Family and Genealogy research in Leavenworth

The Leavenworth community has a wealth of information for family members seeking information about community history, family research or genealogy. Here are some of the best contacts:
 

  • Leavenworth Public Library's Kansas Room: contains historic and genealogical materials for the Leavenworth area and the state of Kansas. Contains microfilm of Leavenworth Times newspapers from 1857 to the present. Census records, city directories, land, divorce, marriage and naturalization records along with other historic documents are also available. For more information about the Kansas Room resources, contact the Kansas Room Coordinator at (913) 682-5666 ext. 2200 or kansasrm@lvplks.org
     
  • The Leavenworth County Historical Society at the Edward R. Carroll Mansion House and Museum has archival collections that include historical information on Leavenworth County, its families, businesses, social organizations and many other areas of interest. Included are photographs, postcards, documents, atlases and maps, scrapbooks and other Leavenworth related memorabilia. Call them at 913-682-7759.
     
  • Kansas Division of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics - this office receives and preserves vital records for events (births, stillbirth, deaths, marriages, and divorces) which occur in Kansas. The Office maintains more than 10 million vital records, adding approximately 100,000 new records annually. Over 360,000 certified copies of these records are issued to eligible requestors annually. Call 785-296-1400.

 

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