Churchill County, Nevada Genealogy
Guide to Churchill County, Nevada ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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County Information
Description
Churchill County was created November 25, 1861[2] and was named for Mexican–American War hero brevet Brigadier General Sylvester Churchill. Its county seat is Fallon. It is located in the western area of the state.[3]
County Courthouse
Churchill County Courthouse
Churchill County Administrative Complex
155 N. Taylor Street
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone: 775-423-6028
Churchill County Website
County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate and court records from 1905. [4]
Churchill County, Nevada Record Dates
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1888 | 1905 | 1885 | 1905 | 1864 | 1905 | 1850 |
Record Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Boundary Changes
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Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[7]
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Churchill County. To find more resources, go to the Nevada Bible Records page.
Biographies
- Churchill County records FS Library
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
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The following web site has additional information on Churchill county cemeteries.
- Interment.net Nevada cemetery records by county.
Census Records
The first enumeration for Nevada before it was a state in 1864, was in the 1850 Census in both New Mexico and Utah Territories, but the area had not been divided into counties. Those living there may be in the Utah 1851 Census. For 1860, Nevada was again enumerated in New Mexico and Utah Territories. [8] A partial state census exists for Nevada in 1862 and 1863 and a full state census exists for 1875. [9] See links listed below.
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1870 | 196 | — |
| 1880 | 479 | 144.4% |
| 1890 | 703 | 46.8% |
| 1900 | 830 | 18.1% |
| 1910 | 2,811 | 238.7% |
| 1920 | 4,649 | 65.4% |
| 1930 | 5,075 | 9.2% |
| 1940 | 5,317 | 4.8% |
| 1950 | 6,161 | 15.9% |
| 1960 | 8,452 | 37.2% |
| 1970 | 10,513 | 24.4% |
| 1980 | 13,917 | 32.4% |
| 1990 | 17,938 | 28.9% |
| 2000 | 23,982 | 33.7% |
| 2010 | 24,877 | 3.7% |
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State and Territory Census Records
- 1862 Territorial Census for Churchill County
- Early Nevada records: certificates of survey, Carson Valley, 1856; 1862 census of Churchill County; 1864 census of Nye County FS Library
- Missourians in the 1870 census records of Churchill County, Nevada [and]... Douglas County, Nevada FS Library
- 1850 United States Census, 1850 at FamilySearch Historical Records — index & images; Nevada was included in both the 1850 New Mexico and Utah Territory Censuses. - How to Use this Collection
- 1860 United States Census, 1860 at FamilySearch Historical Records — index & images; Nevada was included in both the 1860 New Mexico and Utah Territory Censuses. - How to Use this Collection
- 1860 Nevada, Compiled Census Index, 1860-1910 at Ancestry ($), index
- 1862-1863 1862-1863 Nevada Territory Tax List - Index
- 1875 Nevada State Census, 1875 at Ancestry ($), index
Federal Census Records
Federal Censuses were taken for the state of Nevada starting in 1870. Although, those living in south-eastern Nevada in 1870 may be enumerated in Utah or Arizona because of disputed boundaries with Nevada.[10] For links to Federal Census indexes, see Nevada Census.
Church Records
Most church records are held by individual churches. For contact information, check a phone directory, such as SearchBug or Dex Knows. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information about these major repositories, see Nevada Church Records.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Fallon
Episcopal
- Episcopal Church
507 Churchill Street
Fallon, Nevada 89406
775–423–3551 - Churchill County records FS Library
Membership rolls 1906 and 1943
Baptisms, confirmations, communicants 1907-1933
marriages 1913-1940
burials 1917-1957
- Episcopal Church
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Court Records
Directories
- 1868-1869 Nevada Directory 1868-1869 at Ancestry ($), index only, includes settlers of Nevada.
- 1889-1972 Churchill County Records(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1908-1909 The Rawhide - Fallon Directory, Nevada, 1908-09(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Funeral Homes
- Churchill County Records(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Records of the Austin Funeral Home of Fallon, Nevada(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- Smith Family Funeral Home in Fallon
- The Gardens Funeral Home in Fallon
Genealogies
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
The county recorder's office keeps land records once the land was transferred to private ownership. Abstracts and indexes for these records are generally available at the county courthouse.
In the FamilySearch Catalog, land records for Nevada are listed in the Place Search under: NEVADA, Churchill – LAND AND PROPERTY
- Land Patent Search - index to federal patents and homesteads on the Bureau of Land Management website, some images available
- 1796-1907 U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 at Ancestry - index, info taken from Bureau of Land Management website.
