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Jessamine County, Kentucky

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The thirty-sixth county in order of formation, Jessamine County is located in the Inner Bluegrass region of central Kentucky. Formed on December 19, 1798, from a portion of Fayette County. The county was named for Jessamine Creek. The county seat, NICHOLASVILLE, was named for George Nicholas, who drew up the first Kentucky constitution.

The population of Jessamine County was 17,430 in 1970; 26,146 in 1980; and 30,508 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.jessamineco.com/.

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

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Jessamine 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.

Jessamine County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1799 and Land Records from 1799 and is located at 101 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356-1270; Phone: (859) 885-4161, FAX: (859) 885-5837 .

Jessamine County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1799 and Court Records from 1799 and is located at Courthouse Annex, 107 North Main Street, Nicholasville, Ky 40356; Phone: 859-885-4531, [EMAIL] .

Jessamine County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 530, 116 N Main Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356; Office: 859-885-4931

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

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Jessamine 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.

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

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Jessamine County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Jessamine County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Jessamine County, KY Church & Bible Records

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