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Franklin County, Kentucky
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Franklin County, the eighteenth in order of formation, is located in central Kentucky in the Bluegrass region. The county has an area of 212 square miles. Franklin County was formed from portions of Woodford, Mercer and Shelby counties on December 7, 1794, and FRANKFORT, the state capital, is its seat of government. The county was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The population of Franklin County was 34,481 in 1970; 41,830 in 1980; and 43,781 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://franklincounty.ky.gov/.
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Below is a list of Franklin 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 Franklin County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Franklin County.
- The Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601; 877-444-7867
- The Kentucky Genealogical Society, PO Box 153, Frankfort, KY 40602-0153
- Family History Library
Franklin 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.
Franklin County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1795 and Land Records from 1794 and is located at PO Box 338, Frankfort, KY 40602-0338; Phone: (502) 875-8702, FAX: (502) 875-8718, [EMAIL] .
Franklin County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1795 and Court Records from 1795 and is located at 218 St. Clair St., Frankfort, KY 40601 [ Mailing Address: P. O. Box 678, Frankfort, KY 40602; Phone Number(s): (502) 564-7013 and (502) 564-8380, FAX: (502) 564-8188.
Franklin County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse Annex Room 209, 313 W Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601; Office: 502-875-8780 .
Below is a list of online resources Franklin County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Franklin Court Records.
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- BLM Land Records - covers federal land sales in the State of Kentucky. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
- Franklin County, Kentucky Court Books at Amazon.com
Franklin 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.
Franklin 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 Franklin County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Franklin county clerk. Records of Franklin County Divorce proceedings are available from the Franklin 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 Franklin County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Franklin County Vital Records.
- Kentucky Vital Records from Archives.com: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Death Certificate.
- FREE Franklin County Social Security Death Index Search
- Search millions of death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research. New content added weekly! Most comprehensive SSDI site online!
- Kentucky Vital Records Project - Birth, marriage and death records submitted by site visitor. We also have the Kentucky Death Index in the database. Some site visitors donate transcribed records with images, other donate collections of digital images which are transcribed by volunteers.
- Franklin County, Kentucky Birth, Marriage & Death Books at Amazon.com
Franklin County, KY Census Records
See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Kentucky
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Franklin County Census Records.
- Census Records at Archives.com
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- Census & Voter Lists
Below is a list of online resources for Franklin County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Franklin County Census Records.
1800 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1800 U.S. Census Guide
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- 1800 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 04 August 1800. - Ancestry
1810 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1810 U.S. Census Guide
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- 1810 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
1820 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1820 U.S. Census Guide
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- 1820 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
1830 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1830 U.S. Census Guide
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- 1830 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
1840 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1840 U.S. Census Guide
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- 1840 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
1850 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1850 U.S. Census Guide
- Download Free US 1850 Census Extract Form
- 1850 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
1860 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1860 U.S. Census Guide
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- 1860 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
1870 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1870 U.S. Census Guide
- 1870 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
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1880 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1880 U.S. Census Guide
- 1880 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
- Download Free US 1880 Census Extract Form
1890 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1890 U.S. Census Guide
- 1890 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
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1900 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1900 U.S. Census Guide
- 1900 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
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1910 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1910 U.S. Census Guide
- 1910 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
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1920 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1920 U.S. Census Guide
- 1920 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
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1930 Franklin County, KY Census Records
- 1930 U.S. Census Guide
- 1930 Franklin County, Kentucky Census
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Franklin County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards
See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Kentucky
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Franklin County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Franklin County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Franklin Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Franklin County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.
- Cemetery Records at Archives.com
- Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
- Franklin County, Kentucky Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
- Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com
Franklin County, KY Church & Bible Records
See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Kentucky
