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Graves County, Kentucky

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Graves County, seventy-fifth in order of formation, is located in the center of the Jackson Purchase on the Tennessee state line and is the largest county in that region. It has an area of 557 square miles. Graves County was created in 1824 from part of Hickman County, with Mayfield as the county seat. The county was named in honor of Maj. Benjamin F. Graves, a Fayette County soldier killed at the Battle of River Raisin in the War of 1812. MAYFIELD is the county seat.

The population of Graves County was 30,939 in 1970; 34,049 in 1980; and 33,550 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.gravescounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Graves 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. Fire destroyed courthouse records in 1864 and on 18 Dec 1887.

Graves County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1887 and is located at 101 East South Street, Suite 2, Mayfield, KY 42066-2324; Phone: (270) 247-1676, FAX: (270) 247-1274, [EMAIL] .

Graves County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1887 and Court Records from 1853 and is located at Courthouse, 100 East Broadway, Mayfield, KY 52066; Phone Numbers: 270-247-1733 or 270-247-7853.

Graves County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse Annex Suite 5, 101 E South Street, Mayfield, KY 42066; Office: 270-247-3301 .

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

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Graves 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.

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

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Graves County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Graves County, Kentucky are 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 Graves 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 Graves County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Graves County Census Records.

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

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Graves County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Graves County, KY Church & Bible Records

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