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Laurel County, Kentucky

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Laurel County, the eightieth county in order of formation, is located in southeastern Kentucky. The county has an area of 434 square miles and was created on December 21, 1825, from sections of Whitley, Clay, Knox and Rockcastle counties. The prescribed boundaries of the new county were the Rockcastle River on the north, and metes and bounds on the other three sides. The latter were poorly defined, and frequent changes were made in the boundary. LONDON is the county seat.

The population of the county was 27,386 in 1970;38,982 in 1980; and 43,438 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.londonlaurelchamber.com/

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

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Laurel 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.

Laurel County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1826 and Land Records from 1826 and is located at Room 203, 101 South Main Street, London, KY 40741-2308; Phone: (606) 864-5158, FAX: (606) 864-7369 .

Laurel County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1826 and Court Records from 1826 and is located at Courthouse Annex #2, 103 South Broad Street, London, KY 40741; (606) 864-2863 and (606) 864-7445; Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1798, London, KY 40743.

Laurel County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse Room 127, 101 S Main Street, London, KY 40741; Office: 606-864-2889.

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

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Laurel 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.

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

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Laurel County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1830 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1840 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1850 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1860 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1870 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1880 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1890 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1900 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1910 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1920 Laurel County, KY Census Records

1930 Laurel County, KY Census Records

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Laurel County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Laurel County, KY Church & Bible Records

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