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Letcher County, Kentucky

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Letcher County, the ninetyfifth county in order of formation, is located in southeastern Kentucky. The county was formed in 1842 from portions of Perry and Harlan counties, and was named for Gov. Robert E Letcher (1840-44). The county seat is WHITESBURG.

The population of the rural county was 23,165 in 1970; 30,687 in 1980; and 27,000 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.letchercounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Letcher 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.

Letcher County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1842 and Land Records from 1844 and is located at 156 Main Street, Suite 102, Whitesburg, KY 41858-7286; Phone: (606) 633-2432, FAX: (606) 632-9282 .

Letcher County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1871 and Court Records from 1866 and is located at 156 MAIN STREET SUITE 201, WHITESBURG, KY 41858; Phone Number(s): 606-633-7559, 606-633-1048.

Letcher County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 156 Main Street Suite 105, Whitesburg, KY 41858; Office: 606-633-2182.

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

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Letcher 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.

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

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Letcher County, KY Census Records

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

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

1850 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1860 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1870 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1880 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1890 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1900 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1910 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1920 Letcher County, KY Census Records

1930 Letcher County, KY Census Records

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Letcher County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Letcher County, KY Church & Bible Records

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