Montana, United States Genealogy

Guide to Montana genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Montana Information
Montana is a state in the western United States. There are 56 counties in the state. Montana was the 41st State to join the Union on November 8, 1889. Montana was formed from the Montana Territory. The State Capital is Helena.

Getting Started
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Getting Started with Montana Research
Links to articles on getting started with Montana research.
 * Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1880-Present
 * How to Find Birth Records
 * How to Find Marriage Records
 * How to Find Death Records
 * Research Strategies


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Montana Research Tools
Links to articles and websites that assist in United States research.
 * Boundary Changes Maps
 * Archives and Libraries
 * MTGenWeb
 * Geographical Names Information System - U.S. gazetteer of places, cemeteries and post offices in Montana.
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Montana Clickable Map
Genealogy records are kept on the county level in Montana Click on a county below to go to the Wiki article listing more information.

Counties
Genealogy records are kept on the county level in Montana. Click on a county below to go to the Wiki article listing more information.

Extinct/Renamed Counties: Edgerton

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * Family History Center locator map
 * 2001-2014 - at FamilySearch — index