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Gila County, Arizona
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Gila County was created on February 8, 1881 and was formed from Parts of Maricopa County and Pinal County. The county seat is Globe. Gila County was named for the Gila River, a river that flows through Arizona, whose name comes from a Pima Indian word.

Counties adjacent to Gila County are Yavapai County (northwest), Maricopa County (west), Pinal County (south), Graham County (southeast), Navajo County (east, northeast), Coconino County (north).

Cities include Globe. Towns Include Hayden, Miami, Payson, Star Valley, Winkelman. Unincorporated Communities include Kohls Ranch, Punkin Center.

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

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

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....

Gila 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.

Gila County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1881 , Marriage and Divorce Records from 1889 and Probate Records from 1881 and is located at Globe Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street Globe, AZ 85501; 928-425-3231 or Payson Courthouse, 714 S. Beeline Hwy., Payson, AZ 85541 ; 928-474-3978

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.

Gila County Recorder has Land Records from 1881 and is located at 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501; Phone: 1-928-402-8731 TDD number 711; Toll Free- 1-800-291-4452 (In-State) .

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.

Gila County Assessor has Tax Records and is located at 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501; 928-425-3231 -- 1-800-304-4452 WITHIN ARIZONA ONLY; -- 928-472-5340 ACCESS TO GLOBE COURTHOUSE -- 928-472-7973 ASSESSOR'S OFFICE IN PAYSON .

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.

Gila County Vital Records Office has Birth and Death Records from 1887 and is located at 5515 South Apache Avenue, Globe, AZ 85501, (928) 425-3231 ext. 8803.

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!

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

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Gila 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.

Gila 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.

Gila 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.

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Gila 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

Gila 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.

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Gila 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.

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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.
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