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Kenton County, Kentucky

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The nineteenth county in order of formation, Kenton County is located in northern Kentucky along the Ohio River. Kenton County occupies 163 square miles. Formed by the legislature on January 29, 1840, from Campbell County, it was named in honor of the pioneer Simon Kenton. Its county seats are COVINGTON and INDEPENDENCE.

The population of Kenton County was 129,440 in 1970; 137,058 in 1980; and 142,031 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.kentoncounty.org/.

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

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Kenton County 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.

Kenton County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1840 and Land Records from 1840 and is located at P.O. Box 1109, Covington, KY 41012-1109; Phone: (859) 392-1652, FAX: (859) 392-1639, [EMAIL] .

Kenton County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1840 and Court Records from 1840 and is located at Justice Center, 230 Madison Ave, Covington  KY  41011; Phone Number(s): 859-292-6521, [EMAIL].

Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 303 Court Street Room 210, Covington, KY 41011; Office: 859-392-1750.

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

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Kenton 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.

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

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Kenton County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1850 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1860 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1870 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1880 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1890 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1900 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1910 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1920 Kenton County, KY Census Records

1930 Kenton County, KY Census Records

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Kenton County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Kenton County, KY Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Kentucky

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