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Cumberland County, Kentucky

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The thirty-second county in order of formation, Cumberland County is located in south-central Kentucky along the Tennessee state line. It has an area of 307 square miles. Cumberland County was formed on December 14, 1798, from a portion of Green County and named for the Cumberland River, which flows through the county. The county seat is BURKESVILLE.

The population of Cumberland County was 6,850 in 1970; 7,289 in 1980; and 6,784 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.cumberlandcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Cumberland 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.

Cumberland County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1799 and Land Records from 1799 and is located at PO Box 275, Burkesville, KY 42717-0275; Phone: (270) 864-3726, FAX: (270) 864-5884 .

Cumberland County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1815 and Court Records from 1820 and is located at Courthouse, 600 Court House Square, Burkesville, KY 42717-0395; 270-864-2611 .

Cumberland County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 431, Burkesville, KY 42717; Office: 270-864-5161 .

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

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Cumberland 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.

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

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Cumberland County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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1930 Cumberland County, KY Census Records

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Cumberland County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Cumberland County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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