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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
|organized= February 14, 1879
|organized= December 21, 1864
|county seat= St. Johns
|county seat= St. Johns
|parent county= [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]]
|parent county= [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]]
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=== Description ===
=== Description ===
Apache County was created on 14 Feb 1879 and named for the Apache people.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Apache, Arizona," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_County,_Arizona 7/10/2017.</ref> Its county seat is St. Johns.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> It is located in the northeastern area of the state.
The County was named for Apache people. The County has St. Johns as its seat and the County was created February 24, 1879. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Apache, Arizona," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_County,_Arizona 7/10/2017.</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
=== County Courthouse ===
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'''Apache County Courthouse'''<br>70 West 3rd Street South<br>St Johns, AZ 85936<br>Phone: 928-337-7555<br>[https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/Justice-Courts Apache County Courthouse]<br><br>
'''Apache County Courthouse'''<br>70 West 3rd Street South<br>St Johns, AZ 85936<br>Phone: 928-337-7555<br>[https://www.apachecountyaz.gov/Justice-Courts Apache County Courthouse]<br><br>


Clerk Superior Court has marriage, divorce probate and court records from 1879. County Recorder has land records from 1879 <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Apache County, Arizona p. 56. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
Clerk Superior Court has marriage, divorce probate and court records from 1879. County Recorder has land records from 1879 <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Apache County, Arizona p. 56. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


=== Apache County, Arizona Record Dates  ===
=== Apache County, Arizona Record Dates  ===
{{AZ Record Dates Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Record Dates Intro|Apache}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Apache County, Arizona. Page 56-57 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=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), 52.</ref></center>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major Records<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Apache County, Arizona. Page 56-57 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 52.</ref></center>
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*'''Parent County(s):''' Created from [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]] County, on 14 Feb 1879.<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AZ_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm Newberry]</ref>
*'''Parent County(s):''' Created from [[Yavapai County, Arizona Genealogy|Yavapai]] County, on 14 Feb 1879.<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AZ_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm Newberry]</ref>
* '''County Seat:''' St. Johns<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
* '''County Seat:''' St. Johns<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AZ_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Arizona Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/AZ_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#APACHE Apache County, Arizona Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#AZ Arizona Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/arizona/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Arizona county boundary changes
*[http://www.mapofus.org/arizona Interactive Map of Arizona County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Arizona county boundary changes
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{{AZ Populated Places Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Populated Places Intro|Apache}}


