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Rock 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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Rock County

Rock County was founded on May 23, 1857 from Brown County. You see, the county was named in honor of for either Rock Creek, which flows in the county; or the rocky condition of the soil in the area.

Currently the Rock County Seat is located in Bassett and also the county government website is http://www.co.rock.ne.us/

Places adjoining Rock County are Keya_Paha County  (north), Boyd County  (northeast), Holt County  (east), Loup County  (south), Brown County  (west).

Cities and towns situated in Rock County consists of Bassett, Newport.

Rock County has Federal Census Schedules to assist in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules exist for 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. 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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Rock County Society and Family History Resources

A list of Rock 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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Rock County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often fail to notice the great importance of Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock County. The dates suggested below tend to be the first noted records data in this county.

  • Rock County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: 400 State St, Bassett, NE 68714
    • Phone: (402) 684-3933
  • Rock 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: 1884
  • Rock 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: 1888
  • Rock 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: 1888 
    • Court Records: 1887 
  • 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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Rock County Genealogy Links

The following are web links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relating to Rock 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 Rock County genealogy or family history related sites.

Rock Co. NE Books, Newspapers & Publications

Rock Co. NE Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Rock Co. NE Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Rock Co. NE Census Records

Rock Co. NE Cemeteries & Graveyards

Rock Co. NE Church & Bible Records

Rock Co. NE Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Rock Co. NE General and History Websites

Rock Co. NE Immigration & Naturalization

Rock Co. NE Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Rock Co. NE Military Records

Rock Co. NE Schools & Directories

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