Idaho, Cassia County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of county records for the years 1879 to 1989 from the county courthouse in Burley. It includes the following types of records:
 * Marriage
 * Probate
 * Soldier discharge papers
 * School census
 * Deeds
 * Patents
 * Homesteads
 * Mining records
 * Coroner's reports
 * Mother's pensions

What Can These Records Tell Me
The record content varies by record type, but may include:
 * Name of primary individual
 * Event date and place
 * Age, gender, residence and occupation of individual
 * Names of parents
 * Biographical information about parents such as date and place of birth
 * Names of heirs, such as spouse, children, other relatives
 * Names of the executor, administrator, or guardian
 * Names of witnesses
 * Description and value of property or land

Coverage Map
To see a coverage map of FamilySearch's holdings of Idaho marriages, click here.

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The date of the event

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the Record Category
 * 2) Select the Record Type, Volume, and Year Range to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information found in the record to find the family in census records
 * Search for other vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Search for death or burial information in BillionGraves Index
 * If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records as well

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

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

Known Issues with This Collection
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Citing this Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
 * Collection Citation:"Idaho, Cassia County Records, 1879-1989." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 30 April 2018. Cassia County Clerk's Office, Burley.

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