Dorn County, Kansas Genealogy

United States Kansas  Dorn County

History
Dorn County, Kansas was established in August 25,1855, never organized and was defunct by June 3, 1861 Kansas Historical Society

Origin of Name
Dorn County was either named in honor of Earl Van Dorn (1820-1863), or Andrew Jackson Dorn (1815-1889) both Mexican War veteran. Kansas Historical Society

Location
Dorn County in 1861 was renamed Neosho. Neosho and Labette Counties were created 7 February 1867 out of Neosho County. More infomation can be gained at Kansas Historical Society

Present Records
If any records from this time exist they may be found in Neosho County, or and [ Labette County, Kansas|Labette County]] , or

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Websites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county. Dorn
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 * Neosho County, Kansas Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Labette County, Kansas Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)