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Garrard County, Kentucky

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Garrard County, the twenty-fifth in order of formation, is located in the Outer Bluegrass region of central Kentucky. It has an area of 232 square miles. The county was created by the legislature on December 17, 1796 from Madison, Lincoln and Mercer Counties , and named for Gov. James Garrard (1796-1804). LANCASTER, the county seat of Garrard County and its only incorporated town, was established by the first county court in 1797 on fifty-seven acres of land near Wallace's Crossroads donated by Capt. William Buford, a veteran of the Revolutionary War.

The population of Garrard County was 9,457 in 1970; 10,853 in 1980; and 11,579 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.garrardcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Garrard County 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.

Garrard County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1797 and Land Records from 1797 and is located at 15 Public Square, Suite 5, Lancaster, KY 40444-1057; Phone: (859) 792-3071, FAX: (859) 792-6751 .

Garrard County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1797 and Court Records from 1797 and is located at Courthouse Annex, 7 Public Square, Lancaster, KY. 40444;Phone Number(s): 859-792-2961.

Garrard County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse Suite 1, 15 Public Square, Lancaster, KY 40444; Office: 859-792-3291 .

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

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Garrard 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.

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

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Garrard County, KY Census Records

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

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

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1930 Garrard County, KY Census Records

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Garrard County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Garrard County, KY Church & Bible Records

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