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Breathitt County, Kentucky

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Breathitt County, the eighty-ninth county in order of formation, is located in eastern Kentucky in the mountainous Cumberland Plateau. The county has an area of 494 square miles. It was formed in 1839 from Clay, Estill and Perry counties, and named for Gov. John Breathitt (1832-34). JACKSON is the county seat.

The population of Breathitt County was 14,221 in 1970; 17,004 in 1980; and 15,703 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.breathittcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Breathitt 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.

Breathitt County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1870 and is located at 1137 Main Street, Jackson, KY 41339-1194; Phone: (606) 666-3810, FAX: (606) 666-3807, [EMAIL] .

Breathitt County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1884 and Court Records from 1873 and is located at 1137 Main St., Jackson, KY 41339; 606-666-5768, FAX 606-666-4893, Office email .

Breathitt County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at ?.

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

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Breathitt 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.

Breathitt 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 Breathitt County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Breathitt county clerk. Records of Breathitt County Divorce proceedings are available from the Breathitt County clerk of the circuit court.

Breathitt County Health Department, 359 Broadway, Jackson, KY 41339; (606) 666-5274

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 Breathitt County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Breathitt County Vital Records.

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Breathitt County, KY Census Records

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

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

1790 Breathitt County, KY Census Records

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Breathitt County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Breathitt County, KY Church & Bible Records

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