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Clark County, Kentucky

Clark County was formed in 1792 and hence is as old as the State. Bourbon and Fayette Counties contributed to its territory, and Gen. George Rogers Clark its name.

It was the fourteenth county formed, and lies in the central part of the State, on the margin of the famous blue-grass section.

The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.winchesterky.com/government.html.

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

Clark 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.

Clark County Clerk has Marriage Records 1793 and Land Records from 1793 and is located at PO Box 4060, Winchester, KY 40392-4060;

Clark County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1793 and Court Records from 1793 and is located at James Clark Judicial Center, 17 Cleveland Ave., Winchester, KY 40391; 859-737-7264, FAX: 859-737-7005.

Clark County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 34 South Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391; Office: 859-745-0250 .

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

Clark 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.

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

Clark County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1800 Clark County, KY Census Records

1810 Clark County, KY Census Records

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1840 Clark County, KY Census Records

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1910 Clark County, KY Census Records

1920 Clark County, KY Census Records

1930 Clark County, KY Census Records

Clark County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

Clark County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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