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- Archival Collections
- Genealogy Research
Genealogy Research
- 1885 State census
- Ault Cemetery Assn. Records
- Birth & Death Registration postcard files
- Local Draft Board WWI Inductions
- Marriage Applications
- Marriage Licenses & Certificates
- Register of Marriages
- marriages found in Other Records
1885 State Census, Jefferson County
Series 101 (1 Volume)
Alphabetical listing of persons enumerated in Jefferson County during the first Census of the State of Colorado in 1885. Each entry indicates name, race, gender, age, marital status, and birthplace of every person living in the household at the time.
Indexed by Foothills Genealogical Society.
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
&
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.
Where to find marriage records for other years:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Certificates and Vital Records Office.
Certified Verification of Marriage for the entire state. Indices for the years 1900 to 1939, and 1975 to present. Verifications for the years 1940 to 1974 available from the County Clerk’s office in the county where the license was obtained.
Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for marriage applications and licenses
Colorado State Archives for marriage certificates and licenses for Jefferson County, 1868 to 1976
Where to find official birth and death records:
Jefferson County Public Health Vital Records issues birth and death certificates as well as burial permits, as mandated by Colorado State law.
The Archives does not hold divorce records, please contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Vital Records Office for Certified Verification of Dissolution of Marriage for the entire state; Indices for the years 1851 to 1939 and 1968 to present; Verification for the years 1851 to 1939 (which also contain date of marriage and children of marriage). Verification for the years 1940 to 1967 is available from the District Court in the county where the dissolution was decreed.
Clerk of Court Records Research Department for divorce records for Jefferson and Gilpin Counties