
The forty-sixth in order of formation, Casey County was created on November 14, 1806, from Lincoln County, and named in honor of Col. William Casey, a Revolutionary War veteran from Virginia who explored the area in 1779. The 435-square-mile county is bordered by Russell, Pulaski, Lincoln, Boyle, Marion, Taylor, and Adair counties. LIBERTY, the county seat, was incorporated in 1830.
Casey County's population was 12,930 in 1970; 14,818 in 1980; and 14,211 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.caseycounty.ky.gov/.
Below is a list of Casey 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 Casey County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Casey 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.
Casey County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1807 and Land Records from 1807 and is located at P.O. Box 310, Liberty, KY EMAIL] .
Casey County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1809 and Court Records from 1807 and is located at Judicial Center, 231 Court Square, PO Box 147, Liberty, KY 42539; 606-787-6510 .
Casey County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 38, Liberty, KY 42539; Office: 606-787-7621.
Below is a list of online resources Casey County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Casey County Court Records.
Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Casey 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 Casey County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Casey county clerk. Records of Casey County Divorce proceedings are available from the Casey 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 Casey County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Casey County Vital Records.
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Casey 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 Casey 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 Casey County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Casey County Census Records.
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1810 Casey County, KY Census Records
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1830 Casey County, KY Census Records
1840 Casey County, KY Census Records
1850 Casey County, KY Census Records
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1900 Casey County, KY Census Records
1910 Casey County, KY Census Records
1920 Casey County, KY Census Records
1930 Casey County, KY Census Records
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Casey County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Casey County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Casey Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Casey County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.
Below is a list of online resources for Casey County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information. Email us with websites containing Casey County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below: