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Floyd County, Kentucky

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Floyd County, the fortieth in order of formation, is located in eastern Kentucky. It covers an area of 393 square miles. On December 13, 1799, the Kentucky General Assembly enacted the bill creating Floyd County from Fleming, Mason and Montgomery counties, to become effective June 1, 1800. The county was named in honor of John Floyd, surveyor and pioneer explorer. Preston's Station, designated the county seat, was renamed PRESTONSBURG. The original 3,600-square-mile tract comprised the whole of the Big Sandy Valley and some adjacent territory, covering the entire eastern portion of the state. From 1806 to 1884 all or parts of fifteen other counties were formed from Floyd.

The population was 35,889 in 1970; 48,764 in 1980; and 43,586 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.floydcountykentucky.com/.

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

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Floyd County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

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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. Some records were destroyed by fire in Apr 1808.

Floyd County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1808 and Land Records from 1810 and is located at P.O. Box 1089, Prestonsburg, KY 41653-5089; Phone: (606) 886-3816, FAX: (606) 886-8089 .

Floyd County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1860 and Court Records from 1808 and is located at Courthouse, 127 S. Lake Dr., Prestonsburg, KY 41653; Phone Number(s): 606-886-3090 .

Floyd County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 149 S Central Ave Room 5, Prestonsburg, KY 41653; Office: 606-886-9622.

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

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Floyd 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.

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

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Floyd County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Floyd County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Floyd County, KY Church & Bible Records

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