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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Apache County''' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Arizona]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Apache County''' | ||
Guide to '''Apache County Arizona genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. | |||
{{AZDC}} | {{AZDC}} | ||
{{Wikipedia|Apache County, Arizona}} | {{Wikipedia|Apache County, Arizona}} | ||
{{Infobox U.S. County | {{Infobox U.S. County | ||
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Phone: (928) 337-7555<br> | Phone: (928) 337-7555<br> | ||
Fax: (928) 337-7586 | Fax: (928) 337-7586 | ||
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== County Courthouse == | == County Courthouse == | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
14 Feb 1879 - '''Apache County''' was created from [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai]]. County Seat: '''St. Johns, Arizona''' Area is 11,218 square miles (29,054.5 sq. km.) | 14 Feb 1879 - '''Apache County''' was created from [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai]]. County Seat: '''St. Johns, Arizona''' Area is 11,218 square miles (29,054.5 sq. km.) | ||
== Parent County == | == Parent County == | ||
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*24 Feb 1863 - The US created the [[Arizona]] Territory from the western half of [[New Mexico]] Territory.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 12, ch. 56[1863]/pp. 664-665; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1864, 1st assy./ pp. vii-viii; Van Zandt, 162</ref> All previous counties were discontinued for this new territory. Look for records in the [http://www.azlibrary.gov/Default.aspx Arizona State Library] and [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives] | *24 Feb 1863 - The US created the [[Arizona]] Territory from the western half of [[New Mexico]] Territory.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 12, ch. 56[1863]/pp. 664-665; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1864, 1st assy./ pp. vii-viii; Van Zandt, 162</ref> All previous counties were discontinued for this new territory. Look for records in the [http://www.azlibrary.gov/Default.aspx Arizona State Library] and [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives] | ||
'''14 February 1879:''' Apache County was created from [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai]] County. '''County seat:''' St. Johns <ref>{{WorldCat|50140092}} {{FHL|1049485|item}}''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.'' (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002)</ref> <ref>Ariz. Terr. Laws 1879, 10th assy./ pp. 96-97</ref> This county named for the Apache Indians. Look for records in [http://www.co.apache.az.us/ Apache] and [http://www.yavapai.us/ Yavapai] counties. | '''14 February 1879:''' Apache County was created from [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai]] County. '''County seat:''' St. Johns <ref>{{WorldCat|50140092}} {{FHL|1049485|item}}''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.'' (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002)</ref> <ref>Ariz. Terr. Laws 1879, 10th assy./ pp. 96-97</ref> This county named for the Apache Indians. Look for records in [http://www.co.apache.az.us/ Apache] and [http://www.yavapai.us/ Yavapai] counties. | ||
== Boundary Changes == | == Boundary Changes == | ||
*21 Mar 1895 - Arizona created [[Navajo County, Arizona|Navajo County]] from the west half of [[ | *21 Mar 1895 - Arizona created [[Navajo County, Arizona|Navajo County]] from the west half of [[Apache_County,_Arizona|Apache County]].<ref>Ariz. Terr. Laws 1895, 18th assy./ pp. 96-105</ref> This county named for the Navajo Indians. Look for records in [http://www.co.apache.az.us/ Apache] and [http://www.navajocountyaz.gov/ Navajo] counties. | ||
Also see [[Previous Jurisdictions to land in Arizona]] showing dates the jurisdictions were created and maps. This will help in determining what jurisdiction your ancestor lived in and where the records are now located. | Also see [[Previous Jurisdictions to land in Arizona]] showing dates the jurisdictions were created and maps. This will help in determining what jurisdiction your ancestor lived in and where the records are now located. | ||
== Record Loss == | == Record Loss == | ||