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Kansas Genealogy Archive

KSGenWeb · USGenWeb Project · volunteer-maintained since 1996 · 105 counties

105 counties covered Last updated Cite: KSGenWeb, Kansas Genealogy Project, ksgenweb.org, accessed Jun 2026

Recently Added Records

KSGenWeb volunteers continuously add new transcriptions. Visit ksgenweb.org to see what has been recently contributed to the archive.

Archives & Primary Records

The KSGenWeb Archives Project hosts volunteer-transcribed primary records. All transcriptions are free to access. Browse by county or record type below.

KSGenWeb Archives: record types and approximate holdings
Record Type Access
Cemetery Transcriptions Browse by county
Birth & Death Records Browse by county
Marriage Records Browse by county
Census Indexes (1860–1925) Browse by year
Land & Deed Records Browse by county
Probate & Will Indexes Browse by county
Newspaper Obituaries Browse by county
Military Records & Rosters Browse by conflict

All KSGenWeb Resources

  • County Pages (all 105 counties)

    Each county page lists its coordinator, available records, local history resources, and links to county-level archives.

  • Interactive County Map

    Click any county on the Kansas map to jump directly to that county's genealogy archive page.

  • Genealogy Query Board

    Post a research query or search existing questions from researchers tracing Kansas family lines. Free to all.

  • Kansans in the Civil War

    Records, regimental rosters, and biographical sketches of Kansas soldiers and civilians during the Civil War era (1861–1865).

  • Kansas Native American Genealogy

    Tribal histories, Dawes Rolls indexes, and resources for researching Native American ancestry connected to Kansas lands and territories.

  • Book Transcriptions

    Volunteer-transcribed county histories, mug books, and genealogical publications digitized and freely available.

  • Education & School Records

    Historic school district records, teacher rolls, and educational history spanning Kansas counties from 1860 to 1960.

  • Genealogical & Historical Societies Directory

    Directory of Kansas genealogical and historical societies, county libraries, and state archives with contact information.

  • Kansas History (1855–1903 county formation)

    County development timelines, defunct county histories, Swedish and Scottish heritage resources, and general Kansas state history.

  • Memorial Page

    Tributes to Kansas genealogists and volunteers who have passed, honoring their lasting contributions to the project.

Volunteer Coordinators

KSGenWeb is staffed entirely by volunteers who have dedicated years to preserving Kansas family history. Reach out with questions about the project or to get involved.

Contribute to KSGenWeb

County coordinators and transcription volunteers are always needed. Every contribution — large or small — helps Kansas families discover their heritage. The project has grown through volunteer dedication since 1996.

Learn how to volunteer