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Genealogical Records in IdahoTypes of Records and Where they are HeldBirth and Death RecordsIdaho did not require registration of birth and death records until 1907. The law governing the registration of births and deaths was changed in 1911, at which time births and deaths were registered directly with the state. These are available by writing the Vital Statistics Unit of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The State office has records since 1911; for records from 1907 to 1911 write to the County Recorder in the county where the event occurred. The earliest recorded birth records for Latah county are 1907; the earliest death records 1888. The Latah County Historical Society has a file of recent obituaries (1980s to present) from local newspapers. Most of these have been indexed. The Special Collections Department of the University of Idaho Library has several compilations of birth and death records. See the bibliography for more information. One major index to birth and marriage records in all states is the International Genealogical Index amended regularly by the Genealogical Society of Utah and accessible through its Family History Library and branches. See address below. Marriage and Divorce RecordsDistrict courts in Idaho were given jurisdiction in divorce cases by an act passed by the first Territorial Legislative Assembly in 1864. Divorce and annulment actions were filed in the district court in the same manner as other civil cases. Statewide records of Idaho's marriage and divorce records began in 1947. For copies write to the Vital Statistics Units, Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare. The earliest recorded marriage records for Latah county are 1888. Restrictions apply when requesting vital information for other than your own family. Written authorization from the individual or immediate relative is often required. There is no published index for Idaho vital records held by the state. Census Records - FederalThe manuscript census records for Idaho from 1863-1920 (except for 1890 which was destroyed by fire) are available on microfilm at the University of Idaho Library. Land RecordsLand offices kept records of each land entry, including tract books, and township plat records. These records cover the years 1868-1910 and are on file at the National Archives Field Office in Seattle and the BLM Office in Boise. The National Archives in Washington, D.C. has the land entry case files. Records for the Lewiston Land Office (1874-1908) are on microfiche in Seattle. Also on file in Seattle are records for the Office of Surveyor General of Idaho, 1913-1950. See below for addresses. The custodian of land records on the county level in Idaho is the county recorder. The originals of these county records are on file at the local county court house. The earliest recorded land records for Latah County are 1888. Probate RecordsRecords include appraisals, claims, estate cases, fee books, final accounts, guardianships, inheritance tax records, inventories, letters, and wills. These records are available from the probate clerk at the county courthouse. The Latah County Historical Society holds the probate records from 1888-1908. Court RecordsCourts keeping records of genealogical value are district courts, and magistrate divisions of the district courts.. Records are maintained by the clerk of the court at the local county courthouse. Records date from the beginning of Latah County in 1888. Idaho Supreme Court cases, 1890-1950, and the territorial supreme court records are available at the Idaho State Historical Society and also the Family History Library. Cemetery RecordsThe Idaho Historical Society has gathered a number of cemetery records from throughout the state, but a comprehensive listing does not exist. For specific information write or phone the Idaho Historical Society, Genealogy Department. In Moscow information may be obtained from the Moscow Cemetery District Office which has lot deeds from 1892 and interment records from 1918; a fire destroyed earlier interment records.. Immigration RecordsBy 1924 Idaho was under the jurisdiction of the Spokane office of the Bureau of Immigration. The port of entry was at Eastport, Idaho. Eastport records are filed with the Seattle passenger lists (1890-1957) at the National Archives. These have been microfilmed but are not indexed. Native American RecordsRecords are available for the Fort Hall Agency (1889-1952) and the Northern Idaho Agency at Lapwai (1875-1964). These are at the National Archives Seattle branch and the Idaho Historical Society. The Special Collections Department of the University of Idaho also has a photocopy of the manuscript of the Nez Perce land allotments register dating from the 1890s; this lists the owner of the land and family members. (MG 221). Bibliography of Latah County Genealogical Source MaterialGeneral Sources
Births, deaths, marriage licenses, marriages, anniversaries, divorces,
and birthday parties in the Moscow, Idaho area, 1889-1912. Transcribed
by Kathleen R. Probasco.
Idaho State federal census index, 1910 / Idaho. Genealogical Society,
Inc., Boise (4620 Overland Rd., #204, Boise 73705-2867) : The
Society, c1991.
Inland Empire Genealogical Conference (2d : 1979, University of
Idaho). Our personal heritage, opportunities, obligations and
options : a pre-conference program to the Second Annual Inland
Empire Genealogical Conference, June 14, 15, and 16, 1979, Student
Union Building, University of Idaho, Moscow, Id / Sponsored by
Office of Continuing Education, University of Idaho and Palouse
Genealogical Society and Association for Humanities in Idaho,
1979. Moscow : University of Idaho, 1979.
Latah County (Idaho) cemetery records / transcribed by Latah County
Genealogical Society. [Moscow] : The Society, 1981.
Latah County Genealogical Society. Date: 1981 Summary Holdings:
Luebbert, Nancy. A guide to historical and genealogical records
in Latah County, Idaho / compiled by Nancy Luebbert, Bette Meyer,
Keith Petersen. Moscow, Idaho : Latah County Historical Society,
1981.
Monserud, Merideth L. Deaths in Latah County, Idaho : register
of deaths recorded at the Latah County Courthouse, Moscow, Idaho.
Compiled by Merideth L. Monserud. [Moscow, Idaho] (611 E. 3rd
St., Moscow 83843) : M.L. Monserud, 1981.
Petersen, Keith. A guide to historical and genealogical research
libraries in Asotin County, Washington, Latah County, Idaho, Nez
Perce County, Idaho, Whitman County, Washington / compiled by
Keith Petersen: Moscow, Idaho : Latah County Historical Society,
1983.
Schell, Dorothy Viets. Latah County, Idaho, birth records, 1907-1911
/ compiled by Dorothy Viets Schell. Moscow, Idaho (731 S. Blaine,
Moscow 83843) : D.V. Schell, 1982.
Vital statistics: Latah County, Idaho, 1886- [!] 1892. [Moscow,
Id., 1977?] Other useful sources, available in Special Collections, include:
Polk City Directories Useful Addresses:Bureau of Land Management Office 1387 S. Vinnell Way Boise, Idaho 83709 Latah County Courthouse 5th and Van Buren Moscow, ID 83843 882-8580 Department of Corrections Box 7309 Boise, Idaho 83707 Latah County Historical Society 327 E. Second St. Moscow, ID 83843 Ph. (208) 882-1004 Family History Center LDS Stake Center 1657 Blaine St. Moscow, ID 83843 Ph. (208) 882-2797 Moscow Cemetery District 1650 Troy Road Moscow, ID 83843 882-2044 Idaho State Historical Society 6l0 Julia Davis Drive Boise, ID 83706 National Archives-Pacific Northwest Region 6125 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle, WA 98115 Idaho Genealogical Society P.O. Box 1854 Boise, Idaho 83701-1854 Ph. (208) 384-0542 Vital Statistics Unit Idaho Department of Health and Welfare 450 West State St. Statehouse Mall Boise, ID 83720-9990 Idaho Genealogy on the World Wide Web
Originally compiled by Judith Nielsen, August 1995. |
