Kansas Territorial Censuses, 1855-1859Several censuses were taken in Kansas Territory between 1855 and 1859. All are on microfilm, and are available through our interlibrary loan program. Please see our reference correspondence policy for the reference assistance we are able to provide. 1855The 1855 census, called by the governor, lists the inhabitants of Kansas Territory by election districts. There is a map at the beginning of the microfilm showing the location of the election districts. Reel K-1 - Districts are filmed in the following order: 1-4; 7-8; 5-6; 9-13; 15; 14; and 16-17 Reel KS-1 - Index to entire state. The index is also available in book form at the research center. 1856The 1856, 1857 and 1858 censuses are all on the same reel of microfilm. A combined index is available in book form at the research center. Reel K-1 - An unidentified unofficial census of the voters in the Fourth District containing parts of Douglas, Johnson and Franklin Counties. 1857The 1856, 1857 and 1858 censuses are all on the same reel of microfilm. A combined index is available in book form at the research center. Reel K-1 - A census of all free male citizens over 21 years of age residing in Kansas Territory, and all other white persons actually residing within their respective counties during the month of March, 1857. However, the only names listed are the legal voters and the head of family, if different from legal voter. Allen County 1858The 1856, 1857 and 1858 censuses are all on the same reel of microfilm. A combined index is available in book form at the research center. Reel K-1 - A census taken in specific locations of Kansas Territory of all inhabitants over the age of 21 who are entitled to vote. The only returns existing from this census are for part of Johnson County and all of Marshall County 1859A combined index to 1856-1859 censuses is available in book form at the research center. Reel K-1 - A census of the inhabitants of Kansas Territory taken on June 1, 1859. The only names listed are the legal voters and the head of family if different from the legal voter. Allen County |
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