Idaho, Lincoln County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States Idaho Lincoln County

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 * Vital records
 * Coroner's inquests
 * Military discharges
 * Deeds
 * Patents
 * Probate case files
 * Registers of cases

The records are located at the Clerk of the District Court, Clerk and Recorder Offices in Shoshone, Idaho. This collection covers the years 1886-1972 and is being published as images become available.

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 * Name of primary persons
 * Names of heirs, such as spouse, children, other relatives, or friends
 * Names of the executor, administrator, or guardian
 * Names of witnesses
 * Dates the documents were written and recorded (used to approximate event dates since a will was usually written near the time of death)
 * Description and value of property or land

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