Idaho, Clark County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains the following records from the clerk’s office for Clark County, Idaho: • 2 Some of the records are handwritten on loose pages. However, most of the records are handwritten on pre-printed pages or typed. The records cover the years 1884 to 1998.

Boundary Changes
Settlements in the area were established in 1864. Depending on the time period you are looking for, you may need to refer to a county name other than Clark.
 * Alturas County 1864 - 1877
 * Oneida County 1877 - 1885
 * Bingham County 1885 - 1893
 * Fremont County 1893 - 1919
 * Clark County was established in 1919

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

County • 2

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Idaho.
 * Idaho Guided Research
 * Idaho Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1910 &#124; 1911-Present

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Clark County, brands and marks index, 1937-1955
 * Clark County, deed records, 1884-1997
 * Clark County, mining records, 1884-1935
 * Clark County, mothers pension, 1918-1932
 * Clark County, naturalization records, 1887-1940
 * Clark County, estate case files, 1903-1950
 * Clark County, guardianship, 1921-1960
 * Clark County, probate letters of testamentary, 1901-1961
 * Clark County, probate orders and decrees, 1927-1963
 * Clark County, wills, 1909-1963

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