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Leslie County, Kentucky

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The 117th county in order of formation, Leslie County is located in southeastern Kentucky in the Eastern Coal Field region. Leslie County was formed by an act of the General Assembly on March 29, 1878, from sections of Clay, Harlan and Perry counties and named for Preston H. Leslie, governor of Kentucky (1871-75). The county seat is HYDEN, named in honor of state Sen. John Hyden, one of those responsible for establishing the county.

The population of Leslie County was 11,623 in 1970; 14,882 in 1980; and 13,642 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.lesliecounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Leslie 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.

Leslie County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1878 and Land Records from 1879 and is located at PO Box 916, Hyden, KY 41749-0916; Phone: (606) 672-2193, FAX: (606) 672-4264, [EMAIL] .

Leslie County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1884 and Court Records from 1878 and is located at P.O. Box 1750, 22010 Main Street, Hyden, KY 41749; Phone: 606-672-2505 or 606-6722503, FAX: 606-672-5128.

Leslie County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 1891, Hyden, KY 41749; Office: 606-672-2456.

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

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Leslie 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.

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

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Leslie County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Leslie 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 Leslie 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.

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

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

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

Ancestry1880 Leslie County, KY Census Records

1890 Leslie County, KY Census Records

1900 Leslie County, KY Census Records

1910 Leslie County, KY Census Records

1920 Leslie County, KY Census Records

1930 Leslie County, KY Census Records

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Leslie County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Leslie County, KY Church & Bible Records

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