This file is as complete and accurate as possible, however if you
should find errors, have additions or deletions, send them to me
and I will update the file.
 
Bill Green         bgreen@milo.nodak.edu     bill90@Delphi.Com
 
Date of last update: 4 November 1993
 
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      GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF ARIZONA
                        28 July 1990
                    (C) Copyright 1990
                      Robert McLaren
                    7810 Kincardine Ct.
                 Alexandria, VA 22310-4025
 
The following file contains a listing of genealogical and historical
societies in Arizona.  Included in the listing, where known, are telephone
numbers and yearly dues.  This listing is donated to the public domain and
may be freely copied.  Under no conditions can this listing be sold or used
in any other commercial fashion.  If you think this list has any value, then
donate that value in helping your local genealogical society (or the National
Genealogical Society).
 
If you write to any of the societies on this list for information, remember
to include a self addressed stamped envelop (SASE).  Many of these societies
work with a limited budget, supplemented by volunteers, and can not afford to
respond unless a SASE is included in your letter.
 
     Arizona State Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 42075
     Tucson, AZ 85733-2075
       Dues:
 
     Northern Arizona Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 695
     Prescott, AZ 86302
       Dues:  $8.00 per year
 
     The Family History Society of Arizona
     P.O. Box 5566
     Glendale, AZ 85312
       Dues:
 
     Jewish Genealogical Society of Arizona
     c/o Carlton Brooks
     720 West Edgewood
     Mesa, AZ 85202
       Dues:
 
Cochise County
 
     Cochise Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 68
     Pirtleville, AZ 85626
       Dues:  $5.00 per year
 
     Apache Genealogy Society
     P.O. Box 1084
     Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
       Dues:
 
Gila County
 
     Northern Gila County Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 952
     Payson, AZ 85547-0952
       Dues:  $10.00 per year (single); $15.00 per year (family)
 
Maricopa County
 
     Phoenix Genealogical Society
     c/o Joyce Franke
     4607 West Rovey Avenue
     Glendale, AZ 85301
       Dues:
 
     Sun City Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1448
     Sun City, AZ 85372
       Dues:
 
Mohave County
 
     Mohave County Genealogical Society
     400 West Beale Street
     Kingman, AZ 86401
       Dues:
 
Pima County
 
     Arizona Pioneer's Historical Society
     949 East Second Street
     Tucson, AZ 85719
       Dues:
 
     Green Valley Genealogical Society
     P.O. Box 1009
     Green Valley, AZ 85614
       Dues:
 
Santa Cruz County
 
     Pimeria Alta Historical Society
     P.O. Box 2281
     Nogales, AZ 85628-2281
     (602) 287-5402
       Dues:  $10.00 per year
 
Yavapai County
 
     Prescott Historical Society
     West Gurley Street
     Prescott, AZ 86301
       Dues:
 
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                       VITAL RECORDS
 
Birth and Death Records: Statewide registration of vital statistics began
in 1909 and was generally complied with by 1926. To obtain copies of the
records write to the state office at:
 
        Arizona Department of Health Services
        P.O. Box 3887
        Phoenix, AZ 85030
 
        Birth record: $9   Death record: $6
 
  Date:         Thu, 17 Jun 1993 07:52:33 -0700
  From: Ann Moss <MOSS@MARICOPA.EDU>
 
    I wanted to let you know of my frustration in getting some
  death records from the Arizona Vital Statistics.
  ...
    Yesterday, received it all back in the mail - their
  response dated 6/11/93 with the following things requested:
          effective 6/13/93 cost is $6 per certificate so the
          amount previously sent was the incorrect amount,
          complete their form, signature must be notarized or
          a copy of a government issued id with a photo and
          the signature showing, requesters birth certificate
          showing relationship, pedigree chart showing lineage
          for genealogy.
 
Some earlier records for 1887 to 1909 consist of births and deaths recorded
by the individual counties where the events occurred. The counties that
participated sent copies to the Arizona Department of Health Services, and
the records are available at both places.
 
Marriage Records: There is no statewide registration of marriages. From an
1864 territorial law required county recorders to keep marriage and divorce
records.m 1891 to 1912, clerks of probate courts issued marriage licenses.
Marriage records are presently kept by the superior court of the county in
which the event occurred.
 
Divorce Records
 
The earliest divorce records were granted by the territorial legislature and
are found in the published Territorial Statutes. Later divorce proceedings
were kept by the district court of each county until 1912, when the superior
court was given this jurisdiction.
 
 
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                       STATE ARCHIVES
 
          Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records
          Old Capitol Building
          1700 West Washington
          Phoenix, AZ 85007
 
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