Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska Genealogy
Guide to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Borough Information
Description
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Government Body Seat is Palmer and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough was created January 1, 1964. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is located in the southern part of the state.
Borough Courthouse
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Courthouse
350 E Dahlia Ave
Palmer, AK 99645-1608
Phone: 907-861-7801
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Website[1]
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska 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 borough, municipality, and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land* | Probate | Census |
| 1913 | 1890 | 1913 | ||||
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this borough. |
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 borough:[2]
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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| Ghost towns | ||
History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
Cemeteries
Census Records
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1960 | 5,188 | — |
| 1970 | 6,509 | 25.5% |
| 1980 | 17,816 | 173.7% |
| 1990 | 39,683 | 122.7% |
| 2000 | 59,322 | 49.5% |
| 2010 | 88,995 | 50.0% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
Church Records
Church records vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain records of members, such as: age, baptism, christening, or birth; marriage, maiden name; death date. For denominations and more information, see Alaska Church Records.
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this area - How to Use FS Places
Court Records
- 1905-1917 Alaska, Talkeetna, Powers of Attorney Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Directories
- 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
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Genealogies
Guardianship
- 1923-1961 Alaska, Wasilla, Probate Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Probate Court (3rd Division : Wasilla Precinct) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Land and Property Records
The first general land office was established at Sitka, Alaska in 1885. Records of subsequent transactions, including deeds and mortgages, are filed at the office of the district recorder in each judicial district. The FamilySearch Library has not acquired copies of Alaskan land records.
- 1898-1901 Alaska, Clearwater Creek Mining Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1898-1918 Alaska, Talkeetna Mining Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1905-1917 Alaska, Palmer, Affidavits of Annual Labor(*); Archives Nationales Du Québec at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1905-1917 Alaska, Talkeetna, Deeds(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1905-1970 Alaska, Palmer, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Town Lots Index(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1906-1975 Alaska, U.S., Deed and Tract Books at Ancestry; index & images ($)
- 1910-1916 Alaska, Talkeetna, Leases, Bill of Sales(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1912-1915 Alaska, Palmer Deeds, Power of Attorney Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1913-1920 Alaska, Talkeetna General Records(*); Alaska. Department of Natural Resources. Recorder's Office at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1916-1931 Alaska, Matanuska Town Lots(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1918-1956 Alaska, Talkeetna, All Instruments Index(*); Alaska. Department of Natural Resources. Recorder's Office at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Matanuska-Susitna area. Local histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Alaska History.
Maps and Gazetteers
for more resources
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this borough - How to Use FS Places
Migration
Military Records
- 1898-1934 Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Military Service Discharge Records, 1898-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
World War II
- 1940-1945 Alaska, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1884-1991 Alaska Naturalization Records, 1884-1991 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1900-1972 Alaska, State Archives (Juneau), Naturalization Records, 1900-1972 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Newspapers
Local newspapers may contain genealogical value including obituaries, births, marriages, deaths, anniversaries, family gatherings, family travel, achievements, business notices, engagement information, and probate court proceedings.
- 1800s-Current Alaska, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1800s-1999 U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 at Ancestry ($) - index
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
Probate records of Alaska were kept by the district courts prior to statehood. The superior court now has jurisdiction over probate matters. They are available at the archives and offices mentioned in Alaska Probate Records.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1884-1959 Alaska Probate Records Index, 1884 to 1959 (Downloadable) About 17,000 probate cases
- 1909-1960 Alaska, Talkeetna, Probate Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1910-1921 Alaska, Knik, Probate Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1912-1942 Alaska, Palmer - Talkeetna Probate Case Files(*); Alaska (Territory). Probate Court (3rd Division : Talkeetna Precinct) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1920-1974 Alaska, Palmer Precinct, Probate Records(*); Alaska (Territory). Probate Court (3rd Division : Palmer Precinct) at FamilySearch Catalog - Images
- 1944-1960 Alaska, Wasilla Probate Case Files(*); Alaska (Territory). Probate Court (3rd Division : Wasilla Precinct) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — 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
Alaska tax records complement land records and can be used in place of censuses or to supplement the years between censuses. There may be gaps of several years. Real and personal property tax records are kept at the borough's Assessors office. For more information, see Alaska Taxation.
Vital Records
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded by officials on registers, certificates, and documents. The Bureau of Vital Statistics has records of birth (1913-), death (1913-), and marriages (1890's-), although many vital records before 1930 were not registered. They have divorce records since 1950. For more information and how to find earlier records, see Alaska Vital Records.
Birth
- 1816-1964 Alaska Vital Records at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1816-2005 Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1910-1959 Alaska Territory, Talkeetna, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1923-1950 Alaska Territory, Wasilla, Births, Marriages, and Deaths(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1935-1959 Alaska, Palmer, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records(*); Alaska. Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Marriage
- 1816-1964 Alaska Vital Records at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1816-2005 Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1910-1959 Alaska Territory, Talkeetna, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1923-1950 Alaska Territory, Wasilla, Births, Marriages, and Deaths(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1924-1959 Alaska, Wasilla Marriage Records(*); Alaska. Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1935-1959 Alaska, Palmer, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records(*); Alaska. Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1951-1963 Alaska, Palmer, Marriage Records(*); Alaska. Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Death
- 1816-1964 Alaska Vital Records at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1816-2005 Alaska, Vital Records, 1816-2005 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1910-1959 Alaska Territory, Talkeetna, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1923-1950 Alaska Territory, Wasilla, Births, Marriages, and Deaths(*); Alaska. State Archives (Juneau) at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1935-1959 Alaska, Palmer, Birth, Marriage, and Death Records(*); Alaska. Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Matanuska-Susitna area. For state-wide facilities, see Alaska 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
- Anchorage Alaska FamilySearch Center
- Palmer Alaska FamilySearch Center
- Soldotna Alaska FamilySearch Center
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Matanuska-Susitna area. For state-wide library facilities, see Alaska Archives and Libraries.
Museums
Societies
Listed below are societies in Matanuska-Susitna area. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Alaska Societies.
Palmer Historical Society
316 East Elmwood Avenue
Palmer, AK
Phone: 907-745-1935
Website
Websites
- USGenWeb Archives. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this borough.
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough AKGenWeb
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- Genealogy Search (CountyOffice.org)
- 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
References
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Matanuska-Susitna Borough p. 48.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matanuska-Susitna_Borough,_Alaska, accessed 12 February 2019.
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