Morris County, Kansas Records

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Morris County, Kansas Courthouse Records
Morris County, Kansas Census Records
Morris County, Kansas Vital Records
Morris County, Kansas Resources
Morris County, Kansas External Links

Morris County, Kansas (Map It) was created on August 25, 1855 as one of the original 36 counties. Originally named Wise County and was named for Henry A. Wise (1806-1876), an outspoken proponent of slavery, congressman from Virginia. The County was renamed Morris County on February 11, 1859. The county was named in honor of Thomas Morris, U.S. Senator from Ohio and anti-slavery advocate..

Morris County is bordered by Geary County (north), Wabaunse County (northeast), Lyon County (southeast), Chase County (south), Marion County (southwest), Dickinson County (west).

Morris County Cities and Towns include Council Grove, White City, Dwight, Wilsey, Dunlap, Parkerville, Latimer.

A Map of Morris County, Kansas contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

Morris County, Kansas Courthouse Records

Morris County, Kansas Courthouse
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Morris County, KS Courthouse

The Morris County Courthouse is located in Council Grove, Kansas. Learn More About State of Kansas Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.

The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Morris county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.

  • Morris County Clerks Office has Birth Records from 18?, Marriage Records from 1859 and Death Records from 18?. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
  • Morris County Register of Deeds Officehas Land Records from 1860. The Register of Deeds shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the books, records, deeds, maps, papers and microphotographs deposited or kept in the office of the Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds shall also record or cause to be recorded all deeds, mortgages, maps, instruments and writings authorized by law to be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds and shall perform all other duties as are required by law.
  • Morris County Clerk of District Court has Probate Records from 1860 and Court Records from 1861. The Clerk of Court is part of the Judicial Branch of local government and as such is required to maintain a record of all documents filed with the courts, keep a record of all court proceedings, and collect various fines and forfeitures ordered by the court and specified by statute.
  • Morris County Treasurers Office by Kansas State law is responsible for the tax billing, collection and distribution of tax money for the State, County, Cities and all other taxing entities that levy Ad Valorem and/or special assessment taxes. For the most part, tax records remain at the local level. Assessment and tax rolls are kept, permanently, by the County Treasurer's office.

Morris County, Kansas Census Records

Morris County, Kansas Vital Records

Morris County, Kansas Resources

Morris County, Kansas External Links

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