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Harlan County, Kentucky

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Harlan County, the sixtieth county in order of formation, is located in the southeastern corner of the state, on the Virginia border. It covers an area of 468 square miles. Harlan County was created in 1819 out of part of Knox County. Later, portions of its territory went to form Letcher, Bell, and Leslie counties. It was named for Silas Harlan, a hero of the Battle of the Blue Licks. HARLAN is the county seat.

The population of Harlan County was 37,370 in 1970; 41,889 in 1980; and 36,574 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at ?.

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

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Harlan 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.

Harlan County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1820 and Land Records from 1820 and is located at PO Box 670, 205 Central Street, Harlan, KY 40831-0670; Phone: (606) 573-3636, FAX: (606) 573-0064 .

Harlan County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1820 and Court Records from 1820 and is located at Courthouse, 210 East Central Street, Suite 304, Harlan Ky 40831; Phone:606-573-2680, Fax: 606-573-5895 .

Harlan County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse Room 207, 205 E Central Avenue, PO Box 209, Harlan, KY 40831; Office: 606-573-1990 .

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

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Harlan 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.

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

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Harlan County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Harlan County, Kentucky are1820, 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 Harlan 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 Harlan County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Harlan County Census Records.

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

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1930 Harlan County, KY Census Records

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Harlan County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Harlan County, KY Church & Bible Records

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