- 1863-1908 U.S. Homestead Records 1863-1908 at Ancestry - index & images ($)
- Land Patents at Nevada State Library and Archives and Public Records, index & images
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
For more information see Nevada Land and Property
Local Histories
County histories may include biographies of early settlers and residents, church and school information, and local military regiments at the time of publication.
- Some Churchill County, Nevada, records, 1850-1900 : a researchers guide. c2002. By Barbara L. Hodges and Barbara A. Pargament. Fallon, Nevada : Barbara's Place for Genealogy. At various libraries (WorldCat).
- The Humboldt Range: 19th Century Mining Camps. c1995. By Alan H. Patera. Nd. N.p: n.p. At various libraries (WorldCat).
- Trails to Churchill County: Historical and Genealogical Society Quarterly. c1983-. By Churchill County Historical and Genealogical Society (Nevada). Fallon, Nevada : Churchill County Historical and Genealogical Society. At various libraries (WorldCat).
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
- Interactive Formation Boundary Map of Nevada - shows boundary changes for Nevada Counties
- Historical Maps and Atlases of Nevada - maps and atlases of Nevada
Migration
Early migration routes to and from Churchill County, Nevada Genealogy for emigrant settlers included:[11]
- California Trail 1844 to 1869 from western Missouri to northern California
- Truckee (River) Trail 1844 crossed the Forty Mile Desert to the Truckee River to follow it west past Reno, Nevada to Donner Pass to Emigrant Gap to Sutter's Fort (Sacramento, California). The exact route varied over the years, the most used being the Nevada City Road and Auburn Emigrant Road combination.
- Carson (River) Trail 1848 (aka Mormon Emigrant Trail) crossed the Forty Mile Desert past the west side of the Carson Sink to pick up the Carson River near Fallon, Nevada up to Hope Valley and Red Lake. The Devil's Ladder then climbed 700 feet (210 m) in half a mile so ropes, chains, and pulleys were required to lift the wagons. Carson Pass was followed by the relatively easy West Pass (Kirkwood, California) and then on to Pollock Pines, Placerville, and Sutter's Fort, California
- Central Pacific Railroad since 1869 from Ogden, Utah to Sacramento, California[12]
- Central Overland Trail 1859-1869 from Salt Lake City, Utah to Carson City, Nevada through central Nevada on a route south of the Humboldt River][13]
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Military Records
Online Collections
These collections are unique to Nevada. You will find nationwide databases for military records on U.S. Military Online Genealogy Records and Nevada Military Records.
Civil War
- 1861-1865 Nevada, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index- How to Use this Collection
- 1863-1866 Nevada Civil War Volunteers, 1863-1866 ($) at Ancestry — index
World War I
World War II
- Nevada Casualties of World War II
- 1940-1945 Nevada, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945 at FamilySearch — index & images- How to Use this Collection
Korea War
- Nevada Military Killed in Action in Korea
- U.S. Military Fatal Casualties of the Korean War for Nevada
Vietnam War
- Nevada Military Killed in Action in Vietnam
- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Nevada
- Vietnam Conflict Casualty Lists - Nevada
Other Conflicts
For further information see Nevada Military Records.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Please see the Nevada Naturalization and Citizenship page for state-wide information.
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1956-1991 Nevada, Naturalization Petitions, 1956-1991 at Ancestry($), index.
Newspapers
For more information, see Nevada Newspapers.
- 1875-1932 Nevada Newspapers at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- Chronicling America - contains images of some Nevada newspapers; searching tips
- Churchill County records FS Library
- GenealogyBank ($), contains images of Nevada newspapers
- Newspaper Archive ($), contains images of Reno newspapers going back to 1870. This database is sometimes free at libraries.
- Newspaper Archive ($), contains images of Nevada newspapers
- U.S. Newspaper Directory, 1690-Present on Chronicling America - contains a list of all known newspapers and the dates they cover; once you locate a newspaper name, contact the local library to see if they have copies of the newspaper
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
- In focus: annual journal of the Churchill County Museum Association FS Library
- Trails to Churchill County: Historical and Genealogical Society quarterly FS Library
Probate Records
Probate records may include, wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. They may include the decedent’s date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, etc. See Nevada Probate Records for additional information.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- Miscellaneous Genealogical Records(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Nevada Records of Marriages, Wills, and Miscellaneous Data(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
Nevada tax records complement land records and can be used to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years in the tax records. Most tax records can be obtained from the county treasurer or assessor. For more information, see the wiki page Nevada Taxation. The FamilySearch Library does not have copies of Nevada tax records (as of June 2013).
