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Knox County, Kentucky

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Knox County, the forty-first in order of formation, is in southeastern Kentucky; it has an area of 388 square miles. It was created on December 19, 1799, from Lincoln County and was named after Gen. Henry Knox of Massachusetts, the nation's first secretary of war. BARBOURVILLE is the county seat. Knox County originally embraced all the upper Cumberland Valley and several counties were later created from its territory--Clay (1806), Rockcastle (1810), Whitley (1818), Harlan (1819), Laurel (1825), and Bell (1867).

The population of Knox County was 23,689 in 1970; 30,239 in 1980; and 29,676 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.knoxcountyky.com/.

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

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Knox 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.

Knox County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1800 and Land Records from 1800 and is located at 401 Court Square, Suit 102, Barbourville, KY 40906-1463; Phone: (606) 546-3568, FAX: (606) 546-3589, [EMAIL] .

Knox County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1803 and Court Records from 1800 and is located at Court House Annex, Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906; Phone Number(s): (606) 546-3075; [Mailing Address: P.O. Box 760,

Knox County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 1509, Barbourville, KY 40906, Office: 606-546-4113.

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

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Knox County, KY Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

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Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

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

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Knox County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Knox County Military Records

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

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Knox County Genealogical Addresses

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Below is a list of online resources for Knox County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Knox County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

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Knox County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Knox County, KY Church & Bible Records

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