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Green County, Kentucky

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Green County, the sixteenth in order of formation, is located in south-central Kentucky and has an area of 289 square miles. Green County was formed from portions of Lincoln and Nelson counties on December 20, 1792, with GREENSBURG as its county seat. The county was named in honor of Gen. Nathanael Greene, a hero of the Revolutionary War. Known as the "Quaker general," Greene was an American commander at Boston, Long Island, Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and several other engagements. In 1780 he was appointed commander of the southern theater of operations; he and his troops forced the British out of the Carolinas and toward surrender at Yorktown in 1781.

The population of Green County was 10,350 in 1970; 11,043 in 1980; and 10,371 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.greencounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Green 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.

Green County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1793 and Land Records from 1793 and is located at 203 West Court Street, Greensburg, KY 42743-1552; Phone: (270) 932-5386, FAX: (270) 932-6241 .

Green County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1793 and Court Records from 1794 and is located at Courthouse, 203 West Court Street, Greensburg KY 42743; Phone Number(s): 270-932-5631 or 270-932-4029 .

Green County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 103 S First Street, Greensburg, KY 42743; Office: 270-932-7518 .

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

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Green 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.

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

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Green County, KY Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Kentucky

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

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

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Green County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Kentucky

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

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

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Green County, KY Church & Bible Records

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