Montana, United States Genealogy

Guide to Montana genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, 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.
 * Guided Research
 * Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1880-Present
 * Montana Descendancy Research
 * 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
 * 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 researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records
 * FamilySearch Center locator map

Additional Resources

 * Big Sky Roundup Chester, Montana : Montana State Genealogical Society, 2002 FS Library 978.6 D25b
 * Treasure state lines Great Falls, Montana : Great Falls Genealogy Society, 1976- FS Library 978.6611/G1 D25t