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[http://www.idaho.gov/aboutidaho/county/valley.html Valley County Courthouse]<br>219 North Main Street<br>Cascade, ID 83611-0737<br>Phone: (208) 382-4297<br>Fax: (208) 382-4955<br><br>County records has marriage records from 1929, and land records from 1904. County Clerk has divorce records from 1950, probate records from 1934 and court records from 1917.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Valley County, Idaho page 180, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | [http://www.idaho.gov/aboutidaho/county/valley.html Valley County Courthouse]<br>219 North Main Street<br>Cascade, ID 83611-0737<br>Phone: (208) 382-4297<br>Fax: (208) 382-4955<br><br>County records has marriage records from 1929, and land records from 1904. County Clerk has divorce records from 1950, probate records from 1934 and court records from 1917.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Valley County, Idaho page 180, {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> | ||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to {{PAGENAME}} entries with names, images, or information. | The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to {{PAGENAME}} entries with names, images, or information. | ||
{{Tip|Don't overlook {{ | {{Tip|Don't overlook {{FSC|Idaho, Valley|place|disp={{PAGENAME}}}} items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see [[Valley County, Idaho#Archives.2C_Libraries.2C_etc.|Archives and Libraries]].}} | ||
<br> Many of the older court, land, naturalization, probate, pension, and vital records for Valley County have been microfilmed and are available at the {{ | <br> Many of the older court, land, naturalization, probate, pension, and vital records for Valley County have been microfilmed and are available at the {{FSC|Idaho%2C+Valley|subject|disp=FamilySearch Library}} in Salt Lake City and through their FamilySearch centers. They are also available at the [http://history.idaho.gov/ Idaho State Archives] in Boise. Details of the county records in these respective institutions can be obtained from their online catalogs or listings. Original records which have been microfilmed and more recent records are in the county courthouse in Cascade<ref>Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, Number 10, ''Counties and County Seats'', Reissued July, 1991.</ref>. | ||
=== Cemeteries === | === Cemeteries === | ||
There are many cemeteries in Valley County. For a list of those that have been identified, and links to transcriptions and/or photographs of tombstones, go to [[Valley County, Idaho Cemetery Records|Valley County, Idaho Cemetery Records]]. | |||
For the cemeteries in or immediately adjacent to the cities, please see the city pages for the cities listed above. | |||
=== Church === | === Church === | ||
===== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) ===== | ===== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) ===== | ||
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In 1930, Valley County was part of Northwestern States Mission. | In 1930, Valley County was part of Northwestern States Mission. | ||
*The following are local congregations (wards) which existed in Valley County, Idaho prior to 1950. | *The following are local congregations (wards) which existed in Valley County, Idaho prior to 1950. | ||
**For original or later records, check with the [[Church History Library]] in Salt Lake City. | **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 [ | **Many of the records to about 1948 are available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]in Salt Lake City and at its [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]. | ||
*1917--Valley County, Idaho was created 26 February 1917 from Idaho and Boise Counties. | *1917--Valley County, Idaho was created 26 February 1917 from Idaho and Boise Counties. | ||
*{{ | *{{FSC|Saints. Cascade|corporate|disp=Cascade}} | ||
=== County Commissioners' Records === | === County Commissioners' Records === | ||
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=== Court Records === | === Court Records === | ||
Some of the early court records of | Some of the early court records of Valley County, Idaho have been microfilmed and are available at the [http://history.idaho.gov/County_Records_ISHS_microfilm.pdf Idaho State Archives] in Boise, Idaho. The records filmed include civil suits, divorce papers, judgment dockets, etc. Copies of these microfilmed court records are also available at the {{FSC|535153|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}} in Salt Lake City, Utah or at any of the Library's [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers.] Additional court records and more recent records are housed at the Valley County courthouse in Cascade, and can be accessed by making a visit there. | ||
Some of the records of the courts of | Some of the records of the courts of Valley County that have been microfilmed include: | ||
*County records, 1917-1937 Idaho. District Court (Valley County) | *County records, 1917-1937 Idaho. District Court (Valley County) | ||
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=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
The I[https://www.familysearch.org/locations Idaho State Archives] has in its collections copies of city, county, state and regional directories. | The I[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Idaho State Archives] has in its collections copies of city, county, state and regional directories. | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
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=== Land and Property === | === Land and Property === | ||