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For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://arizona.hometownlocator.com/az/Apache Hometown Locator].
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://arizona.hometownlocator.com/az/Apache Hometown Locator].
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*'''4 July 1848''' - In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]] ceded part of present day [[Arizona Genealogy|Arizona]], including all of present day Apache County.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 9, pp. 922-943; Parry, 102: 29-59; Van Zandt, 11, 28-29; Walker and Bufkin, 19, 20A</ref> Look for records in the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives and Records Administration], the Mexico [[Mexico Archives and Libraries|Archives]] and the [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives].
*'''4 July 1848''' - In the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo, [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]] ceded part of present day [[Arizona Genealogy|Arizona]], including all of present day Apache County.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 9, pp. 922-943; Parry, 102: 29-59; Van Zandt, 11, 28-29; Walker and Bufkin, 19, 20A</ref> Look for records in the [http://www.archives.gov/ National Archives and Records Administration], the Mexico [[Mexico Archives and Libraries|Archives]] and the [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives].
*'''13 Dec 1850''' - The US created the [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] Territory from unorganized federal land.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 9, ch. 49[1850]/pp. 446-452; Baldwin, 117-137; Van Zandt, 28-29, 162-165</ref> This territory named after the Mexican State of New Mexico. Some counties were created, but they were small and covered land only in present day New Mexico. The land in the present day Arizona was at that time non-county land. Also the land south of the Gila River still belonged to [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]. Look for records in the Mexico [[Mexico Archives and Libraries|Archives]] and the [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives].
*'''13 Dec 1850''' - The US created the [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] Territory from unorganized federal land.<ref>U.S. Stat., vol. 9, ch. 49[1850]/pp. 446-452; Baldwin, 117-137; Van Zandt, 28-29, 162-165</ref> This territory named after the Mexican State of New Mexico. Some counties were created, but they were small and covered land only in present day New Mexico. The land in the present day Arizona was at that time non-county land. Also the land south of the Gila River still belonged to [[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]. Look for records in the Mexico [[Mexico Archives and Libraries|Archives]] and the [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives].
*In '''1852''' - New Mexico Territory created counties that stretched east and west from the Texas border to the California border, including all the land that later became Arizona. The land covered by present-day Apache County, Arizona was once part of [[Taos County, New Mexico Genealogy|Taos (NM)]], [[San Juan County, New Mexico Genealogy|San Juan (NM)]] (1861-1862 only), [[Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Genealogy|Rio Arriba (NM)]], [[Santa Ana County, New Mexico Genealogy|Santa Ana (NM)]], [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico Genealogy|Bernalillo (NM)]], [[Valencia County, New Mexico Genealogy|Valencia (NM)]], and [[Socorro County, New Mexico Genealogy|Socorro (NM)]] counties of New Mexico.<ref>William Thorndale, and William Dollarhide, ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 26. {{WorldCat|69672637|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|545087|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 X2th}}.</ref> <ref>''Original Counties of New Mexico Territory'' (map).</ref> Look for records in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socorro_County,_New_Mexico Socorro], [http://www.bernco.gov/ Bernalillo], [http://www.rio-arriba.org/ Rio Arriba], [http://www.taoscounty.org/ Taos], and [http://www.co.valencia.nm.us/ Valencia] counties.
*In '''1852''' - New Mexico Territory created counties that stretched east and west from the Texas border to the California border, including all the land that later became Arizona. The land covered by present-day Apache County, Arizona was once part of [[Taos County, New Mexico Genealogy|Taos (NM)]], [[San Juan County, New Mexico Genealogy|San Juan (NM)]] (1861-1862 only), [[Rio Arriba County, New Mexico Genealogy|Rio Arriba (NM)]], [[Santa Ana County, New Mexico Genealogy|Santa Ana (NM)]], [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico Genealogy|Bernalillo (NM)]], [[Valencia County, New Mexico Genealogy|Valencia (NM)]], and [[Socorro County, New Mexico Genealogy|Socorro (NM)]] counties of New Mexico.<ref>William Thorndale, and William Dollarhide, ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920'' (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 26. {{WorldCat|69672637|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|545087|item|disp=FHL Book 973 X2th}}.</ref> <ref>''Original Counties of New Mexico Territory'' (map).</ref> Look for records in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socorro_County,_New_Mexico Socorro], [http://www.bernco.gov/ Bernalillo], [http://www.rio-arriba.org/ Rio Arriba], [http://www.taoscounty.org/ Taos], and [http://www.co.valencia.nm.us/ Valencia] counties.
*'''24 Feb 1863''' - The US created the [[Arizona Genealogy|Arizona]] Territory from the western half of [[New Mexico Genealogy|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/ 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 Genealogy|Arizona]] Territory from the western half of [[New Mexico Genealogy|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/ Arizona State Library] and [http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/archives/archives_hm.htm New Mexico State Records Center and Archives]
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.
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=== Biographies  ===
=== Biographies  ===
{{AZ Biographies Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Biographies Intro|Apache}}
*'''1860-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20458/arizona-biographical-database?s=275764761 Arizona, Biographical Database] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*''Lest Ye Forget''. By Esther Wiltbank and Zola Whiting. Apache County, Arizona: Apache County Centennial Committee, 1980. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/229642 FamilySearch Digital Library].[https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Lest+Ye+Forget+Apache+County+Arizona&qt=results_page WorldCat]


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Apache+County%2C+Arizona%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_168 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Apache+County%2C+Arizona%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_168 Find A Grave]
*[http://usgenwebsites.org/AZApache/cemeteries/index.html AZ GenWeb]
*[http://usgenwebsites.org/AZApache/cemeteries/index.html AZ GenWeb]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Arizona&cemetery_county=Apache&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Arizona&cemetery_county=Apache&year_range=5&size=15 Billion Graves]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/az/apache/apache.html USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/az/apache/apache.html USGW Tombstone Transcription Project]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/az/apache.htm Interment.net]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/az/apache.htm Interment.net]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Apache+County%2C+Arizona%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_168 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Apache+County%2C+Arizona%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_168 Find A Grave]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Apache,%20Arizona,%20United%20States&reqParents=392313&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Apache,%20Arizona,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?includeIsParent=true&primaryText=Apache,%20Arizona,%20United%20States&reqParents=392313&reqParentsLabel=County&reqParentsType=209&searchTypeaheadInputText=Search%20Within:Apache,%20Arizona,%20United%20States&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]


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''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1881-1916''' {{FSC|1174802|item|disp=Index to District Court Papers, 1881-1916}}(*) Apache County District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1881-1916''' {{FHL|1174802|item|disp=Index to District Court Papers, 1881-1916}}(*) Apache County District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - images


