Idaho, Clark County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains the following records from the clerk’s office for Clark County, Idaho:
 * Vital or civil registration – marriages
 * Land and Property records
 * Brands
 * Homesteads
 * Patents
 * Probate records
 * Pensions
 * School Census Records

Some of the records are handwritten on loose pages. However, most of the records are handwritten on pre-printed pages or typed. The records cover the years 1884 to 1998.

Boundary Changes
Settlements in the area were established in 1864. Depending on the time period you are looking for, you may need to refer to a county name other than Clark.


 * Alturas County 1864 - 1877
 * Oneida County 1877 - 1885
 * Bingham County 1885 - 1893
 * Fremont County 1893 - 1919
 * Clark County was established in 1919

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

County
 * The names of primary persons
 * The names of heirs, such as spouse, children, other relatives, or friends
 * The names of the executor, administrator, or guardian
 * The names of witnesses
 * The dates the documents were written and recorded (used to approximate event dates since a will was usually written near the time of death)
 * The description and value of property or land

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

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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?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search for 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

Citing This Collection
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