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Grayson County, Kentucky

Grayson County, the fifty-fourth county in order of formation, is located in west-central Kentucky. It has an area of 493 square miles.

The area was settled in the late 1700s. Among the early landowners was George Washington, who purchased 5,000 acres on the southern shore of Rough River from Henry Lee in 1788. Many others arrived to settle the area, and on January 25, 1810, Grayson County was established from the western part of Hardin and the eastern part of Ohio County. The county was named for Col. William Grayson, an aide to Gen. Washington, and LEITCHFIELD was founded as the county seat.

The county had a population of 16,445 in 1970; 20,854 in 1980; and 21,050 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.graysoncounty.ky.gov/.

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

• Grayson County Historical Society, 122 East Main Street, P.O. Box 84, Leitchfield KY 42754
• Ancestral Trails Historical Society, PO Box 1796, Elizabethtown, KY 42702-1796; (270) 982-0881. We are a Regional Society representing Breckinridge, Bullitt, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Jefferson, LaRue, Meade, Nelson counties in Kentucky. We have a free research library with over 1200 books and many research books for sale. We have a index of the articles from our Quarterly News Magazine listed on our website. These articles can be requested at a minimal charge.
• 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

Grayson 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. Three courthouse fire destroyed some or all redords of the time. The first was on 24 Dec 1864. The second was on 16 Jun 1896 from which three record books were saved. No records were lost in the fire of 3 Apr 1936.

Grayson County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1896 and is located at 10 Public Square, Leitchfield, KY 42754-1199; Phone: (270) 259-3201, FAX: (270) 259-9264 .

Grayson County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1896 and Court Records from 1906 and is located at Courthouse, 125 East White Oak St. Leitchfield, KY 42754; Phone Number(s): (270)259-3040 .

Grayson County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 10 Public Square, Leitchfield, KY 42754; Office: 270-259-4838.

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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.
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Grayson 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.

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

• Kentucky Vital Records from Archives.com: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Death Certificate.
• FREE Grayson 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.
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Grayson County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Grayson 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 Grayson 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.

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• Census Records at Archives.com
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• Census & Voter Lists

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

1810 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1810 U.S. Census Guide
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• 1810 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 06 August 1810. - Ancestry

1820 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1820 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1820 Census Extract Form
• 1820 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 07 August 1820. - Ancestry

1830 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1830 U.S. Census Guide
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• 1830 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1830. - Ancestry

1840 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1840 U.S. Census Guide
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• 1840 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1840. - Ancestry

1850 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1850 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1850 Census Extract Form
• 1850 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1850. - Ancestry

1860 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1860 U.S. Census Guide
• Download Free US 1860 Census Extract Form
• 1860 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1860. - Ancestry

1870 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1870 U.S. Census Guide
• 1870 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1870.
• Download Free US 1870 Census Extract Form

1880 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1880 U.S. Census Guide
• 1880 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1880. - Ancestry (free search index and print images)
• Download Free US 1880 Census Extract Form

1890 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1890 U.S. Census Guide
• 1890 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1890. While much of this census was lost in a fire, Ancestry has gathered records from that time period to create an 1890 Census Substitute. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1890 Census Extract Form

1900 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1900 U.S. Census Guide
• 1900 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1900. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1900 Census Extract Form

1910 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1910 U.S. Census Guide
• 1910 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 15 April 1910. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1910 Census Extract Form

1920 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1920 U.S. Census Guide
• 1920 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 January 1920. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1920 Census Extract Form

1930 Grayson County, KY Census Records

• 1930 U.S. Census Guide
• 1930 Grayson County, Kentucky Census. - This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 April 1930. - Ancestry
• Download Free US 1930 Census Extract Form

Grayson County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

• Cemetery Records at Archives.com
• Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
• Grayson County, Kentucky Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
• Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com

Grayson County, KY Church & Bible Records

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