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Lewis County, Kentucky

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Lewis County, the forty-eighth county in order of formation, is located in northeastern Kentucky along the Ohio River. Lewis County was formed from a portion of Mason County on December 2, 1806, and named in honor of explorer Merriweather Lewis, who accompanied William Clark to the Pacific Northwest in 1803-6. The county seat is VANCEBURG.

In 1970 the population of Lewis County, of which Vanceburg is the only incorporated town, was 12,355. The population was 14,545 in 1980 and 13,029 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://lewiscounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Lewis 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.

Lewis County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1807 and Land Records from 1807 and is located at PO Box 129, Vanceburg, KY 41179-0129; Phone: (606) 796-3062, FAX: (606) 796-6511 .

Lewis County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1807 and Court Records from 1807 and is located at Courthouse, P.O. Box 129, Vanceburg, KY 41179-0129; (606) 796-3062 .

Lewis County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 112 Second Street, Suite 101, Vanceburg, KY 41179; Office: 606-796-2622.

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

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Lewis 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.

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

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Lewis County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1810 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1820 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1830 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1840 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1850 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1860 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1870 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1880 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1890 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1900 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1910 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1920 Lewis County, KY Census Records

1930 Lewis County, KY Census Records

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Lewis County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Lewis County, KY Church & Bible Records

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