Genealogy Resources — Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Records & Research for Family Historians
Tracing Your Ancestors
Mt. Vernon Cemetery has served Atchison and the surrounding county since 1864. Many of the individuals interred here were among the earliest settlers of Kansas — their records, when found, open windows onto the full story of a family and a region.
The resources below are the most reliable starting points for research. For direct burial record inquiries, use the link in the first entry to contact our staff.
Burial Records Search
Mt. Vernon Cemetery maintains burial records dating to 1864. Records include name, date of interment, section, lot, and available next-of-kin information. Submit a research inquiry and our staff will respond within 5–7 business days.
Submit a Records RequestAtchison County Historical Society
The Atchison County Historical Society holds newspaper archives, census records, and family files spanning the full history of the county. Their reading room is open to the public by appointment.
Visit atchisoncountyhistory.orgKansas State Historical Society
The KSHS maintains one of the most comprehensive genealogical archives in the region, including vital records, military service files, land deeds, and digitized newspaper collections from across Kansas.
Visit kshs.orgFind A Grave
Many Mt. Vernon Cemetery interments have been documented on Find A Grave, including photographs of markers contributed by volunteers. A useful starting point for locating a specific burial.
Search Find A GraveFamilySearch — Kansas Records
FamilySearch offers free access to digitized Kansas vital records, probate files, and church registers. Their Kansas collection continues to grow through ongoing indexing partnerships.
Search FamilySearchRecords prior to 1900 may be incomplete. Mt. Vernon Cemetery staff will make every effort to locate available documentation, but cannot guarantee records exist for all interments from the cemetery's earliest decades.