Lookup Public Records in Barber County, Kansas. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Barber County, Kansas Overview
Barber County is a county located in the state of Kansas. The county was formed in February 26, 1867. Named after Thomas Barber, an abolitionist who was killed in Douglas County in 1855 during the Wakarusa War, the county seat is Medicine Lodge and it has a population of 4947 as of 2013. The county has a total area of 1136 square miles, with its land area encompassing 1134 square miles, and its water area 2.1 square miles. The county consists of 10 ZIP codes, with ZIP code 67104 recorded as the one with the largest population. Moreover, Barber County borders the following counties: Pratt County, Kansas to the north; Harper County, Kansas to the east; Comanche County, Kansas to the west; Kingman County, Kansas to the northeast; Kiowa County, Kansas to the northwest; Woods County, Oklahoma to the southwest, and; Alfalfa County, Oklahoma to the southeast.
Barber County Clerk Information
Details about the Barber County Clerk:
Debbie Wesley, County Clerk
120 East Washington Avenue
Medicine Lodge, KS. 67104
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m, closed Saturday & Sunday
Phone: 620-886-3961
Fax: 620-886-5425
Details about the Register of Deeds:
Betty Jo Swayden, Register of Deeds
120 East Washington Avenue
Medicine Lodge, Kansas, 67104
Phone: 620-886-3981
Fax: 620-886-5045
Hours: Monday- Friday: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
County Appraiser
It is the duty of the County Appraiser to value equitably and at fair market value all property identified as of January 1 of each year. This involves first determining if the property is taxable. All tangible assets, land and buildings and personal property in the State are taxable, with some explicitly stated exceptions. The property must be accurately valued at its fair market value.
A parcel search feature is made available by the county website. You can enter your credentials if you are a registered user or opt for public access. Alternatively, you can also request for temporary credentials. The public access search provides a comprehensive list of search criteria in which you can use to search for a parcel. Search criteria include address, parcel ID/number, property tract description, appraised value, property class, parcel acreage, and more. Comprehensive information about the parcel, like owner information and general property information, as well as many other information, are readily available in the search.
Below is the physical address of the Appraiser:
Karen Spencer, Appraiser
Telephone: 620-886-3723
Mailing Address: 120 E Washington
Medicine Lodge, Kansas 67104
Office Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
Court Clerk Information
The Kansas Open Records Act allows you to inspect and obtain copies of public records maintained by Kansas courts, as long as those records are not exempt from disclosure. Some case information is available online through appellate case search or district case search (fee-based). Many records maintained by Kansas courts are open for inspection. More commonly requested records include court case files and transcripts, final judgments from civil and criminal cases, court budgets, and certified oaths of office.
Details of the Clerk of the District Court:
Ann McNett, Chief Clerk
Address: 118 E. Washington
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Phone: 620-886-5639
Barber, KS Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 5,248 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 391 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 4 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 9 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 39 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 18 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 104 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 731 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 32 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 151 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 1,903 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 21 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 515 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 121 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 21 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 22 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 96 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 142 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 4 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 60 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 21 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 6 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 716 |
Barber County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Barber County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Marriage – Section 23, Art. 1 and Premarital Agreements – Section 23, Art. 24 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Barber County Marriage License |
Location: | 118 East Washington Avenue, Medicine Lodge, Kansas, 67104 |
Phone: | 620-886-5639 |
Barber County Register-Deeds
County Government Office
Address: 120 E Washington Ave, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104, United States
Phone: 620-886-3981