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Platte County, Nebraska Genealogy

∣ Societies and Family History Resources ∣ Government Records ∣ Genealogy Links ∣ Publications ∣ Census Records ∣
∣ Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records ∣ Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records ∣
∣ Cemeteries & Graveyards ∣ Church & Bible Records ∣ County History ∣ Military Records ∣ Schools & Directories ∣

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Platte County

Platte County was founded on January 26, 1856 from Greene County and Luop County. You see, the county was named in honor of Platte River which is in turn named for the French word for flat.

Currently the Platte County Seat is located in Columbus and also the county government website is http://www.plattecounty.net/

Places adjoining Platte County are Colfax County  (east), Butler County  (southeast), Polk County  (south), Merrick County  (south), Nance County  (southwest), Boone County  (west), Madison County  (north), Stanton County  (northeast).

Cities and towns situated in Platte County consists of Columbus, Cornlea, Creston, Duncan, Humphrey, Lindsay, Monroe, Newman Grove, Platte Center, Tarnov.

Townships located in the county include Bismark, Burrows, Butler, Columbus, Creston, Grand Prairie, Granville, Humphrey, Joliet, Lost Creek, Loup, Monroe, Oconee, St. Bernard, Shell Creek, Sherman, Walker, Woodville.

Platte County has Federal Census Schedules to assist in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules exist for 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Mortality Schedules are available for 1860, 1870 and 1880 . Industry and Agriculture Schedules exist for 1860, 1870 and 1880 . The Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. There are free downloadable and printable census forms to help with your research.

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Platte County Society and Family History Resources

A list of Platte County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives. See Also Nebraska Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links.

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Platte County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often fail to notice the great importance of Platte County court, probate, and land records as a resource of family history and genealogy information. Buried away in Nebraska courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of the many Nebraska citizens. The chances are excellent that your particular ancestors have left a in-depth record of at least quite a few facets of their lives in the Platte County court records. Even if your forefathers is not referred to in a Court case, give some thought to all of the other procedures which could have lead to him or her appearing in court records.

Make sure you speak to the clerk's dept to determine hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics just before visiting or asking for information because of many times changing contact info. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The data files are readily available to interested parties, barring confidential issues. Many workers will help people in obtaining the materials, but it is up to the individual to complete the research.

The following details denotes exactly what marriage, birth, death, land, probate, and court records are typically in Platte County. The dates suggested below tend to be the first noted records data in this county.

  • Platte County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 2610 14th St, Columbus, NE 68601
    • Phone: (402) 563-4904
  • Platte County Clerk is responsible for Marriage Licenses and can also be expected to hold delayed birth registrations. Other records of interest to the researcher include military discharges, voter registrations, estray notices, marks and brands, physician’s registers, farm and ranch names, and school registers.
    • Marriage Records: 1858
  • Platte County Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining and securing the land records of the county. The duties include preserving of old land records and maintaining records that have been recorded which include, warranty deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, plats and any other documents that affect a specific piece of land in the county.
    • Land Records: 1856
  • Platte Clerk of Courts is duties include misdemeanor cases, including traffic, preliminary hearing in felony cases, civil cases involving less than $45,000, small claims involving less than $2,400, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and eminent domain and function as juvenile courts.
    • Probate Records: 1856 
    • Court Records: 1857 
  • Nebraska Office of Vital Records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Nebraska for current fees and application process. Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
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Platte County Genealogy Links

The following are web links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relating to Platte County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Professional Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a fee. This is merely a list that has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to submit your own preferred Platte County genealogy or family history related sites.

Platte Co. NE Books, Newspapers & Publications

Platte Co. NE Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Platte Co. NE Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Platte Co. NE Census Records

Platte Co. NE Cemeteries & Graveyards

Platte Co. NE Church & Bible Records

Platte Co. NE Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Platte Co. NE General and History Websites

Platte Co. NE Immigration & Naturalization

Platte Co. NE Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Platte Co. NE Military Records

Platte Co. NE Schools & Directories

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