=== Directories ===
=== Directories ===
{{AZ Directories Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Directories Intro|Apache}}
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
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{{AZ Other Records Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Other Records Intro|Apache}}
''American Indians''
''American Indians''
*'''1882-1920''' {{RecordSearch|3734467|Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records, 1882-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records -FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1882-1920''' {{RecordSearch|3734467|Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records, 1882-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records -FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


=== Funeral Homes  ===
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{AZ Funeral Homes Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Funeral Homes Intro|Apache}}
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<li>[https://www.burnhammortuary.com/ Burnham Mortuary & Aspen Meadows Crematory] in St. John</li>
<li>[https://www.summitfuneralhome.com/ Summit Funeral Home] in St. Michaels</li>
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=== Genealogies  ===
=== Genealogies  ===
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''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[http://www.co.apache.az.us/recorder/ Land Records from 1986] at Apache County Recorder's Office
*[http://www.co.apache.az.us/recorder/ Land Records from 1986] at Apache County Recorder's Office
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== Local Histories ===
=== Local Histories ===
{{AZ Histories Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Histories Intro|Apache}}


*''Lest Ye Forget''. 1980, by Esther Wiltbank and Zola Whiting. Apache County, Arizona: Apache County Centennial Committee. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/229642-lest-ye-forget?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Lest+Ye+Forget+Apache+County+Arizona&qt=results_page WorldCat]


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
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'''''World War I'''''<br>
'''''World War I'''''<br>
*{{FSC|1154785|item|disp=Apache County Assessor. Military enrollment list, 1917}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1154785 Apache County Assessor. Military enrollment list, 1917]


'''''World War II'''''<br>
'''''World War II'''''<br>
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2515876|Arizona, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Arizona, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2515876|Arizona, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — index and images - [[Arizona, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
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=== Newspapers ===
=== Newspapers ===
{{AZ Newspapers Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Newspapers Intro|Apache}}
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50024/ Arizona, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
*'''1800s-1999''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999] at Ancestry - index ($)
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=== Other Records ===
=== Other Records ===
'''''Voting Records'''''<br>
'''''Voting Records'''''<br>
*'''1882 – 1920''' {{RecordSearch|3734467|Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records, 1882-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records -FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1882 – 1920''' {{RecordSearch|3734467|Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records, 1882-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Apache County, Voting Records -FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


=== Periodicals ===
=== Periodicals ===
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1803-1995''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9043 Arizona Wills and Probate Records 1803-1995] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1803-1995''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9043 Arizona Wills and Probate Records 1803-1995] at Ancestry.com — index & images, ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== School Records ===
=== School Records ===
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*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007]
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007]
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
=== Tax Records ===
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*'''1800-1946''' [https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/genealogy/index.php Arizona Genealogy Birth Certificates, 1800-1947] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images
*'''1800-1946''' [https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/genealogy/index.php Arizona Genealogy Birth Certificates, 1800-1947] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images
*'''1855-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3740251|Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes, 1855-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images  
*'''1855-1930''' {{RecordSearch|3740251|Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes, 1855-1930}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images  
*'''1887-1935''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10001/arizona-birth-certificates-1887-1935 Arizona Birth Certificates, 1887-1935] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1887-1935''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10001/arizona-birth-certificates-1887-1935 Arizona Birth Certificates, 1887-1935] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)
*'''1909-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1674580|Arizona, Births and Christenings, 1909-1917}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60001 Ancestry]($)''  
*'''1909-1917''' {{RecordSearch|1674580|Arizona, Births and Christenings, 1909-1917}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60001 Ancestry]($)''  
*'''1909-1917''' {{RecordSearch|2373790|Arizona Birth Certificates, 1909-1917}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1909-1917''' {{RecordSearch|2373790|Arizona Birth Certificates, 1909-1917}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
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{{AZ Marriage Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Marriage Intro|Apache}}


*'''1809-2011''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70016 Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2011] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1809-2011''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70016 Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2011] at Ancestry — index, ($)
*'''1833-1949''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=arizona US Marriages – Arizona, 1833-1949 ] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1833-1949''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=arizona US Marriages – Arizona, 1833-1949 ] at Findmypast — index, ($)
*'''1864-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7847 Arizona Marriage Collection, 1864-1982] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1864-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7847 Arizona Marriage Collection, 1864-1982] at Ancestry — index, ($)
*'''1871-1964''' {{RecordSearch|2185173|Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images  
*'''1871-1964''' {{RecordSearch|2185173|Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images  
*'''1888-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60236 Arizona Select Marriages, 1888-1908] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1888-1908''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60236 Arizona Select Marriages, 1888-1908] at Ancestry — index, ($)
*[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] at BYU Idaho — index; ''Also at: {{RecordSearch|1854302|FamilySearch}}''
*[http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index] at BYU Idaho — index; ''Also at: {{RecordSearch|1854302|FamilySearch}}''


