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Apache County, Arizona
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Apache County was created on February 24, 1879 and was formed from Yavapai County. The county seat is St. Johns. The County was named for The Apache Native American people, who are resident in northeastern Arizona.

Counties adjacent to Apache County are Greenlee County (south), Graham County (south), Navajo County (west), Montezuma County, Colorado (northeast), San Juan County, Utah (north), San Juan County, New Mexico (east), McKinley County, New Mexico (east), Cibola County, New Mexico (east), Catron County, New Mexico (east)

Cities include St. Johns. Towns Include Eagar, Springerville. Unincorporated Communities include Alpine, Concho, Greer, Nutrioso, Sanders, Vernon.

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.co.apache.az.us/ .

Apache County Census Records - Federal Population Schedules that exist for Apache County, Arizona are 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930.

Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree are Industry and Agriculture Schedules available for the year 1880. The Mortality Schedules for the year 1880.

Search Arizona Historical Records - Databases include Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records; Birth, Marriage & Death Records; Voter Lists & Census Records; Immigration & Emigration Records; Obituary Records; Military Records; Family Tree Records; Pictures; Stories, Memories & Histories; Directories & Member Lists and much more....

Apache County Court Records - Please call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information.

Apache County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1880, Marriage and Divorce Records from 1879 and Probate Records from 1879 and is located at PO Box 365 St. Johns, AZ 85936; Telephone: (928) 337-7550 ~ Fax: (928) 337-2771. The Apache County Superior Court House is located at 70 West 3rd South, Saint Johns AZ which is three blocks south of the main street in Saint Johns.

County Court Clerks issue marriage licenses, maintain marriage and divorce records, civil, domestic, criminal, juvenile and probate records, Notary Public Bonds and Commissions, and any other duties that the presiding judge may prescribe.

Apache County Recorder has Land Records from 1880 and is located at Apache County Annex Building, First Floor, 75 West Cleveland Street, Post Office Box 425, St. Johns, Arizona 85936; Tel: (928) 337-7514; Fax: (928) 337-7676; Voter Registration: 1-800-361-4402 .

The County Recorder has two principle duties. The first duty of the County Recorder is to record documents, as required by law, to be public record. Instruments recorded include real estate transactions, mortgages, deed of trust, family trusts, personal property, tax liens, mining locations, subdivision plats, records of survey, military discharges, official appointments of office, and other documents required to be made of public record. The second major duty concerns elections since the County Recorder is also the registrar of voters for the county. This involves maintaining the county register, conducting early voting, verifying petition signatures, lists for political parties and candidates, and jury lists.

Apache County Assessor has Tax Records and is located at PO Box 770, St. Johns, Arizona 85936; Phone: (928) 337-7624; Fax: (928) 337-3386 .

The County Assessor’s Office has the statutory duty to locate, identify and value all taxable property in the county’s jurisdiction. The Assessor’s office maintains ownership of certain files, provides public services, value all land, improvements, and personal property annually, maps all parcels and maintains all tax authorities (area and boundaries). The utilization of recorded documents, deeds, plat maps and sub-divisions are among the tools used by the Assessor’s Office to accomplish several of these tasks.

Apache County Vital Records - Has Birth and Death Records from 1887 . Apache County Office of Vital Records, located at 75 W. Cleveland St. 2nd floor, St. Johns, is now issuing certified copies of death certificates for deaths occurring after October 26, 2007. For Birth and Deaths occuring before 2007 contact the Arizona Bureau of Public Health Statistics, Office of Vital Records. See the Vital Records page for more information. You can Order Electronically Online to obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, death or divorce record with a credit or debit card and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering from Vital Records from Archives.com: Order Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records Online!

State and National Research

Statewide Information for Arizona Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records, Tax, Land, Court & Probate Records, Military Records, State Genealogical and Historical Addresses.

Nationwide Information for United States Census Records, Court Records, Probate Records, Tax Records, Land Records, Military Records, Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records, Church & Cemetery Records, Immigration Records and State & County Maps.

Below is a list of online resources for Apache County Family Trees, web forums and other type information dealing with this county.

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Apache County Family Histroy Site Links - The use of published genealogies, electronic files containing genealogical lineage, and other compiled sources can be of tremendous value to a researcher. When view family trees online or not, be sure to only take the info at face value and always follow up with your own sources or verify the ones they provide.

Apache County Court, Probate, Land, Immigration, and Tax Record Links - Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information.

Apache County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Record Links - Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Apache County Census Record Links - Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Apache County Military Record Links - Military and civil service records provide unique facts and insights into the lives of men and women who have served their country at home and abroad.

Apache County Church Links

Apache County Cemetery Links - Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.

Apache County Map & Atlas Links

Apache County General Genealogy Links

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  • Reference Materials & Finding Aids - Reference materials, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other how-to books, can be tremendously helpful in finding and interpreting historical documents. Many of these books can help you learn where to look for more information and how to use what you've already found to uncover more clues.
  • Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
  • Arizona Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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