Researchers exploring family history in Riley County and the surrounding region will find this page a convenient gateway to genealogical data—from vital records to cemetery indexes to historical newspapers. These links are organized first by type of record, and then, when appropriate, by location, making it easy to focus on the materials most relevant to your search. To navigate, simply select the record type you need; a new page will appear automatically.
Note: These curated record lists—collectively known as locality guides or research guides—are available exclusively to RCGS members. If you are not yet a member, we invite you to join to gain access to these resources. Current members can view all guide content by logging into their RCGS account.
For broader how‑to information, methodology, or educational material, we encourage you to visit trusted sites such as the FamilySearch Research Wiki or Cyndi’s List. If you are looking for record images or indexes on our website—including more than one million indexed local entries—please visit our Resources > Records (Surname) Search webpage.
If you know of a data link relevant to this region of Kansas and would like to see it included in these pages, please email the RCGS webmaster at webmaster@rileycgs.org