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*'''1800-1972''' [https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/genealogy/index.php Arizona Genealogy Record Search] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images
*'''1800-1972''' [https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/vital-records/genealogy/index.php Arizona Genealogy Record Search] at Arizona Department of Health Services — images
*'''1870-1951''' {{RecordSearch|1534450|Arizona Deaths, 1870-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images  
*'''1870-1951''' {{RecordSearch|1534450|Arizona Deaths, 1870-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Arizona Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images  
*'''1870-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10334/arizona-death-certificates-1870-1963 Arizona Death Certificates, 1870-1963] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*'''1870-1963''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10334/arizona-death-certificates-1870-1963 Arizona Death Certificates, 1870-1963] at MyHeritage — index & images, ($)


==== Divorce ====
==== Divorce ====
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{{AZ Archives Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Archives Intro|Apache}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
=== Family History Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{Family History Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/az/chinle/us-191-&-indian-rte-8094 Chinle Arizona FamilySearch Center]
:*[[Chinle Arizona Family History Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/az/st-johns/50-north-1st-west St Johns Arizona FamilySearch Center]
:*[[Dennehotso Arizona Family History Center]]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/az/st-michaels/366a-highway-264 Window Rock Arizona FamilySearch Center]
:*[[Eagar Arizona Family History Center]]
*[https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/ East Flagstaff Public Library] - an affiliate library
:*[[Flagstaff Arizona Family History Center]]
*[https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/ Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library] - an affiliate library
:*[[Holbrook Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[[Polacca Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[[Snowflake Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[[St Johns Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[[Window Rock Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[[Winslow Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[[Woodruff Arizona Family History Center]]
:*[https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/ East Flagstaff Public Library] - an affiliate library
:*[https://www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org/ Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library] - an affiliate library
:*[https://www.tubacitypubliclibrary.org/ Tuba City Public Library] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
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== Societies ==
== Societies ==
{{AZ Societies Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Societies Intro|Apache}}
 
'''Apache County Historical Society '''<br>180 W. Cleveland <br>St. Johns, AZ 85936 <br>Telephone 928-337-4737 <br> Hours 9-5 M-F <br>[https://www.facebook.com/Apache-County-Historical-Society-135637156470467/ Facebook][http://www.wmonline.com/cities/APMUSEUM.HTM Website]<br><br>
'''Apache County Historical Society '''<br>180 W. Cleveland <br>St. Johns, AZ 85936 <br>Phone: 928-337-4737 <br>[https://www.facebook.com/Apache-County-Historical-Society-135637156470467/ Facebook]<br>[http://www.wmonline.com/cities/APMUSEUM.HTM Website]<br><br>
'''White Mountain Historical Society''' <br>504 East Mohave St. <br>Springerville, AZ 85938 <br>Hours 11-2 Thurs.-Sat., June-Aug. <br>[https://whmths.org/ Website]<br><br>
'''White Mountain Historical Society''' <br>504 East Mohave St. <br>Springerville, AZ 85938 <br>[https://whmths.org/ Website]<br><br>


== Websites ==
== Websites ==
{{AZ Websites Intro|Apache}}
{{AZ Websites Intro|Apache}}
*[http://usgenwebsites.org/AZApache/ Apache County AZGenWeb Project], a member of [http://usgenwebsites.org/azgenweb/ The AZGenWeb Project], an affiliate of [http://www.usgenweb.org/ The USGenWeb].
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AZ/Apache/ Apache County, Arizona Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)


*[http://usgenwebsites.org/AZApache/ Apache County AZGenWeb Project].
*{{FHL Place IDNum|205760|Arizona|Apache}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/apache-az-genealogy/ Apache County, Arizona Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*{{FSC Place IDNum|109|Arizona|Apache}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


== Research Guides ==
== Research Guides ==
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{{Arizona|Arizona}}
{{Arizona|Arizona}}


[[Category:Arizona Counties]]
[[Category:Arizona Counties]] [[Category:Apache_County,_Arizona]]
[[Category:Apache County, Arizona]]
[[Category:Arizona, United States]]

