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Breckinridge County, Kentucky

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The thirty-ninth county formed. Breckinridge County is located in western Kentucky on the Ohio River. It has an area of 565 square miles. Breckinridge County was created from a portion of Hardin County on December 7, 1799, and was named in honor of Kentucky statesman John Breckinridge. The county seat is HARDINSBURG, named for Capt. William Hardin, one of the early settlers of the area.

The three incorporated towns are Hardinsburg, Cloverport, and Irvington. The population of the county was 14,789 in 1970; 16,861 in 1980; and 16,312 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.breckinridgecountyky.com/.

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

  • Breckinridge County Historical Society, P.O. Box 498, Hardinsburg, Kentucky 40143-0498
  • Breckinridge County Historical Society Museum, Main St., Hardinsburg 40143; 270-756-2347 or 270-756-2867. Open Sat. 9-12. FREE. Across from the county courthouse in a former bank building, the museum contains artifacts from the entire county's historic past.
  • Ancestral Trails Historical Society, PO Box 1796, Elizabethtown, KY 42702-1796; (270) 982-0881. We are a Regional Society representing Breckinridge, Bullitt, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Jefferson, LaRue, Meade, Nelson counties in Kentucky. We have a free research library with over 1200 books and many research books for sale. We have a index of the articles from our Quarterly News Magazine listed on our website. These articles can be requested at a minimal charge.
  • The Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601; 877-444-7867
  • The Kentucky Genealogical Society, PO Box 153, Frankfort, KY 40602-0153
  • Family History Library
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Breckinridge 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. Records were saved from a fire on 28 Dec 1864, though some records were lost to a fire in Feb 1958.

Breckinridge County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1800 and is located at P.O. Box 538, Hardinsburg, KY 40143-0538; Phone: (270) 756-2246, FAX: (270) 756-1569 .

Breckinridge County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1800 and Court Records from 1800 and is located at P.O. Box 111, 208 S. Main St., Courthouse Sq, Hardinsburg, KY 40143; (270) 756-2239, FAX: (270) 756-1129.

Breckinridge County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Second & Main, PO Box 516, Hardinsburg, KY 40143; Office: 270-756-5154 .

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

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Breckinridge 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.

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

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Breckinridge County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge 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 Breckinridge County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Breckinridge County Census Records.

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1800 Breckinridge County, KY Census Records

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1930 Breckinridge County, KY Census Records

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Breckinridge County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Breckinridge County, KY Church & Bible Records

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