[[Image:Valley CO. Payette Lake near McCall, Art Roberts Park2 2007.jpg | [[Image:Valley CO. Payette Lake near McCall, Art Roberts Park2 2007.jpg|right|320x230px]] Land and Property records are generally recorded in the county courthouse of the county in which the transaction took place. For original records of Valley County, Idaho, one may visit the courthouse in Cascade, Idaho. | ||
The [http://history.idaho.gov/county_microfilm.html Idaho State Archives] has microfilmed many deeds, homestead records, etc., of | The [http://history.idaho.gov/county_microfilm.html Idaho State Archives] has microfilmed many deeds, homestead records, etc., of Valley County , and these can be accessed by visiting the Archives in Boise, Idaho. | ||
Some {{ | Some {{FSC|535229|subject-id|disp=land records}} have been microfilmed by the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and are available for viewing there or at any of the Library's [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers.] | ||
=== Maps === | === Maps === | ||
[[Image:Idvalley.jpg| | [[Image:Idvalley.jpg|640px|Idvalley.jpg]] | ||
*A digital Valley County Idaho map is [http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/counties/valley/valley.htm available online.] | *A digital Valley County Idaho map is [http://imnh.isu.edu/digitalatlas/counties/valley/valley.htm available online.] | ||
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=== Military === | === Military === | ||
World War I draft registration cards, 1917-1918, for Valley County have been microfilmed. Copies of these records are available at the | World War I draft registration cards, 1917-1918, for Valley County have been microfilmed. Copies of these records are available at the FamilySearch Library (their {{FSC|746974|title-id|disp=microfilm number 1452224}}) and are also [http://content.ancestry.com/Browse/list.aspx?dbid=6482&path=Idaho.Valley+County 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. | ||
=== Miscellaneous Series === | === Miscellaneous Series === | ||
Often overlooked by the genealogist, this group of volumes '''may''' contain affidavits for citizenship, final disposition of estates, divorce decrees, and many other types of valuable documents. The content varies from county to county, year to year and from clerk to clerk. When the estate case files, civil or criminal files are not available or have been destroyed, you may find key documents recorded here. Most counties will have an index to this series and it is a <u>must</u> search if the information you are seeking is not found elsewhere. | Often overlooked by the genealogist, this group of volumes '''may''' contain affidavits for citizenship, final disposition of estates, divorce decrees, and many other types of valuable documents. The content varies from county to county, year to year and from clerk to clerk. When the estate case files, civil or criminal files are not available or have been destroyed, you may find key documents recorded here. Most counties will have an index to this series and it is a <u>must</u> search if the information you are seeking is not found elsewhere. The following Valley County records have been microfilmed and are available for viewing at the Valley County courthouse in Cascade, Idaho or at the [http://history.idaho.gov/County_Records_ISHS_microfilm.pdf Idaho State Archives] in Boise, Idaho: | ||
*Index to Misc. Records, Book 1 1879-1973 Court | *Index to Misc. Records, Book 1 1879-1973 Court | ||
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*Miscellaneous Record, Book 4 | *Miscellaneous Record, Book 4 | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah also has microfilmed copies of these {{FSC|368608|title-id|disp=Miscellaneous }}records which can be viewed at the Library in Salt Lake City and at any of its [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers.] | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
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=== Pension Records === | === Pension Records === | ||
Mothers' Pensions were provided by the State of Idaho for widows and/or orphans, under certain conditions. Petitions for those pensions were filed with the probate court in each county. The original papers for several counties have been transferred to the Idaho State Archives in Boise and have been indexed. Valley County [http://history.idaho.gov/ | Mothers' Pensions were provided by the State of Idaho for widows and/or orphans, under certain conditions. Petitions for those pensions were filed with the probate court in each county. The original papers for several counties have been transferred to the Idaho State Archives in Boise and have been indexed. Valley County [http://www.history.idaho.gov/mothers-pension Mothers' Pensions] are included in that index. This index is available online.<br>Microfilmed copies of these records are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho and at the {{FSC|368600|title-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}} in Salt Lake City, Utah or at any of the Library's [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers.] | ||
=== Probate === | === Probate === | ||
Some early {{ | Some early {{FSC|535208|subject-id|disp=Probate records}} for Valley County have been microfilmed by the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are available for viewing at their Library in Salt Lake or at any of their [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers.] The [http://history.idaho.gov/County_Records_ISHS_microfilm.pdf Idaho State Archives] has also made copies of early Valley County records which can be viewed at their facility. | ||
For more recent or other probate records, it is suggested that you visit the Valley County courthouse in Cascade. | For more recent or other probate records, it is suggested that you visit the Valley County courthouse in Cascade. | ||
