Vital Records and More of Boundary County, ID taken from microfilm and old newspapers in the Idaho State Archives.

Vital Records & More
of Boundary County, Idaho

Some of these records are taken from the Bonners Ferry Herald, which operated off and on from 1892 on, and the Kootenai Times, which came and went through the years. Usually, only one paper was in existance at a time. Not a lot of information was given in these articles, but occassionaly, the original story may tell a little more. These old newspapers are all available on microfilm from the Idaho State Archives, in Boise. Hopefully, those looking for their families and finding information here will have enough clues to find more.

Other records include Physician Records of Births, found on microfilm at the Idaho State Archives, in Boise.

The Naturalization records are pulled from the court records, also available on microfilm at the Idaho State Archives.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this database of Physician Records covers part of 1907 and most of 1908. Current day Boundary County was part of Kootenai County at the time. We are not sure that all births were listed in this record, but the amount of information on each birth includes mother's maiden name, parents ages and their birthplaces .

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this database of Physician Records starts the middle of 1911 and continues through 1913. At that time, current day Boundary County was part of Bonner County. Information given is similar to that in the above database.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this database of Physician Records starts with 1914 and 1915. Information given is similar to that in the above database.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1916, 1917, part of 1918, and one from 1904 and 1937. Those from 1918 are actual state issued birth certificates.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1919, 1920, and one each from 1912 and 1917.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for part of 1920 and 1921.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1922.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1922.

Birth Records Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1922 & 1923.

Birth Announcements Abstracted from old newspapers, this growing database covers a range of years.

Birth Announcements Abstracted from old newspapers by the Bonners Ferry Family History Center, this growing database covers a range of years.

Marriage Announcements Abstracted from old newspapers by the Bonners Ferry Family History Center, this growing database covers a range of years.

Death Announcements Abstracted from old newspapers by the Bonners Ferry Family History Center, this growing database covers a range of years.

Naturalizations These brief statements were taken from Boundary County Court Records. The court was usually held quarterly, and more than one naturalization case was heard. These records are available on microfilm at the Idaho State Archives in Boise.

Records Available A list of all the Boundary County records available on microfilm from the Idaho State Historical Society. (Except for Federal Census.) These films can be accessed at the Archives in Boise, ID.

Marriages Marriage notices taken from the newspapers of marriages taking place outside of ID. These Boundary Co residents or former residents may not be included in the Western States Marriage Index.

Hospital Patients A list of patients in the local hospital used to be printed in the newspaper on a regular basis. Often they included a list of visitors as well.

Newspaper Articles These tidbits are taken from the local newspapers, and provide a little insight into the early days of Boundary County, it's communities, and the residents.

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Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this database of Physician Records covers part of 1907 and most of 1908. Current day Boundary County was part of Kootenai County at the time. We are not sure that all births were listed in this record, but the amount of information on each birth includes mother's maiden name, parents ages and their birthplaces .

Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this database of Physician Records starts the middle of 1911 and continues through 1913. At that time, current day Boundary County was part of Bonner County. Information given is similar to that in the above database.

Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this database of Physician Records starts with 1914 and 1915. Information given is similar to that in the above database.

Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1916, 1917, part of 1918, and one from 1904 and 1937. Those from 1918 are actual state issued birth certificates.

Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1919, 1920, and one each from 1912 and 1917.
Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for part of 1920 and 1921.
Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1922.
Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1922.
Birth Records	Taken from microfilm, this index is to Physician records for 1922 & 1923.

Birth Announcements	Abstracted from old newspapers, this growing database covers a range of years.

Birth Announcements	Abstracted from old newspapers by the Bonners Ferry Family History Center, this growing database covers a range of years.

Marriage Announcements	Abstracted from old newspapers by the Bonners Ferry Family History Center, this growing database covers a range of years.

Death Announcements	Abstracted from old newspapers by the Bonners Ferry Family History Center, this growing database covers a range of years.

Naturalizations	These brief statements were taken from Boundary County Court Records. The court was usually held quarterly, and more than one naturalization case was heard. These records are available on microfilm at the Idaho State Archives in Boise.

Records Available	A list of all the Boundary County records available on microfilm from the Idaho State Historical Society. (Except for Federal Census.) These films can be accessed at the Archives in Boise, ID.
Marriages	Marriage notices taken from the newspapers of marriages taking place outside of ID. These Boundary Co residents or former residents may not be included in the Western States Marriage Index.
Hospital Patients	A list of patients in the local hospital used to be printed in the newspaper on a regular basis. Often they included a list of visitors as well.
Newspaper Articles	These tidbits are taken from the local newspapers, and provide a little insight into the early days of Boundary County, it's communities, and the residents.