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Allen County, Kentucky

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Allen County, in south-central Kentucky, is bordered on the north and east by the Barren River, on the west by Warren and Simpson counties, and on the south by Tennessee. SCOTTSVILLE is the county seat. Allen County's 338 square miles of hilly terrain are a source of hardwood lumber and minor amounts of petroleum and natural gas. Tobacco and livestock are the chief agricultural products. The Port Oliver Dam on the Barren River, completed in 1964, created the 2,187-acre Barren River Lake State Resort Park. which draws tourists to the area.

Allen County, Kentucky's fifty-seventh county, was formed in 1815 by combining parts of Barren and Warren counties. It was named for Colonel John Allen, a hero of the War of 1812. The first settlers arrived in the area in 1797, and in 1816 the county seat was created and named in honor of Gov. Charles Scott. A trail through the county between Lexington and Nashville developed into a postal route by 1820. Scottsville lay on a stagecoach line between Louisville and Nashville that in the twentieth century became U.S. Highway 31E. In 1886 the Cumberland & Ohio Railroad built a line from Scottsville to Gallatin, Tennessee. This line, purchased by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad in 1906, was later abandoned.

The population was 12,598 in 1970; 14,128 in 1980; and 14,628 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.allencountykentucky.com/.

Below is a list of Allen County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Kentucky Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links. EMAIL US with websites links to Allen County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Allen County.

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Allen County County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

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Kentucky Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information. American court files mirror U.S. history. Buried away in Kentucky courthouses and archives everywhere are the dreams and frustrations of millions of citizens. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in Kentucky court records.

Allen County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1815 and Land Records from 1816 and is located at 201 W Main Str, Room 6, Scottsville, KY 42164-0336; (270) 237-3706, FAX: (270) 237-9206, [EMAIL] .

Allen County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1815 and Court Records from 1826 and is located at 201 West Main Street-Room 202, Scottsville KY 42164; (270)237-3561, (270)237-4734.

Allen County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 201 W Main Street, PO Box 397, Scottsville, KY 42164; Office: 270-237-3711.

Below is a list of online resources Allen County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Allen Court Records.

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Allen County, KY Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

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Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Allen County public records for Birth Certificate & Death Certificates can be found at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, Ordering information is listed below. Copies of Allen County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Allen county clerk. Records of Allen County Divorce proceedings are available from the Allen County clerk of the circuit court.

Order Kentucky Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce and Marriage Certificates from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person.

Below is a list of online resources Allen County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Allen County Vital Records.

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Allen County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Allen County, Kentucky are 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Earlier U.S. censuses for Kentucky were destroyed, but published tax lists serve as a replacements for the lost 1790 and 1800 censuses.

Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Allen County, Kentucky are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Union Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890 but only returns for sixty-five Kentucky counties remain of the 1890 Union veterans and widows schedule of the federal census of Kentucky.

Below is a list of online resources Allen County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Allen County Census Records.

Below is a list of online resources for Allen County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Allen County Census Records.

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Allen County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Allen County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Allen County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources Allen Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Allen County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.

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Allen County, KY Church & Bible Records

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