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The 115th county in order of formation, Lee County is located in eastern Kentucky. Lee County was formed on March 1, 1870, from portions of Owsley, Breathitt, Wolfe and Estill counties, and in 1872 BEATTYVILLE was established as the county seat. Most sources say the county was named after Robert E. Lee, but others cite Lee County, Virginia, to which many of the county's inhabitants trace their roots. The latter is a more likely explanation, given the strong Union sentiment exhibited by the residents of this area during the Civil War.

The population was 6,587 in 1970; 7,754 in 1980; and 7,422 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.leecounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Lee 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.

Lee County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1870 and Land Records from 1870 and is located at PO Box 551, Beattyville, KY 41311-0511; Phone: (606) 464-4115, FAX: (606) 464-4102, [EMAIL].

Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1873 and Court Records from 1870 and is located at Courthouse, 256 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Beattyville, KY 41311; Phone Number(s): 606-464-8400.

Lee County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse Room 10, 256 Main Street, PO Box 1008, Beattyville, KY 41311; Office: 606-464-4105.

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

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Lee 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.

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

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Lee County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Lee County, Kentucky are 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 Lee 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.

Lee County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at ?.

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

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

1870 Lee County, KY Census Records

1880 Lee County, KY Census Records

1890 Lee County, KY Census Records

1900 Lee County, KY Census Records

1910 Lee County, KY Census Records

1920 Lee County, KY Census Records

1930 Lee County, KY Census Records

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Lee County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Lee County, KY Church & Bible Records

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