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Harrison County, Kentucky

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Harrison County, the seventeenth in order of formation, is located in north-central Kentucky. It has an area of 310 square miles. Harrison was formed on December 21, 1793, out of portions of Bourbon and Scott counties and named in honor of Col. Benjamin Harrison of Pennsylvania, who settled in Bourbon County and wrote part of the constitution of Kentucky. The county seat of Harrison is CYNTHIANA.

The population of Harrison County was 14,158 in 1970; 15,166 in 1980; and 16,248 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at ?.

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

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Harrison 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.

Harrison County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1794 and Land Records from 1794 and is located at 313 Oddville Avenue, Cynthiana, KY 41031-1242; Phone: (859) 234-7130, FAX: (859) 234-8049, [EMAIL] .

Harrison County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1794 and Court Records from 1794 and is located at County Justice Center, 115 Court , Cynthiana, Kentucky, Phone Number(s): 859-234-1914.

Harrison County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 313 Oddville Ave, PO Box 53, Cynthiana, KY 41031; Office: 859- 234-7133 .

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

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Harrison 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.

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

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Harrison County, KY Census Records

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

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Harrison County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Harrison County, KY Church & Bible Records

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