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Christian County, Kentucky

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Christian County, the twenty-first in order of formation, is located in southwestern Kentucky, a part of the Pennyroyal region. Covering 722 square miles, Christian County is the second largest in the state (forty-five miles long and twenty-five miles wide). The county seat is HOPKINSVILLE.

Christian County was formed from a portion of Logan County by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1796 and organized on March l, 1797. The new county was named in memory of Col. William Christian, a native of Augusta County, Virginia, and a veteran of the American Revolution. He settled on Beargrass Creek near Louisville in 1785 and was killed by Indians in southern Indiana the following year. Originally, the county included all land north of the Tennessee line, west of Logan County and the Green River, south of the Ohio River and east of the Tennessee River. All of the counties now in this area were formed out of Christian County between 1798 and 1860.

The population was 56,224 in 1970; 66,878 in 1980; and 68,941 in 1990.. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.christiancountyky.gov/.

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

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Christian 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.

Christian County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1797 and Land Records from 1797 and is located at 511 S Main Str, Suite 15, Hopkinsville, KY 42240-2300; (270) 887-4105, FAX: (270) 887-4186, [EMAIL] .

Christian County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1797 and Court Records from 1797 and is located at Justice Center, 100 Justice Way, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; 270-889-6539, Fax: 270-889-6029.

Christian County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 501 S Main Street, Courthouse Annex, PO Box 96, Hopkinsville, KY 42240; Office: 270-887-4115 .

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

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Christian 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.

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

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Christian County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Christian County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Christian County, KY Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Kentucky

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