Kane County, Utah Genealogy

Guide to Kane County, Utah ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Birth records, marriage and death records, cemeteries, census, church records, probate records, and obituaries—resources to find parents and family history since 1865, when the county was formed.

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Description
The County was named for Col. Thomas L. Kane, a friend of the Latter-day Saint settlers. The County is located in the south center area of the state.

County Courthouse
Kane County Courthouse 76 North Main Street Kanab, Ut 84741 Phone: 435-644-2458

County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and court records. County Recorder has land records.

Records Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Parent Counties
was created January 16, 1864 from: Washington

Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating Utah County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Utah County Boundary Maps" (1849-1960) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

See UT: Index of Counties... from Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, for a timeline of boundary changes for.

Parent Counties
was created January 16, 1864 from: Washington

Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating Utah County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Utah County Boundary Maps" (1849-1960) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

See UT: Index of Counties... from Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, for a timeline of boundary changes for.

Neighboring Counties
is surrounded by: Garfield | Iron | San Juan | Washington | Arizona counties: Coconino | Mohave

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

Resources
The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to entries with names, images, or information.

Bible Records
The term "Bible records" refers to the practice of keeping family dates and events in a family Bible. This was a common practice in many European countries and carried over to America. Many of these family Bible records are still in existence and preserved by the descendants of the immigrants. In some cases these family Bibles have found their way into libraries and other repositories.

For an explanation of how to find Bible records and for helpful links see Utah Bible Records. See also United States Bible Records.

Business Records and Commerce
See United States Business Records See also Utah Business Records

Cemeteries

 * To 1966 - at FamilySearch — index and images


 * Published transcripts of cemetery records are listed in the FamilySearch Library catalog at the (space, then select the town) or the  level (select Cemeteries).


 * Alton Cemetery, 800 South 400 West, Alton, UT 84710; Phone: (801) 648-2142. The Survey is up to 1997 and includes Birth, Death, and Grave locations.


 * Pahreah Cemetery: Note: This information comes from a metal plaque mounted on a rock monument. There are no longer any headstones on individual graves. Conaines 13 names.

Census

 * See Utah Census for online indexes and images of US federal censuses. of: 1856, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940.
 * See statewide printed indexes, including 1856.

Churches and Religious Groups
The information given in church records depends upon the practices of each religious group. Most include the names of members, often with ages and birth places. Several give birth, christening, or blessing dates for infants. See Utah Church Records for details about various denominations.


 * Church records (microfilmed originals or published transcripts) are listed for at the  (space, then select a town) or  (select Church topics) in the FamilySearch Library Catalog.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)

 * 1877-1918 - at FamilySearch — index

Stake(s): Kanab Stake, Utah

Places: Alton · Glendale· Kanab · Mount Carmel Junction· Orderville

Linked below are the ward and stake records for Kane County, Utah on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. Click on a ward for records (up to about 1948). •  •   •   •   •   •   •   •   •   •   •


 * For a timeline history and boundaries of wards that existed in 1930, click to Kanab Stake, Utah.
 * For later records, check with the Church History Library.

List of Churches and Church Parishes
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 * FamilySearch Places

Court Records
Many of your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence, occupations, and other family history information. See Utah Court Records for the various courts through the years.

For specialized court records, see Divorce · Guardianship · Land · Naturalization · [[Kane County, Utah#Probate_Records|Probate]

Directories
See Utah Directories

Emigration and Immigration

 * 1847-1868 - at FamilySearch — index

Funeral Homes
Mosdell Mortuary 676 South Highway 89A Kanab, UT 84741 Phone: 435-644-2214 Toll Free 877-644-2214 Fax: 435-644-2321

Gazetteers
See Utah Gazetteers


 * Kane County Utah Home Town Locator

Guardianship
Guardianship of orphans or adults unable to manage their own affairs were handled by the probate and the Federal District courts. See Utah Court Records.

History

 * Bradley, Martha Sonntag. A history of Kane County, Utah Centennial County History Series

History Timeline
See UT: Index of Counties... from Newberry Library's Utah Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, for a timeline of boundary changes for.

NOTE: Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Wikipedia for Kane County


 * 1862. Glendale founded by Mormon pioneers John and William Berry
 * 1864. Area around what later became Kanab first settled
 * 1864 January 16: Kane County was created from Washington County County and Toquerville was designated as the County Seat.
 * 1865. Alton was first settled by Lorenzo W. Roundy
 * 1866. Glendale abandoned due to Indian attacks
 * 1870. Kanab founded when 10 Latter-day Saint families moved there
 * 1871. Glendale resettled by Mormon pioneers
 * 1875. Brigham Young directed Orderville to be established and to live the United Order.
 * 1883. County seat was moved to Kanab and Toquerville was moved back into Washington County.
 * 1939-40’s. + Kanab was known as “little Hollywood” for the number of western movies and t.v. series filmed there

Land and Property
Land records (especially deeds) often give the name of a spouse, heir, other relatives, or other clues for further research. They often have other clues for further research, such as witnesses or the other parties who may be relatives or in-laws. See Utah Land and Property for more.


 * County Recorder's Office: check deeds, file mining claims, get assistance in finding ownership of a particular property, and obtain copies of county plat maps. This office has county plat records dating back to 1878, prior records having been destroyed in a fire.

Maps
1895 US Atlas Kane County 1895

Google highway map of Kane County 2012

Military

 * To 1966 - at FamilySearch — index and images

Civil War

 * 1861-1865 - at FamilySearch — index

World War I

 * 1914-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1914-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1917-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1917-1918 - at FamilySearch — index
 * Draft Cards - Birth Information 1917-18 - Kane County, Utah. Information from The USGenWeb Archives Kane County, Utah.