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=== Taxation === | === Taxation === | ||
Any existing tax assessment rolls for | Any existing tax assessment rolls for Valley County should be in the courthouse in Cascade and would need to be accessed by visiting there. | ||
=== Vital Records === | === Vital Records === | ||
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===== Birth ===== | ===== Birth ===== | ||
There is | There is more detailed information on where to access [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/idaho.htm Idaho birth records] at this website. | ||
See also [[Idaho Vital Records|Idaho Vital Records]]. | See also [[Idaho Vital Records|Idaho Vital Records]]. | ||
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*Cascade Public Library<br>105 N Front St<br>Cascade, ID 83611<br>Phone: (208) 382-4757 | *Cascade Public Library<br>105 N Front St<br>Cascade, ID 83611<br>Phone: (208) 382-4757 | ||
*Mccall Public Library<br>218 E Park St<br>Mccall, ID 83638<br>Phone: (208) 634-5522<br>[http://mccall.lili.org/ Website] | *Mccall Public Library<br>218 E Park St<br>Mccall, ID 83638<br>Phone: (208) 634-5522<br>[http://mccall.lili.org/ Website] | ||
*[ | *[https://cascade.lili.org/ Valley County Genealogy Society and Cascade Public Library] | ||
*Central Idaho Historical Museum<br>1001 State Street, Mccall, ID 83638-3705<br>(208) 634-4497 | *Central Idaho Historical Museum<br>1001 State Street, Mccall, ID 83638-3705<br>(208) 634-4497 | ||
*Valley County Museum<br>13131 Farm to Market Road, Donnelly, ID 83615<br>(208) 325-8628<br> | *Valley County Museum<br>13131 Farm to Market Road, Donnelly, ID 83615<br>(208) 325-8628<br> | ||
==== | ==== FamilySearch Centers ==== | ||
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*[ | *[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/id/cascade/560-n-hwy-55 Cascade Idaho FamilySearch Center] | ||
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/id/garden-valley/950-banks-lowman-road Garden Valley Idaho FamilySearch Center] | |||
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== | == Websites == | ||
*[http://valley.idgenweb.org/ The Valley County ID GenWeb Project], a member of [[IDGenWeb|The IDGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]] | *[http://valley.idgenweb.org/ The Valley County ID GenWeb Project], a member of [[IDGenWeb|The IDGenWeb Project]], an affiliate of [[USGenWeb|The USGenWeb Project]] | ||
*{{ | *{{FSC|Idaho%2C+Valley|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}} | ||
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/ID/Valley/ Valley County, Idaho Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium) | *[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/ID/Valley/ Valley County, Idaho Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium) | ||
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{{Idaho|Idaho}} | {{Idaho|Idaho}} | ||
[[Category:Valley_County,_Idaho | [[Category:Valley_County,_Idaho]] | ||
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County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Valley County Courthouse
219 North Main Street
Cascade, ID 83611-0737
Phone: (208) 382-4297
Fax: (208) 382-4955
County records has marriage records from 1929, and land records from 1904. County Clerk has divorce records from 1950, probate records from 1934 and court records from 1917.[1]
Resources[edit | edit source]
The types of records that follow are used for genealogy and family history. Most tell what you may learn and how to locate the records. Links to Internet sites usually go directly to Alpha, Idaho entries with names, images, or information.
 |
Don't overlook Alpha, Idaho items in the FamilySearch Library Catalog. For other libraries (local and national) or to gain access to items of interest, see Archives and Libraries. |
Many of the older court, land, naturalization, probate, pension, and vital records for Valley County have been microfilmed and are available at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City and through their FamilySearch centers. They are also available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise. Details of the county records in these respective institutions can be obtained from their online catalogs or listings. Original records which have been microfilmed and more recent records are in the county courthouse in Cascade[2].
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
There are many cemeteries in Valley County. For a list of those that have been identified, and links to transcriptions and/or photographs of tombstones, go to Valley County, Idaho Cemetery Records.
For the cemeteries in or immediately adjacent to the cities, please see the city pages for the cities listed above.
Church[edit | edit source]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons)[edit | edit source]
|
In 1930, Valley County was part of Northwestern States Mission.
- The following are local congregations (wards) which existed in Valley 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--Valley County, Idaho was created 26 February 1917 from Idaho and Boise Counties.
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.
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Some of the early court records of Valley County, Idaho have been microfilmed and are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho. The records filmed include civil suits, divorce papers, judgment dockets, etc. Copies of these microfilmed court records are also available at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah or at any of the Library's FamilySearch Centers. Additional court records and more recent records are housed at the Valley County courthouse in Cascade, and can be accessed by making a visit there.
