Payette County, Idaho Genealogy
Guide to Payette County, Idaho ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Payette County was named for the area's first white settler, Francois Payette, a Canadian fur trapper and explorer. The county is located in the west-central area of the state.[1]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Payette County Courthouse
1130 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
Phone: 208-642-6000
County Website
County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, court and land records from 1917 and military discharge records from 1919[2]
Payette County, Idaho Record Dates[edit | edit source]
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 |
| 1911 | 1917 | 1911 | 1917 | 1917 | 1917 | 1870 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Home Town Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 7,021 | ||
| 1930 | 7,318 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 9,511 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 11,921 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 12,363 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 12,401 | 0.3% | |
| 1980 | 15,722 | 26.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,434 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 20,578 | 25.2% | |
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The 1890 federal census for Idaho was destroyed. However, the Idaho State Historical Society Public Archives and Research Library is creating a list of 1890 Idaho residents by indexing a variety of records, 1885-1894. This reconstructed list will substitute for the destroyed 1890 federal census.
For a summary of census records for the state of Idaho, see Idaho Census Records.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)
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In 1930, Payette County was part of the Northwestern States Mission. There were no Stakes organized at that time.
- The following are local congregations (wards) which existed in Payette County, Idaho prior to 1950.
- For original or later records, check with the Church History Library in Salt Lake City.
- Many of the records to about 1948 are available at the FamilySearch Libraryin Salt Lake City and at its FamilySearch Centers.
- 1917--Payette County was created 28 February 1917 from Canyon County
- New Plymouth
- Payette
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Many of your ancestors may be found in court records as defendants, plaintiffs, witnesses, or jurors. Court records can establish family relationships and places of residence, occupations, and other family history information. See Idaho Court Records for the various courts through the years.
Online Court Indexes and Records
- Payette County Court Records(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - civil suits, divorce papers, judgment dockets, etc
- Payette County Court Records at Idaho State Archives
Judgment Books
- Judgment records, 1917-1930 Idaho. District Court (Payette County)
Directories[edit | edit source]
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
The Idaho State Archives has a collection of city, county, state and regional directories.
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
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Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and Property records are generally recorded in the county courthouse. Many early records have been microfilmed. For more information, see Idaho Land and Property.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
At this time there do not appear to be any microfilmed copies of Payette County's land and property records. Earlier records might be found in Canyon County from which it was formed.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
for more resources
- historic maps of Payette County
- Payette County Idaho map
- Map of Payette County, Idaho
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Early migration routes to and from Payette County for European and African American settlers included:
- Snake River
- Oregon Trail 1830s to 1890s from western Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon[8]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
World War I
- 1917-1960 Idaho, Military Discharge Records, ca.1917 - ca.1960 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- World War I draft registration cards, 1917-1918, for Payette County have been microfilmed. Copies of these records are available at the FamilySearch Library (their microfilm number 1452220) and are also available online at Ancestry.com, for a subscription fee. The original cards are maintained in the Southeast Regional Archives of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in East Point, Georgia and have been microfilmed by the National Archives as their Microcopy M1509.
World War II
- 1940-1945 Idaho, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Records of the citizenship or naturalization of people born outside of the United States were kept in the county courthouses. Many volumes are included at the Idaho State Archives in Boise.
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1892-1990 Idaho Naturalization Records, 1892-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Historical
- 1800s-Current Idaho, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1800s-1999 U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 at Ancestry - index ($)
- Early Payette Idaho Churches by Ron Marlow
- Idaho newspapers at Idaho State Archives
Current
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
- 1943-2013 Idaho, Southern Counties Obituaries, 1943-2013 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Other Records[edit | edit source]
County Commissioners' Records[edit | edit source]
The minute books of the County Commissioners contain interesting tidbits of history about the county as well as the names of individuals appealing to the County Commissioners for action on issues of concern to them. Minutes of those meetings were recorded from the formation of the county, for most counties. Some counties now post the minutes of current meetings online.
Most of these records have been preserved in the county courthouses of the State of Idaho. Few have been microfilmed. Contact the county clerk for information about years covered and availability.
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1857-1989 Idaho Wills and Probate Records 1857-1989 at Ancestry.com $
- Payette County Probate Records(*) at FamilySearch Catalog
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 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
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Birth records, 1911 to present, for individuals born in Payette County are included in and recorded at the state level. These records are restricted for a period of one hundred years from the time of the individual's birth but can be obtained by following the guidelines as issued by the State of Idaho. Deaths occurring in Payette County after 1915 are included in the state-wide registration program. These records are restricted for a period of fifty years from the time of the individual's death but can be obtained by following the guidelines as issued by the State of Idaho. See the Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1861-1911 Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1911 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index
- 1883-1929 Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1883-1929 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1800-1987 Idaho, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index $
- 1864-1976 Idaho Church Marriages, 1864-1976 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Privacy law can't publish
- 1864-1962 Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1962 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1878-1898;1903-1942 Idaho Marriages, 1878-1898; 1903-1942 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index
- 1947-1961 Idaho Marriage Index, 1947-1961 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index
There are 143 Payette County marriages in the online Idaho Marriages.
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1883-1929 Idaho, County Birth and Death Records, 1883-1929 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1938-1961 Idaho Death Certificates, 1938-1961 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index
- Idaho, Deaths at MyHeritage — index ($)
Divorce[edit | edit source]
- 1947-1963 Idaho Divorce Index, 1947-1963 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; Index
Voting Records[edit | edit source]
- 1920-Onward Idaho, Voter Registrations at MyHeritage — index ($)
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Payette County. For state-wide facilities, see Idaho Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]
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
- Emmett Idaho FamilySearch Center
- Fruitland Idaho FamilySearch Center
- Nyssa Oregon FamilySearch Center
- Ontario Oregon FamilySearch Center
- Weiser Idaho FamilySearch Center
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Many public libraries provide internet access to sites of value to the family historian. Some have special collections of historical and cultural interest, as well. Listed below are libraries in Payette County. For state-wide library facilities, see Idaho Archives and Libraries.
- Payette Public Library
24 S 10th St
Payette, ID 83661
Website - Fruitland Community Library
500 Southwest 3rd Street
Fruitland, ID 83619
Phone: 208-452-7123 - Armoral Tuttle Public Library
301 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
Phone: 208-729-0123
Website
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Payette County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Idaho Societies.
- Idaho State Historical Society
2205 Old Penitentiary Rd
Boise, ID
Phone: 208-334-2774
Website
Facebook - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Idaho Chapter
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Payette County ID GenWeb Project, a member of ID GenWeb
- 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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “Payette, Idaho Genealogy and History”, "http://genealogytrails.com/ida/payette/."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Payette, Idaho page 179, At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Payette County, Idaho. Page 177-180 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), 180-181.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Owyhee County,Idaho," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payette_County,_Idaho#Communities, accessed 14 June 2019.
- ↑ census.gov - Idaho population by county, 1900-90 accessed 2009-05-03
- ↑ quickfacts.census.gov - Canyon County accessed 2009-05-03
- ↑ Jim Tompkins, "The Oregon Trail 1841-1848 Map V" in Oregon Trail Landmarks at http://www.oregonpioneers.com/OTMap5.jpg (accessed 18 July 2011).