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Knott County, Kentucky
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Knott County, the 118th county in order of formation, is located in the heart of the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky. The county covers an area of 352 square miles. It was formed from portions of Perry, Breathitt, Floyd and Letcher counties in 1884. The county was named for Gov. James Proctor Knott (1883-87). The county seat is HINDMAN. Letcher County legislator Robert Bates helped to oversee the creation of the new county, which is the site of the headwaters of several major creeks that flow into either the Big Sandy or Kentucky rivers. Knott is the only Kentucky county that does not have a river within its boundaries or bordering it.
The population of the rural county was 14,698 in 1970; 17,940 in 1980; and 17,906 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.knottky.com/.
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Below is a list of Knott 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 Knott County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Knott County.
- Knott County Historical & Genealogical Society, Library & Musuem, Inc., 147 Carew Drive Hindman, KY 41822-8657; (606) 785-5751; Open 24 hours, 7 days a week by appointment only.
- Knott County Historical Society
- The Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601; 877-444-7867
- The Kentucky Genealogical Society, PO Box 153, Frankfort, KY 40602-0153
- Family History Library
Knott 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.
Knott County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1844 and Land Records from 1883 and is located at P.O. Box 446, Hindman, KY 41822-0446; Phone: (606) 785-5651, FAX: (606) 785-0996 .
Knott County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1892 and Court Records 1888 and is located at Justice Center, P.O. Box 1317 , 76 W Main Str, Hindman, KY 41822; (606) 785-5021,
Knott County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 1021, Hindman, KY 41822; Office: 606-785-5569.
Below is a list of online resources Knott County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Knott Court Records.
- Order Knott County Court, Civil or Criminal Records Online
- BLM Land Records - covers federal land sales in the State of Kentucky. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
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Knott 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.
Knott 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 Knott County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Knott county clerk. Records of Knott County Divorce proceedings are available from the Knott 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 Knott County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Knott County Vital Records.
- Kentucky Vital Records from Archives.com: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Death Certificate.
- FREE Knott County Social Security Death Index Search
- Search millions of death records and get genealogical information crucial to your family research. New content added weekly! Most comprehensive SSDI site online!
- Kentucky Vital Records Project - Birth, marriage and death records submitted by site visitor. We also have the Kentucky Death Index in the database. Some site visitors donate transcribed records with images, other donate collections of digital images which are transcribed by volunteers.
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Knott County, KY Census Records
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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Knott County, Kentucky are 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940.
Knott County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at ?.
Below is a list of online resources Knott County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Knott County Census Records.
- Census Records at Archives.com
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Below is a list of online resources for Knott County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Knott County Census Records.
1890 Knott County, KY Census Records
- 1890 U.S. Census Guide
- 1890 Knott County, Kentucky Census
. This is a census of the U.S. population as of 01 June 1890. While much of this census was lost in a fire, Ancestry has gathered records from that time period to create an 1890 Census Substitute. - Ancestry
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1900 Knott County, KY Census Records
- 1900 U.S. Census Guide
- 1900 Knott County, Kentucky Census
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1910 Knott County, KY Census Records
- 1910 U.S. Census Guide
- 1910 Knott County, Kentucky Census
- Download Free US 1910 Census Extract Form
1920 Knott County, KY Census Records
- 1920 U.S. Census Guide
- 1920 Knott County, Kentucky Census
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1930 Knott County, KY Census Records
- 1930 U.S. Census Guide
- 1930 Knott County, Kentucky Census
- Download Free US 1930 Census Extract Form
Knott County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards
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There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Knott County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Knott County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Knott Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Knott County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.
- Cemetery Records at Archives.com
- Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
- Knott County, Kentucky Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
- Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com
Knott County, KY Church & Bible Records
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