World War II

 * 1929-1954 - at FamilySearch — index
 * 1940-1945 - at FamilySearch — index and images
 * Kane CountyWorld War II Army Enlistments Fold3 ($), formerly Footnote.com


 * Kane County Military discharges 1945-1994


 * The USGenWeb Archives, Kane County, Utah contains transcribed documentation of World War 2 Army Enlistment A-Z, 1938-1946 records.

Naturalization and Citizenship
Declarations of Intent before 1906 often include the nation of origin, his* foreign and "Americanized" names, residence, and date of arrival. See Utah Naturalization and Citizenship for more information. (*Women were not naturalized until 1922 in the United States.)
 * 1906-1930 - at FamilySearch — index and images

Newspapers

 * Kane County Standard, covering 1912-1950 is included.
 * Existing copies of newspapers
 * Existing copies of newspapers

Obituaries

 * 1850 – 2005 at FamilySearch — index


 * Newspapers of


 * Local Funeral Homes, Societies, Libraries, or in family records.


 * Obituaries of neighboring counties


 * Newspapers of major cities: Deseret News and/or The Salt Lake Tribune both in Salt Lake City


 * The USGenWeb Archives, Kane County, Utah containes three obituaries in transcribed form: Maira De Grey Smith, Ella and Sarah Spilsbury.

Probate Records
Probate cases include court actions regarding property and estates of individuals who have died. Records may locate relatives, provide death dates, and identify property. See Utah Probate Records for more information.

Online Probate Records
 * 1800 – 1985 Utah Wills and Probate Records 1800-1985 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
 * Utah, State Archives Records, 1848-2001.
 * Probate record books 1862-1896 Scope and content of Series 24249 (microfilmed. Originals in permanent storage.)

Vital Records
Vital records of birth, marriage, death, and divorce are created by civil (state, county, or city) officials. See Utah Vital Records for details and history of the records.

See also How to order Utah Vital Records or download an application for Utah Birth Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.

Birth

 *  was formed on 16 January 1864.

parent counties

Birth 1864 - 1897


 * [[Kane County, Utah#Churches and Religious Groups
 * See also other records that give birth information, such as Death records, Census, Cemeteries, Obituaries
 * See also [[Kane County, Utah#Neighboring_Counties
 * See also [[Kane County, Utah#Neighboring_Counties

Birth 1898 - present


 * 1900 - 1902 - Online index to births 1900–1905 Series 83801 This collection has no child's names from 1900-1902.
 * Inventory of originals, Series 83801 at Utah State Archives.
 * FamilySearch Library copy: . There are child's names from 1903-1905.
 * Idea: use censuses and church records to learn those missing children's names.


 * 1903 - 1914 - at FamilySearch — index and images
 * 1906 - 1910 - 1906-1910 online images


 * Southwest Utah Public Health Department (Kane County) 445 North Main, Kanab, UT 84741,(435) 644-2537.

Marriage

 * 1805-1992 - Utah, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
 * 1887-1966 - Kane County Marriage license records 1887-1966 and applications 1920-1966 are on film at the Family History Library, films numbers 484815 &amp; 484816.


 * 1866-1938 - Western States Marriage Index. Includes Kane County 1866-1938.
 * 1887-1940 - at FamilySearch — index and images

Divorce
Divorce records give the names of the parties and may give the date and place of their marriage. See Utah Vital Records for excellent information.


 * Archives, Libraries, etc.

Death

 * 1904-1964 - at FamilySearch — index and images . Utah requires a death certificate before a burial is completed. A death certificate may contain information as to the name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death, as well as the age, birth date, parents, gender, marital status, spouse and place of residence.


 * Pre-1904 - Utah State Burial Data Base This site includes information on many Utah residents, who died before 1904.

Websites

 * Kane County, UT History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
 * Utah Genealogy Network Group on Facebook

Links to indexes or images of records:


 * FamilySearch Historical Collections for Utah Many items include.

Links to collections:


 * FamilySearch Library Catalog
 * (Select topics)
 * (Space, then select town)

Sites that gather links to the Internet


 * Linkpendium
 * CyndisList

Archives, Libraries, etc.
Resources for are available in repositories (such as libraries and archives) at all levels: the town, the county, the state (including universities), and the nation.

Check websites and catalogs of archives and libraries for items for this county. Examples: items in  (Utah) or Allen County Public Library (Indiana).

See Courthouse·FamilySearch Centers·Libraries·Societies sections.

Courthouse
County seat: Kanab

FamilySearch Centers

 * Glendale Utah Family History Center 100 S 100 E Glendale, UT 84729 United States Location Map


 * Kanab Utah Family History Center 20 West Main ST, Kanab UT 84741 United States Location Map

Libraries
Local public libraries usually have histories, genealogies, indexes of cemeteries, copies of local newspapers, or other records for the area they serve. Many libraries in Utah have an area dedicated to local collections and manuscripts.


 * Kanab City Library; 374 North main, Kanab, Utah 84714. Phone: 435-644-2394.
 * Collections:

See also Utah Public Library, which provides links to library web pages, addresses, phone numbers, hours, and maps. Does not mention holdings.

Societies
See also a List of Utah Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies


 * The Kane County UTGenWeb Project, a member of The UTGenWeb Project, an affiliate of The USGenWeb Project.
 * The USGenWeb Archives Project for Kane County.
 * The USGenWeb Archives Project for Kane County. (Backup site)

Towns and Communities
Kanab

Alton | Big Water | Glendale | Orderville

Duck Creek Village | Mount Carmel Junction

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