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Butler County, Kentucky

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Butler County, the fifty-third county in order of formation, is located in the Western Coal Field region of Kentucky. Its 431 square miles. The Green River flows through the southwest part of the state. The county was formed from parts of Logan and Ohio counties on January 18, 1810. It was named for Gen. Richard Butler, a Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania, who was killed by Indians at St. Clair's Defeat in 1791.

The population of the county was 9,723 in 1970; 11,064 in 1980; and 11,245 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.butlercounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Butler 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.

Butler County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1814 and Land Records from 1809 and is located at PO Box 449, Morgantown, KY 42261-0449; Phone: (270) 526-5676, FAX: (270) 526-2658 .

Butler County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1812 and Court Records from 1810 and is located at Courthouse, 110 MAIN STREET, Morgantown,

Butler County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at P.O. Box 538, 110 N. Main St., Morgantown, KY 42261; (270) 526-3455 - Office .

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

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Butler 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.

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

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Butler County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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Butler County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Butler County, KY Church & Bible Records

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