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Saline County, Arkansas

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records

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Saline County was created on 2 November 1835 and was formed from Pulaski County. In the heart of central Arkansas, Saline County was named for the salt works that were located within its limits. The salt mines began work in the 1820s and its goods were shipped throughout the southern United States. The Saline River flows through its boundaries. The seat of government is Benton.

Saline County is bordered by Perry County (northwest), Pulaski County (northeast), Grant County, Hot Spring County (southwest), Garland County (west). Cities, Towns & Communities include Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, East End, Haskell, Hot Springs Village, Salem, Shannon Hills, Traskwood

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.salinecounty.org/ .

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County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Arkansas Marriage Records, Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records

Saline County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1836 and Land Records from 1836 and is located at 200 North Main Street, Benton, 72015; (501) 303-5615 .

Saline County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1836 and Probate Records from 1836 and is located at 200 North Main Street, Benton, 72015; (501) 303-5630

Tax records are located in the county courthouse and the Arkansas History Commission.

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Saline County Court Records by clicking the link below:

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County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Arkansas

Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Arkansas Vital Records, 4815 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205, Please allow up to approximately 4-6 weeks for processing of all type of certificates when ordered through the mail. They have the following records:

  • Birth Certificates: Birth records maintained by Arkansas Vital Records start with February 1, 1914 through the present. Vital Records does have a limited number of birth records prior to 1914. The birth records dated prior to 1914 were filed with Arkansas Vital Records after 1914. They have original copies of Little Rock and Fort Smith births dating from 1881.
    • Cost: The cost of a birth record is $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy ordered of the same record at the same time. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $12.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $12.00 search fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
  • Death Certificates: Death records maintained by Arkansas Vital Records start with February 1, 1914 through the present. Arkansas Vital Records does have a limited number of deaths occurring prior to 1914 for Little Rock and Fort Smith dating from 1881. The Arkansas History Commission has a death index of deaths occurring in Arkansas from 1914 through 1949. This is only an alphabetical listing of deaths occurring in Arkansas. The History Commission does not have copies of the death records.
    • Cost: The cost of a certified death certificate is $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time for the same certificate. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $10.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $10.00 search fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
  • Marriage & Divorce Certificates: Marriage records maintained in Arkansas Vital Records begin with January 1917. Arkansas Vital Records does not have any marriage records prior to 1917.
    Divorce records maintained in Arkansas Vital Records begin with January 1923. Arkansas Vital Records does not have any divorce records prior to 1923. Records of marriage & divorce proceedings are available from the Saline County clerk of Probate Court that granted the decree.You can download an application online for Marriage Certificates or Divorce Certificates .
    • Cost: Arkansas Vital Records maintains a file of marriage and divorce coupons. These coupons are acceptable with organizations that require a certified record. The cost of a marriage or divorce coupon is $10.00 for each copy. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $10.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $10.00 search fee.
  • Order In Person: The certificates may be ordered by coming into this office. If you want the copy the same day, our hours for same day service are 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Monday – Friday. The office is located at 4815 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205.
  • Order By Mail: Mail a check or money order (no cash) payable to the "Vital Records " along with the necessary information to the following address: Vital Records, PO Box 8184, Little Rock AR 72203-8184. Please include return address on envelope and application form. Processing Time takes 4-6 weeks when ordered by MAIL or 2-5 Days when you Order Online.
  • Ordering Vital Records - You can also order Order Electronically Online or You can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Saline County Vital Records by clicking the link below:

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County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Arkansas

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

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Saline County, Arkansas are 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Saline County, Arkansas are Industry and Agriculture Schedules 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Saline County Census Records by clicking the link below:

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County Maps & Atlases

See Also Statewide Maps that exist for Arkansas

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Maps. Email us with websites containing Saline County Maps by clicking the link below:

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County Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Military Records in Arkansas

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Saline County Military Records by clicking the link below:

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County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Arkansas Genealogical Addresses

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Saline County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

  • Submit a website for Saline Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Saline County History and Heritage Society, Inc., PO Box 221, Bryant, AR 72022-0221, (501) 847-0402
    The Saline County History & Heritage Society, Inc. was formed in 1986, with the objective of preserving the history of Saline County and her families. At the time of the founding of the SCHHS, there was virtually nothing in print on Saline County, although the county is one of the oldest in the state, having been formed on November 2, 1835 from Pulaski county.
    Saline County is one of a small number of counties with county records virtually intact: there have been no courthouse fires, although losses of records have occurred over the years through neglect.
    The Saline is the BI-annual publication of the SCHHS and contains about 125 pages annually. Publication dates are March and September of each year. The Saline includes cemetery surveys, Civil War reminiscences and letters, Saline County family histories, pictures, local histories, and anything to enlighten the reader on the subject of Saline County. Members are entitled to unlimited free queries on Saline County subjects.
    SCHHS meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the meeting room of the Woodall Central Fire station in downtown Benton.
    The SCHHS operates the SCHHS Archives and Family Research Center in the basement of the U.A.L.R. Learning center at 401 River Street in Benton, Arkansas. The Research Center is open Tuesday and Wednesday of each week from 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Our phone number is (501) 778- 3770.
    Our membership dues are $15.00 for individual member; $22.50 for couple;
    Institutional Member (Any organization, board, school, library, or institution) $15.00; Sustaining Member $50.00 minimum; Business $100.00; Life Membership $300.00. Membership is on a calendar year basis, from January 1 through December 31. SCHHS is a non-profit organization.
    Submitted by Steve Perdue, board member, SCHHS.
  • The Gann Museum, Benton, AR, 218 So. Market Street, Benton, AR 72015, Phone (501) 778-5513
    Pub: The Gann Museum of Saline County; Tue-Sat 10:00-2:00, Sun 1:30-4:00
  • Saline County Genealogy (Arkansas Project)
  • Arkansas History Commission, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; 501.682.6900
  • Arkansas Genealogical Society, 1411 Shady Grove Road, P.O. Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908; Phone: 501-262-4513
  • Arkansas Historical Society, 422 South Sixth Street, Van Buren, AR 72201
  • Arkansas Family History Association, 609 Colynwood, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120; 501-835-7502
  • Arkansas Historical Association, 416 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701; 479-575-5884, 479-575-2775 FAX
  • 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.
  • Arkansas Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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County Church & Cemeteries

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Arkansas

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.

There are many churches and cemeteries in Saline County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Saline County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Saline County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:

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County Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Arkansas

 

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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. Below is a list of online resources for Saline County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information . Email us with websites containing Saline County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:

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