
Carroll County lies in the north-central section of Kentucky on the Ohio River at the mouth of the Kentucky River. The eighty-seventh county established, it was formed in 1838 from parts of the adjoining counties of Gallatin, Henry and Trimble. The county seat is CARROLTON; both were named for Charles Carroll of Martland, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. Carroll County is Kentucky's third smallest, covering 130 square miles.
The population of Carroll County was 8,523 in 1970, 9,270 in 1980; and 9,292 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.carrollcountygov.us/.
Below is a list of Carroll 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 Carroll County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Carroll 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.
Carroll County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1837 and Land Records from 1795 and is located at 440 Main Street, Carrollton, KY 41008-1064; Phone: (502) 732-7005, FAX: (502) 732-7007 .
Carroll County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1838 and Court Records from 1838 and is located at 802 Clay Street, Carrollton, KY 41008; 502-732-4305, [EMAIL] .
Carroll County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse, 440 Main Street, Carrollton, KY 41008; Office: 502-732-5448.
Below is a list of online resources Carroll County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carroll Court Records.
Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Carroll 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 Carroll County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Carroll county clerk. Records of Carroll County Divorce proceedings are available from the Carroll 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 Carroll County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carroll County Vital Records.
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carroll County Census Records.
Below is a list of online resources for Carroll County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carroll County Census Records.
1840 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1850 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1860 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1870 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1880 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1890 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1900 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1910 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1920 Carroll County, KY Census Records
1930 Carroll County, KY Census Records
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Carroll County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Carroll County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Carroll Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Carroll County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.