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Barren County, Kentucky

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Barren County, the thirty-seventh in order of formation, lies in south-central Kentucky, midway between Louisville and Nashville, and covers an area of 482 square miles. The Kentucky General Assembly created it on December 20, 1798, from parts of Green and Warren counties.

The population of the county in 1970 was 28,677; 34,009 in 1980; and 34,001 in 1990.

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.barrencounty.ky.gov/.

Below is a list of Barren 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 Barren County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Barren County.

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Barren County County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Kentucky Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records and Marriage Records

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.

Barren County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1799 and Land Records from 1795 and is located at 117 North Public Square Suite 1A, Glasgow, KY 42141; Phone: (270) 651-5200, FAX: (270) 651-1083, [EMAIL].

Barren County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1799 and Court Records from 1799 and is located at Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Sq., Glasgow, KY 42141; 270-651-3763, Fax: 270-651-6203.

Barren County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Barren County PVA Office, P.O. Box 1836, Glasgow, KY 42142-1836; Phone: 1-270-651-2026 .

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

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

See Also Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Kentucky or Research In Vital Records

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

Barren 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 Barren County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Barren county clerk. Records of Barren County Divorce proceedings are available from the Barren 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 Barren County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Barren County Vital Records.

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Barren County, KY Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Kentucky

Federal Population Schedules that exist for Barren County, Kentucky are 1810, 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 Barren 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 Barren County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Barren County Census Records.

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

1810 Barren County, KY Census Records

1820 Barren County, KY Census Records

1830 Barren County, KY Census Records

1840 Barren County, KY Census Records

1850 Barren County, KY Census Records

1860 Barren County, KY Census Records

1870 Barren County, KY Census Records

1880 Barren County, KY Census Records

1890 Barren County, KY Census Records

1900 Barren County, KY Census Records

1910 Barren County, KY Census Records

1920 Barren County, KY Census Records

1930 Barren County, KY Census Records

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Barren County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Kentucky

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

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

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Barren County, KY Church & Bible Records

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