Genealogy Research

Ault Cemetery Association Records, 1902-1993

Series 147 (Paper copies printed from microfiche)

Records include index, incorporation, deed, minute and record book, burial permits, newspaper clippings and a list of gravesites of burials from 1888 to 1990. The Ault Cemetery was also known as Medlen Cemetery, South Turkey Creek Cemetery, and possibly Reed Cemetery. The cemetery lies one mile south of the intersection of County Primary 124 and County Primary 122 (Deer Creek Road which goes over Biggar Hill and old 285). It lies west of the road approximately 1/4 mile. Access is from Highway 285 on Mariposa.

Birth Registration Postcard Files,
ca. 1880s-1989

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Death Registration Postcard Files,  
ca. 1900-1989

For genealogical purposes only. Certified copies of birth and death certificates can only be obtained through Jefferson County's Vital Records office.

Card catalog of birth and death registrations for Jefferson County. These cards are simply an index and are NOT official records. 

Birth registrations include baby's name, date of birth, father's name, mother's maiden name, and in the case of the earliest cards, the book and page number in which the birth was recorded. Death registrations list only the person's name, any nicknames used, date of death and sometimes book and page. 

Birth records older than 100 yrs. are open to everyone unless the person is still alive. Birth records less than 100 yrs. old are available to immediate family only. Death records older than 75 yrs. are open to everyone. Death records less than 75 yrs. are open to immediate family. An immediate family member is defined as a parent; sibling; child by blood, adoption or marriage; spouse; grandparent or grandchild. 

Because these cards are filed alphabetically rather than chronologically, these boxes cannot be accessed by the public. Names can only be looked up by the Archivist. (41 card file boxes)

Local Draft Board Records: WWI Inductions, 1918

Series 195 (1 Box)

Correspondence and telegrams between the Provost Marshall of Colorado and the Local Board for Jefferson County regarding allotments, calls for volunteers, induction lists, instructions and train schedules for movement of men to various military training camps during World War I. Induction lists include serviceman's name, order and serial numbers, home address, and name of camp entrained to during the war. 

These lists are not records of the men who registered in Jefferson County for the WWI draft, nor are they lists of every man from the county who served in WWI. They are only lists of the men that Jefferson County was responsible for sending to US military camps as part of Colorado's federally-mandated quota for men to provide for federal military service. 

Select the link to view a list of names found in the collection: Names Found in WWI Draft Board Records (PDF)

Marriage Applications, circa 1881 - circa 1892

Unprocessed collection, but available for use; detailed written description unavailable at this time. Contact Archivist for details.

• Loose documents (Recorded)
• Filed alphabetically by groom's name.

Marriage Licenses & Certificates, 1862, 1864-1905 & 1923

For genealogical purposes only. Certified copies can only be obtained through the Jefferson County Clerk's office.

Unprocessed collection, but available for use; detailed written description unavailable at this time. Contact Archivist for details.

Marriage Certificates, 1862, 1864-1881, 1923

• Loose documents, most (but not all) recorded in Record of Marriage Certificates Book N
• Includes Marriage Register, Golden, with three entries dated November-December 1878

Marriage Licenses & Certificates, May 1881-December 1900

• Loose documents numbered 1-2028 (Recorded)
• Numerical by license number

County Clerk's Record of Marriage Certificates, September 1868-February 1901

• Book N
• Binder containing recordings of marriages with index, encapsulated in Mylar
• Indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society

Marriage Licenses & Certificates, March 1874-May 1876

• Book A
• Binder containing license/certificate numbers 1-95, encapsulated in Mylar
• Numerical by license number

Marriage Certificates, February 1880-April 1881

• Recorded Documents Book 28 with name index in book
• Index available, indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society

Record of Marriage Certificates, May 1881-August 1905

(Register of certificates completed by officiants):

• Book B, numbers 1-1338 and name index in book, May 1881-October 1895
• Book C, numbers 1337-3042, and many unnumbered, name index in book, May 1881-August 1905
• Index available, indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society

Register of Marriages, 1881 to 1913

Unprocessed collection, but available for use. Detailed written description unavailable at this time. Contact Archivist for details.

Register of Marriages, May 1881-September 1913

• Book A
• Numbers 1-6428
• Chronological register listing date and license number; groom's name; bride's name; date married; by whom certified (name and town); and date returned.

Justice of the Peace Dockets

Lists of marriages performed by Justices of the Peace can be found in Justice of the Peace Docket Books, Series 111. Marriages are listed chronologically by date of ceremony and give the name of groom, name of bride, and names of witnesses.

Volume 1: Justice Docket Book, Bergen Precinct

Contains lists of marriages performed by the Justice of the Peace of Bergen Precinct in 1867-1882.

Volume 7: Justice Docket Book, Golden

Contains lists of marriages performed by the Justice of the Peace in Golden dated February 12, 1900 to January 9, 1909. Index available, indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society.

Volume 8: Justice Docket Book, Golden

Contains lists of marriages performed by the Justice of the Peace in Golden dated February 12, 1900 to October 22, 1911. Index available, indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society.

Volume 9: Justice Docket Book, Precinct 6 

Contains lists of marriages performed by the Justice of the Peace of Precinct 6 dated November 4, 1911 to March 25, 1922. Index available, indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society.

Volume 11: Justice Docket Book

Contains lists of marriages performed by the Justice of the Peace in 1931.

Deed & Record Books

Marriages can also sometimes be found in Record Books A-L, which contain all types of recordings dated 1860-1883. Marriages have been found in Record Book A (1860-1861); Book B (1861-1864); Book G (1866-1867); and Book I (1867-1869). The deed and record books are an unprocessed collection, but they are available for use. There are no written descriptions currently available for these books. Contact Archivist for details.