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Bell County, Kentucky

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Bell County, 112th county in order of formation, lies in the southeastern section of Kentucky. It was created on August 1, 1867, from portions of Knox and Harlan counties, and has an area of 361 square miles. It was named for Kentucky congressman Joshua Fry Bell, who worked in the legislature for the creation of the county, which was originally called Josh Bell County. The county seat is PINEVILLE.

The population of Bell County was 31,087 in 1970; 34,330 in 1980; and 31,506 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.bellcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Bell 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.

Bell County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1867 and Land Records from 1867 and is located at P.O. Box 157, Pineville, KY 40977-0157; Phone: (606) 337-6143, FAX: (606) 337-5415 .

Bell County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1869 and Court Records from 1867 and is located at Courthouse, 101 Park Avenue, Pineville, Kentucky 40977;

Bell County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 101 Courthouse Square, PO Box 255, Pineville, KY 40977; Office: 606-337-2720 .

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

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Bell 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.

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

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Bell County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1870 Bell County, KY Census Records

1880 Bell County, KY Census Records

1890 Bell County, KY Census Records

1900 Bell County, KY Census Records

1910 Bell County, KY Census Records

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1930 Bell County, KY Census Records

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Bell County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Bell County, KY Church & Bible Records

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