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Lincoln County is one of three counties created by Virginia in 1780. As settlements in Kentucky County of Virginia became increasingly numerous during the late 1770s, the need for seats of government within the vast territory led to the formation of Jefferson, Lincoln, and Fayette counties to replace Kentucky County. The law creating these counties was enacted by the Virginia General Assembly on June 30, 1780, and became effective November 1, 1780.

Lincoln County was named for Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, a military commander in the Revolutionary War who was a prisoner of war in British hands when the county was formed. The first county court session for Lincoln County was held at Fort Harrod (now Harrodsburg) in January 1781. The county seat was moved to Fort Logan (now STANFORD) in 1787.

Two more counties, Mercer and Madison, were formed by Virginia in 1786 from parts of Lincoln County. After Kentucky became a state in 1792, the Kentucky legislature continued to subdivide Lincoln County into smaller counties. Lincoln County assumed its present boundary in February 1843.

The county's population was 16,663 in 1970; 19,053 in 1980; and 20,045 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.lincolnky.com/.

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

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Lincoln 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.

Lincoln County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1781 and Land Records from 1780 and is located at 102 East Main Street, Suite 3, Stanford, KY 40484-1279; Phone: (606) 365-4570, FAX: (606) 365-4572 .

Lincoln County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1781 and Court Records from 1781 and is located at 101 East Main Street, Stanford, Kentucky 40484; Phone Numbers: 606-365-4570 .

Lincoln County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 201 E Main Street Suite 2, Stanford, KY 40484; Office: 606-365-4550.

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

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Lincoln 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.

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

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Lincoln County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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Lincoln County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Lincoln County, KY Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Kentucky

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