Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or building on years of research, the Riley County Genealogical Society provides resources to help you uncover the people, places, and events that shaped your family's past. Explore our growing collection of indexed records, submit requests for record lookups and research assistance, and browse our comprehensive catalog of regional genealogical and historical resources. From records housed in the RCGS Library to collections maintained by archives, libraries, historical societies, and government repositories across the region, these resources can help guide you to the information you need to connect with your ancestors and preserve their stories for future generations.
Records (Surname) Search
Formerly known as Surname Search, populated with over 1.2 million records, and focused on Riley and surrounding counties, this database covers a host of records that are not available elsewhere.
Note: We are currently moving this very large set of records from our old website. At the time we launched the new website, we had over 500,000 records loaded and we continue to add more records every week.
Check out the Records (Surname) Search Sources for a complete list of the documents we've included in the Records Search.
Research Help and Copies of Records
Stuck on a stubborn question or need help locating a specific record? This page walks you through how to request assistance from our research team. Whether you need a copy of a record (known as a record pull) or a deeper investigation, we’ll guide you through the process so you know exactly what to expect.
Regional Records
Looking for additional records connected to this area? We’re gathering a comprehensive guide to locations for this region. This includes links to actual documents or links to other repositories that offer maps, indexes, databases, and other materials relevant to local and regional history. Think of this page as your curated gateway to broader research possibilities.
This new feature, which involves considerable research and maintenance on our part, is available only to RCGS members.
