Wyoming Genealogy

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US TERRITORY OR
COLONY SETTLED

Mostly part of the Nebraska Territory, 1854; northern area part of the Dakota Territory, 1861; southern area part of the Idaho Territory, 1863;
Wyoming Territory, 1868

STATEHOOD

1890

AVAILABLE STATE CENSUSES
(OR SIMILAR)

1869, 1875 and 1878 (Cheyenne only), 1905

FIRST FEDERAL CENSUS

1870

PUBLIC-LAND OR
STATE-LAND STATE

Public

BIRTH AND DEATH RECORDS
BEGIN

1909

MARRIAGE RECORDS
BEGIN

1941

CONTACT FOR VITAL RECORDS

Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7591

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Celebrating the First Woman to Vote in the United States

Strategies, US Genealogy, Wyoming

September 6th is the anniversary of the first woman to legally vote in the United States. Let's look at her step in the advancement of women's rights.

Wyoming Records Details and Resources

Wyoming

Where to find Wyoming census records, immigration records, land records, maps, vital records and more.

Wyoming History and Research Overview

Wyoming

Learn about Wyoming's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.

Wyoming Archives, Libraries and Societies

Wyoming

Find contact information for archives, libraries and other genealogical organizations in Wyoming.