Morton County, Kansas Records
Kansas County was created in 1873, and was named for the Kansas Indians but was never organized. On February 22, 1883, Seward County expanded to include Kansas County. The territory was reestablished as Morton County, Kansas (Map It) was created on February 20, 1886 from Seward County. The county was named in honor of Oliver P. Morton, Governor of Indiana and prominent anti-slavery advocate..
Morton County Cities and Towns include Elkhart, Rolla, Richfield.
A Map of Morton County, Kansas contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.
Morton County, Kansas Courthouse Records
Morton County, KS Courthouse
The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.
The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Morton county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.
- Morton County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 18?, Marriage Records from 1887 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.
- Morton County Register of Deeds Office has Land Records from 1887. 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.
- Morton County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1887 and Court Records from 1887. 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.
- Morton 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.
Morton County, Kansas Census Records
- Learn More: State of Kansas Census Records
- U.S. Federal Population Schedules: 1890 (fragmented), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940
- State Population Schedules: Census Collection, 1855-1925, 1919-1961
- U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules: None
- Selected U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedules: None
- Selected U.S. Federal Census Industry Schedules: None
- Union Veterans Schedules: 1890
Morton County, Kansas Vital Records
- Learn More: State of Kansas Vital Records
- Birth and Death Records: from July 1, 1911 to present
- Marriage Records: from May 1, 1913 to present.
- Divorce Records: from July 1, 1951 to present.
- Locations: Kansas Office of Vital Statistics, Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S W Jackson, Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221; (785) 296-3253
- Vital Records Online: USAVital or Social Security Death Index
- Vital Records by Mail: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications.
Morton County, Kansas Resources
- State of Kansas Archives and Societies
- RAOGK Volunteers for Kansas
- Morton County Historical Society
- Search for Morton Co. records at the Kansas State Archives
- Morton County, Kansas Message Boards
Morton County, Kansas External Links
- Kansas Historical Newspapers - Newspapers.com
- Morton County, Kansas Books - Amazon
- Morton Co., Kansas - FindaGrave
- Kansas Indexed Historical Records - Familysearch
- Morton County, Kansas Links - Cyndi's List
- Morton County - Kansas Historical Society Biography
- Historical Newspapers from Kansas (1841–1981)
- Morton Co. KSGenweb
- Morton County, Kansas Ancestry Database Collections
- Morton County, Kansas Military Records