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Hart County, Kentucky

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Located in the south-central part of the state in the Pennyroyal region, Hart County was the sixty-first in order of formation. Created on January 28, 1819, out of portions of Hardin and Barren counties.

The 412-square-mile county is named for Capt. Nathaniel G.T. Hart (17841813), a Lexington lawyer and brother-in-law of Henry Clay, who was captured and killed by Indians at the Battle of the River Raisin. MUNFORDVILLE is the county seat.

The population of Hart County was 13,980 in 1970; 15,402 in 1980; and 14,890 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.hartcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Hart 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.

Hart County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1819 and is located at P.O. Box 277, Munfordville, KY 42765-0277; Phone: (270) 524-2751, FAX: (270) 524-0458 .

Hart County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1819 and Court Records from 1819 and is located at Courthouse, 200 Main St., Munfordville, KY 42765-0248; Phone Number(s): 270-524-5181 .

Hart County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 118 E Union Street, PO Box 566, Munfordville, KY 42765; Office: 270-524-2321 .

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

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Hart 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.

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

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Hart County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Hart County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Hart County, KY Church & Bible Records

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