Vital Records
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents.
A copy or an extract of most Nevada original records can be purchased from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also Nevada Vital Records. For information about restrictions and costs for certificates, see the CDC Where to Write for Vital Records site.
Birth
- 1871-1992 Nevada County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992 at FamilySearch — index & images- How to Use this Collection
- 1975-2012 Nevada Birth Index 1975-2012 at Ancestry ($)
- Birth records of Churchill County, Nevada FS Library
Marriage
- 1809-2011 Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2011 - Index, incomplete, list of counties included
- 1956-2005 Nevada Marriage Index 1956-2005 at Ancestry ($)
- Churchill County records FS Library v. 3. Marriage records/notices:Churchill County marriage records 1903-1920 Marriage notices from newspapers 1894-1920
Death
- 1871-1992 Nevada County Birth and Death Records, 1871-1992 at FamilySearch — index & images- How to Use this Collection
Divorce
- 1968-2015 Nevada Divorce Records 1968-2015 at Ancestry ($)
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Churchill County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Nevada Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Austin Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Carson City Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Fallon Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Fallon Nevada South FamilySearch Center
- Fernley Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Lovelock Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Reno Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Silver Springs Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Yerington Nevada FamilySearch Center
- Truckee Meadows Community College - Elizabeth Sturm Library - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Churchill County. For state-wide library facilities, see Nevada Archives and Libraries.
Churchill County Library
553 South Maine Street
Fallon, NV 89406
Phone:775-423-7581
Email: churchillcountylibrary@gmail.com
Website
Facebook
Museums
Churchill County Museum and Archives
1050 South Maine Street
Fallon, NV 89406,
775-423-3677
Email: info@ccmuseum.org
Website
Facebook
Societies
Listed below are societies in Churchill County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Nevada Societies.
Churchill Historical and Genealogical Society
c/o Churchill County Museum
1050 South Maine Street
Fallon, NV 89406-8824
Phone: 775-423-3677
Fax: 775-423-3662
Email: info@ccmuseum.org
Website
Facebook
Clark County Nevada Genealogy Society
280 S Green Valley Pkwy
PO Box 1929
Henderson, NV 89012
Website
Facebook
Nevada Historical Society
1650 North Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: 775-688-1190
Email: shayeszorn@nevadaculture.org
Website
Facebook
Nevada State Genealogical Society
4751 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89515-0666
Website
Facebook
Tri-State Genealogical Society
For Arizona, California, Nevada
PO Box 21902
Bullhead City, AZ 86439
Website
Websites
- Churchill County at Cyndi's List — a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
- Churchill County at Genealogy Trails — volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
- Churchill County at Nevada USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
- Churchill County at Nevada USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
- Churchill County, Nevada at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history
- Churchill County, Nevada Genealogy at LDSGenealogy.com - collection of links by state, county, city, and record type
- FamilySearch Catalog The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides
- Some Churchill County, Nevada, Records, 1850-1900: A Researchers guide FS Library
References
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Nevada: Individual Chronologies, Nevada Atlas of Historical County Boundaries, https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/NV_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm
- ↑ [Wikipedia contributors, "Churchill County, Nevada," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Churchill_County,_Nevada&oldid=1220877907 (accessed November 9, 2024).]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Churchill County, Oregon page 442, At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Churchill County, Nevada. Page 442. At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 428.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002).
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Churchill County, Nevada," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churchill_County%2C_Nevada accessed 10 March 2017.
- ↑ William Thorndale and William Dollarhide, Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses (Bountiful, UT: American Genealogical Lending Library, 1985), page 211.
- ↑ ’'Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 437. At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ‘’Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources,’’ 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 2004), 422. Free online version; FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004; WorldCat entry.
- ↑ William Thorndale and William Dollarhide, Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses (Bountiful, UT: American Genealogical Lending Library, 1985), page 212.
- ↑ National Park Service, "California Trail" (map) in California National Historic Trail at http://www.nps.gov/cali/planyourvisit/upload/CALImap1-web.pdf (accessed 2 August 2011).
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "First Transcontinental Railroad" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Transcontinental_Railroad (accessed 2 August 2011).
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Central Overland Route" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Overland_Route (accessed 4 August 2011).
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