
Carlisle County, the 119th in order of formation, lies in the Jackson Purchase region of far western Kentucky. It has an area of 191 square miles. The area, originally Chickasaw tribal lands acquired by Isaac Shelby and Andrew Jackson in 1818, was part of Hickman County from 1821 to 1842, when it was included in the creation of Ballard County. Carlisle County was created on May 3, 1886. The county was named for John G. CARLISLE, a statesman who served at many levels of government. The county seat is BARDWELL, incorporated in 1879.
The population of the county was 5,354 in 1970; 5,478 in 1980; and 5,238 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.carlislecounty.ky.gov/.
Below is a list of Carlisle 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 Carlisle County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Carlisle County.
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.
Carlisle County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1886 and Land Records from 1886 and is located at PO Box 176, Bardwell, KY 42023-0176; Phone: (270) 628-3233, FAX: (270) 628-0191 .
Carlisle County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1886 and Court Records from 1886 and is located at Courthouse, 77 EAST COURT STREET, BARDWELL, KY 42023; 270-628-5425.
Carlisle County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 206, Bardwell, KY 42023; Office: 270-628-5498.
Below is a list of online resources Carlisle County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carlisle Court Records.
Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Carlisle county clerk. Records of Carlisle County Divorce proceedings are available from the Carlisle 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 Carlisle County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carlisle County Vital Records.
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Carlisle County, Kentucky are 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.
Carlisle County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at ?.
Below is a list of online resources Carlisle County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carlisle County Census Records.
Below is a list of online resources for Carlisle County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carlisle County Census Records.
1890 Carlisle County, KY Census Records
1900 Carlisle County, KY Census Records
1910 Carlisle County, KY Census Records
1920 Carlisle County, KY Census Records
1930 Carlisle County, KY Census Records
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Carlisle County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Carlisle County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Carlisle Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carlisle County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.