-1975 can be purchased from the association.
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
http://www.wichitacountymuseum.org/gensociety.htm
Wichita Genealogical Society (Sedgwick County)
The association was established in 1987. Details of documents held by the Wichita Public Library are accessible on the site, which incorporate Federal and State Census Returns and the Dawes Rolls which detail the papers submitted by Native Americans to prove their membership into tribes including the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminole.
In addition, resources held include The Draper Manuscripts which cover 1755-1815 and are the papers held by L. C. Draper which include extracts from old newspapers, Muster Rolls, Official Document Transcripts, Correspondence and Research Notes and Indian Census Returns.
Many on-line indexes are accessible, which incorporate The Farmer’s Directory for Sedgwick Co. 1894, The Kansas Farmer Mail & Breeze for 1920, Rural Directory Sedgwick Co. covering 1936 and The Negro Directories.
In addition, details regarding the contents of The Ark Valley Crossroads covering 1990-2006, their quarterly publication, are accessible.
Website:
http://www.wichitagensoc.org/