Converse County, Wyoming Genealogy

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Converse County, Wyoming ancestry and genealogy research page. Locate links to record collections, history, and genealogy information to help you you locate your own Converse Co., ancestors. Learn how to start by creating a Free Family Tree.

Converse County

Converse County was established on March 09, 1888 from Albany County and Laramie County. The county was named in honor of A.R. Converse, a banker and rancher from Cheyenne, Wyoming..

Currently the BLANK County Seat can be found in Douglas and the county government website is http://conversecounty.org

Areas neighboring Converse County are Campbell County (north), Weston County (northeast), Niobrara County (east), Platte County, Albany County (south), Carbon County (southwest), Natrona County (west), Johnson County (northwest).

Cities and towns located in BLANK County consists of Glenrock, Lost Springs, Rolling Hills, Douglas.

BLANK County consists of Federal Census Schedules to aid in looking into your family tree. United states federal Population Schedules exist fo 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. BLANK Co. Mortality Schedules is available for 1870 and 1880. BLANK Co. Industry and Agriculture Schedules is available for 1870 and 1880. BLANK Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. You will discover free downloadable and also printable census forms to help with your research.

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Converse County Society and Family History Resources

A list of Converse County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also Wyoming Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

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Converse County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers typically overlook the value of Converse County court, probate, and land records as a useful resource of genealogy and family history details. Buried away in Wyoming courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of countless Wyoming inhabitants. The possibilities are very good that your particular ancestors and forefathers have left a in-depth record of at least some facets of their lives in the Converse County court records. Even if your ancestors is not mentioned in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures which could have lead to him or her to appear in court records.

Make sure you call the clerk's dept to affirm hours, mailing address, fees and other details prior to visiting or asking for information because of sometimes changing contact details. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The documents are readily available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will assist men and women in obtaining the materials, however it's up to the person to do the researching.

The below information and facts denotes what birth, death, marriage, property, probate, and legal records are typically in Converse County. The years suggested below tend to be the first recognized records data in this county.

  • Converse County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 107 N 5th St, Douglas, WY 82633
    • Phone: (307) 358-2244
  • Converse County Clerk & Recorder's Office responsibilities which include maintaining records of land transactions (deeds, mortgages, subdivisions, mineral leases, etc) and ssue Wyoming Marriage Licenses.
    • Marriage Records: 1888
    • Land Records: 1882
  • Converse County Clerk of District Court has many responsibilities which include the administration of estates, probate of wills, the appointment of guardians and is responsible for filing and maintaining records of all court proceedings and documents of both civil and criminal nature.
    • Probate Records: 1889
    • Court Records: 1888
  • Wyoming Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Wyoming for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
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Converse County Genealogy Links

Publications  •  Census Records  •  Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records  •   Cemeteries & Graveyards
Church & Bible Records  •  County History  •  Military Records  •  Schools & Directories  •  Vital Records

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources related to Converse County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a payment. This is simply a directory that has been gathered or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. Feel free to submit your own most liked Converse County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

Converse Co. WY Books, Newspapers & Publications

Converse Co. WY Birth, Marriage & Death Records

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Converse Co. WY Census Records

Converse Co. WY Cemeteries & Graveyards

Converse Co. WY Church & Bible Records

Converse Co. WY Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Converse Co. WY General and History Websites

Converse Co. WY Immigration & Naturalization

Converse Co. WY Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Converse Co. WY Military Records

Converse Co. WY Schools & Directories

  • Wyoming City Directories  (search.ancestry.com) This database is a collection of city directories for various years and cities in Wyoming. Generally a city directory will contain an alphabetical list of its citizens, listing the names of the heads of households, their addresses, and occupational information. Sometimes the wife's name will be listed in parentheses or italics following the husband's. Often, dates of deaths of individuals listed in the previous year's directory are listed as well as the names of partners of firms, and when possible, the forwarding addresses or post offices of people who moved to another town. In addition to the alphabetical portion, a city directory may also contain a business directory, street directory, governmental directory, and listings of town officers, schools, societies, churches, post offices, and other miscellaneous matters of general and local interest.
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