Montana, United States Genealogy

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Guide to Montana genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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Montana Information

Montana is a state in the western United States. There are 56 counties in the state. Montana was the 41st State to join the Union on November 8, 1889. Montana was formed from the Montana Territory. The State Capital is Helena.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Montana Research Links to articles on getting started with Montana research. Guided Research Step-by-Step Montana Research, 1880-Present How to Find Birth Records How to Find Marriage Records How to Find Death Records Research Strategies

Montana Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in United States research. Boundary Changes Maps Archives and Libraries MTGenWeb Names Information System - U.S. gazetteer of places, cemeteries and post offices in Montana.

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Genealogy records are kept on the county level in Montana Click on a county below to go to the Wiki article listing more information.

Counties

Genealogy records are kept on the county level in Montana. Click on a county below to go to the Wiki article listing more information.

• Beaverhead
• Big Horn
• Blaine
• Broadwater
• Carbon
• Carter
• Cascade
• Chouteau
• Custer
• Daniels
• Dawson
• Deer Lodge
• Fallon
• Fergus
• Flathead
• Gallatin
• Garfield
• Glacier
• Golden Valley
• Granite
• Hill
• Jefferson
• Judith Basin
• Lake
• Lewis and Clark
• Liberty
• Lincoln
• Madison
• McCone
• Meagher
• Mineral
• Missoula
• Musselshell
• Park
• Petroleum
• Phillips
• Pondera
• Powder River
• Powell
• Prairie
• Ravalli
• Richland
• Roosevelt
• Rosebud
• Sanders
• Sheridan
• Silver Bow
• Stillwater
• Sweet Grass
• Teton
• Toole
• Treasure
• Valley
• Wheatland
• Wibaux
• Yellowstone

Extinct/Renamed Counties: Edgerton

FamilySearch Resources

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
• Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
• Historical Records
• Family History Center locator map