Apache County, Arizona Genealogy: Difference between revisions

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'''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>  
'''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>  


== Boundary Changes ==
== Boundary Changes ==


When it was created in 1879, Apache County contained all of what is now Navajo County until the county was split in March, 1895 leaving a total area of 11,218 square miles (29,054.5 km<sup>2</sup>).  
When it was created in 1879, Apache County contained all of what is now Navajo County until the county was split in March, 1895 leaving a total area of 11,218 square miles (29,054.5 km<sup>2</sup>).  


== Record Loss ==
== Record Loss ==


== Places/Localities ==
== Places/Localities ==


== Populated Places  ==
== Populated Places  ==
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*Yazzi<br>
*Yazzi<br>


==== Neighboring Counties ====
== Neighboring Counties ==


*[[Catron County, New Mexico|Catron County, New Mexico]]  
*[[Catron County, New Mexico|Catron County, New Mexico]]  
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== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==


==== Cemeteries ====
== Cemeteries ==


[http://arizonagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=8 &nbsp;Arizona Cemetery Transcription and Photo Project]<br>  
[http://arizonagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=8 &nbsp;Arizona Cemetery Transcription and Photo Project]<br>  


==== Church ====
== Church ==


LDS Ward and Branch Records:&nbsp;Alpine, Amity, Cooley, Eagar, Greer, Nutrioso, Omer, St. Johns, Union and Vernon.  
LDS Ward and Branch Records:&nbsp;Alpine, Amity, Cooley, Eagar, Greer, Nutrioso, Omer, St. Johns, Union and Vernon.  


== Court ==
== Court ==


The general trial courts in Arizona are the county Superior Courts. The contact information for the Superior Court is as follows:<br>  
The general trial courts in Arizona are the county Superior Courts. The contact information for the Superior Court is as follows:<br>  
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There is also an [http://www.co.apache.az.us/Departments/Superior/Superior.htm Apache County Superior Court Website]. The Superior Court handles all cases including general civil litigation, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, juvenile cases, divorces and criminal. <br>  
There is also an [http://www.co.apache.az.us/Departments/Superior/Superior.htm Apache County Superior Court Website]. The Superior Court handles all cases including general civil litigation, probate, conservatorships, guardianships, juvenile cases, divorces and criminal. <br>  


The Family History Library has an Index to District Court papers, Apache County, Arizona [1881-1916] Vault US/CAN Film Number {{FHL | 2310860}}
The Family History Library has an Index to District Court papers, Apache County, Arizona [1881-1916] Vault US/CAN Film Number {{FHL | 2310860}}  


==== Land ====
== Land ==


==== Local Histories ====
== Local Histories ==


==== Maps ====
== Maps ==


==== Military ====
== Military ==


==== Newspapers ====
== Newspapers ==


==== Probate ====
== Probate ==


==== Taxation ====
== Taxation ==


==== Vital Records ====
== Vital Records ==


1,728 marriages from 22 May 1879 to 16 Nov 1930 are listed on the [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index].  
1,728 marriages from 22 May 1879 to 16 Nov 1930 are listed on the [http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/search.cfm Western States Marriage Index].  


== Societies and Libraries ==
== Societies and Libraries ==


[http://www.wmonline.com/attract/apmuseum.htm Apache County Historical Society ]<br>180 W. Cleveland <br>St. Johns, AZ 85936 <br>Telephone 928-337-4737 <br>&nbsp;Hours 9-5 M-F <br>  
[http://www.wmonline.com/attract/apmuseum.htm Apache County Historical Society ]<br>180 W. Cleveland <br>St. Johns, AZ 85936 <br>Telephone 928-337-4737 <br>&nbsp;Hours 9-5 M-F <br>  
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White Mountain Historical Society <br>504 East Mohave St. <br>Springerville, AZ 85938 <br>Hours 11-2 Thurs.-Sat., June-Aug. <br>  
White Mountain Historical Society <br>504 East Mohave St. <br>Springerville, AZ 85938 <br>Hours 11-2 Thurs.-Sat., June-Aug. <br>  


== Family History Centers ==
== Family History Centers ==


'''Chinle Arizona'''<br>Highway 63<br>Chinle, Apache, Arizona, United States<br>Telephone: 520-871-4605<br>  
'''Chinle Arizona'''<br>Highway 63<br>Chinle, Apache, Arizona, United States<br>Telephone: 520-871-4605<br>  
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These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.<br>  
These are not mailing addresses. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.<br>  


== Web Sites ==
== Web Sites ==


*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.  
*USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.  
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*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AZ/Apache/ Apache County,&nbsp;Arizona Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AZ/Apache/ Apache County,&nbsp;Arizona Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)


== References ==
== References ==


{{reflist}} {{Arizona}} {{Arizona-stub}}  
{{reflist}} {{Arizona}} {{Arizona-stub}}  


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