Some of the records of the courts of Valley County that have been microfilmed include:
- County records, 1917-1937 Idaho. District Court (Valley County)
- Register of action, 1917-1934 Idaho. Probate Court (Valley County)
Judgment Books
- Judgment index Idaho. County Court (Valley County)
- Judgment record, 1892-1925 Idaho. District Court (Valley County)
Directories[edit | edit source]
The IIdaho State Archives has in its collections copies of city, county, state and regional directories.
History[edit | edit source]
Land and Property[edit | edit source]
Land and Property records are generally recorded in the county courthouse of the county in which the transaction took place. For original records of Valley County, Idaho, one may visit the courthouse in Cascade, Idaho.
The Idaho State Archives has microfilmed many deeds, homestead records, etc., of Valley County , and these can be accessed by visiting the Archives in Boise, Idaho.
Some land records have been microfilmed by the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and are available for viewing there or at any of the Library's FamilySearch Centers.
Maps[edit | edit source]
- A digital Valley County Idaho map is available online.
- Map of Valley County, Idaho is available online.
Military[edit | edit source]
World War I draft registration cards, 1917-1918, for Valley County have been microfilmed. Copies of these records are available at the FamilySearch Library (their microfilm number 1452224) 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.
Miscellaneous Series[edit | edit source]
Often overlooked by the genealogist, this group of volumes may contain affidavits for citizenship, final disposition of estates, divorce decrees, and many other types of valuable documents. The content varies from county to county, year to year and from clerk to clerk. When the estate case files, civil or criminal files are not available or have been destroyed, you may find key documents recorded here. Most counties will have an index to this series and it is a must search if the information you are seeking is not found elsewhere. The following Valley County records have been microfilmed and are available for viewing at the Valley County courthouse in Cascade, Idaho or at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho:
- Index to Misc. Records, Book 1 1879-1973 Court
- Transcribed Miscellaneous Records, Idaho County, Book 1, pp 1-149 (con't on Valley-2/1) 1888-1903 Court
- Transcribed Miscellaneous Records, Idaho County, Book 1, pp 150-472 (con't from Valley-1/5) 1901-1903 Court
- Miscellaneous Record, Book 1 1879-1917 Court
- Miscellaneous Record, Book 2 1917-1925 Court
- Miscellaneous Record, Book 3 1917-1924 Court
- Miscellaneous Record, Book 4
The FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah also has microfilmed copies of these Miscellaneousrecords which can be viewed at the Library in Salt Lake City and at any of its FamilySearch Centers.
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Current[edit | edit source]
- Cascade Advocate
- Star - News
Historical[edit | edit source]
The Idaho State Archives has issues of many Idaho Newspapers in its collections.
Pension Records[edit | edit source]
Mothers' Pensions were provided by the State of Idaho for widows and/or orphans, under certain conditions. Petitions for those pensions were filed with the probate court in each county. The original papers for several counties have been transferred to the Idaho State Archives in Boise and have been indexed. Valley County Mothers' Pensions are included in that index. This index is available online.
Microfilmed copies of these records are available at the Idaho State Archives in Boise, Idaho and at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah or at any of the Library's FamilySearch Centers.
Probate[edit | edit source]
Some early Probate records for Valley County have been microfilmed by the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are available for viewing at their Library in Salt Lake or at any of their FamilySearch Centers. The Idaho State Archives has also made copies of early Valley County records which can be viewed at their facility.
For more recent or other probate records, it is suggested that you visit the Valley County courthouse in Cascade.
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Any existing tax assessment rolls for Valley County should be in the courthouse in Cascade and would need to be accessed by visiting there.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Birth[edit | edit source]
There is more detailed information on where to access Idaho birth records at this website.
See also Idaho Vital Records.
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Over 600 marriages, 1917-1939, are listed on the Western States Marriage Index.
See also Idaho Vital Records
Death[edit | edit source]
See also Idaho Vital Records
Societies and 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. The following libraries may have some resources of value, but use of some or all of them may require a visit to the library.
- Cascade Public Library
105 N Front St
Cascade, ID 83611
Phone: (208) 382-4757 - Mccall Public Library
218 E Park St
Mccall, ID 83638
Phone: (208) 634-5522
Website - Valley County Genealogy Society and Cascade Public Library
- Central Idaho Historical Museum
1001 State Street, Mccall, ID 83638-3705
(208) 634-4497 - Valley County Museum
13131 Farm to Market Road, Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-8628
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
Websites[edit | edit source]
- The Valley County ID GenWeb Project, a member of The IDGenWeb Project, an affiliate of The USGenWeb Project
- FamilySearch Catalog
- Valley County, Idaho Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Valley County, Idaho page 180, At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, Number 10, Counties and County Seats, Reissued July, 1991.