Revision as of 12:59, 14 November 2022

Guide to Apache County, Arizona ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: St. Johns
Organized: December 21, 1864
Parent County(s): Yavapai
Neighboring Counties
Graham • Greenlee • Navajo • Montezuma (CO) • Catron (NM) • Cibola (NM) • McKinley (NM) • San Juan (NM) • San Juan (UT)
See County Maps
Courthouse
Arizona, Apache County Courthouse.png
Location Map
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County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The County was named for Apache people. The County has St. Johns as its seat and the County was created February 24, 1879. The County is located in the northeast area of the state.[1]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Apache County Courthouse
70 West 3rd Street South
St Johns, AZ 85936
Phone: 928-337-7555
Apache County Courthouse

Clerk Superior Court has marriage, divorce probate and court records from 1879. County Recorder has land records from 1879 [2]

Apache County, Arizona Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Known Beginning Dates for Major Records[3]
*Birth Marriage *Death Court Land Probate Census
1887 1879 1887 1879 1879 1879 1830
*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in July 1909. General compliance by 1926

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

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:[6]

Cities
Towns
Unincorporated communities
American Indian Communities
Census-designated places

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

1852, New Mexico Territory
Arizona is in yellow, left of the dotted line


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.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Apache County, Arizona online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Arizona Cemeteries for more information

Census Records[edit | edit source]

For tips on accessing Census records online, see: Arizona Census.

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1880 5,283 —
1890 4,281 −19.0%
1900 8,297 93.8%
1910 9,196 10.8%
1920 13,196 43.5%
1930 17,765 34.6%
1940 24,095 35.6%
1950 27,767 15.2%
1960 30,438 9.6%
1970 32,298 6.1%
1980 52,108 61.3%
1990 61,591 18.2%
2000 69,423 12.7%
2010 71,518 3.0%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For more about Arizona denominations, see Arizona Church Records.

Ward and Branch Records of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Alpine, Amity, Cooley, Eagar, Greer, Nutrioso, Omer, St. Johns, Union and Vernon.

List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records[edit | edit source]

The general trial courts in Arizona are the county Superior Courts. The contact information for the Superior Court is as follows:
Apache County Superior Court
PO Box 667
70 West 3rd South
St. Johns, Az 85936-0667
Phone: (928) 337-7555
Fax: (928) 337-7586
There is also an Apache County Superior Court Website. The Superior Court handles all cases including general civil litigation, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, juvenile cases, divorces and criminal.

Online Court Indexes and Records

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

American Indians

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.

See Arizona Land and Property for additional information about early Arizona land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions were usually recorded at the county courthouse.

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the Wiki page section Arizona Local Histories.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

San Juan CountyMontezuma CountySan Juan CountyMcKinley CountyCibola CountyCatron CountyGreenlee CountyGraham CountyNavajo CountyAZ APACHE.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War

World War I

World War II

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

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Other Records[edit | edit source]

Voting Records

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

From 1850 to 1864, probate records of Arizona were kept by the probate courts of New Mexico. From 1864 to 1912, the records were handled by county probate courts. 1912 to present, records such as wills, claims, administrations, case files, and calendars are kept in the custody of the clerk of the superior court in the county courthouse.

Online Probate Indexes and Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Arizona Department of Health Services or the county clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Apache County. For state-wide facilities, see Arizona Archives and Libraries.

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Template:Family History Centers Intro

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Apache County. For state-wide library facilities, see Arizona Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Apache County. For state-wide genealogical and historical societies, see Arizona Societies.
Apache County Historical Society
180 W. Cleveland
St. Johns, AZ 85936
Telephone 928-337-4737
Hours 9-5 M-F
FacebookWebsite

White Mountain Historical Society
504 East Mohave St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
Hours 11-2 Thurs.-Sat., June-Aug.
Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

  • 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]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Apache, Arizona," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_County,_Arizona 7/10/2017.
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Apache County, Arizona p. 56. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Apache County, Arizona. Page 56-57 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 52.
  4. ↑ Newberry
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Apache County, Arizona," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_County,_Arizona, accessed 17 February 2019.
  7. ↑ Ariz. Terr. Laws 1895, 18th assy./ pp. 96-105
  8. ↑ Williams 108-110
  9. ↑ U.S. Stat., vol. 9, pp. 922-943; Parry, 102: 29-59; Van Zandt, 11, 28-29; Walker and Bufkin, 19, 20A
  10. ↑ U.S. Stat., vol. 9, ch. 49[1850]/pp. 446-452; Baldwin, 117-137; Van Zandt, 28-29, 162-165
  11. ↑ William Thorndale, and William Dollarhide, Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920 (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1987), 26. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 X2th.
  12. ↑ Original Counties of New Mexico Territory (map).
  13. ↑ U.S. Stat., vol. 12, ch. 56[1863]/pp. 664-665; Ariz. Terr. Laws 1864, 1st assy./ pp. vii-viii; Van Zandt, 162
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