Seward (old) County, Kansas Genealogy

Not to be confused with the present-day Seward County, Kansas.


 * 3 June 1861 the former Godfrey County, Kansas name was changed to the old Seward County, Kansas.
 * 26 February 1867 the former old Seward Countyname was changed to Howard County.
 * 11 Mar 1875 Howard County was split into Elk and Chautauqua counties.

Originally Godfrey (later named Seward (old)) County was attached to Allen County for civil and military purposes. Godfrey County was never organized.

For information about residents of the old Seward County, Kansas 1861-1867 try searching records of:


 * Kansas Historical Society
 * Allen County, Kansas
 * Elk County, Kansas
 * Chautauqua County, Kansas