Birth and death records do not exist for Kansas prior to 1885. The Kansas State Historical Society has a few original vital records, primarily on microfilm. Please consult the local records and vital records card catalogs in the research room for a list of our holdings. The local records catalog is arranged by county and creator. Due to changes in county boundaries or mergers, patrons may need to consult more than one county listing.
Staff is happy to help patrons with vital records research.
Topeka State Hospital cemetery records for persons in state care and treatment for mental illness from 1872 to 1997 and buried at the Topeka facility upon death.