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Lyon County, Kentucky

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The 102nd county in order of formation, Lyon County is located in the western Kentucky waterlands. Lyon County has an area of 209 square miles. It was formed from Caldwell County on January 14, 1854, and named for Chittenden Lyon, a U.S. representative whose family settled in the area in 1801. The seat is EDDYVILLE, which previously served in that capacity for Livington and Caldwell counties.

The population of Lyon County was 5,562 in 1970; 6,490 in 1980; and 6,624 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.lyoncounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Lyon 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.

Lyon County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1854 and Land Records from 1854 and is located at PO Box 310, Eddyville, KY 42038-0310; Phone: (270) 388-2331, FAX: (270) 388-0634, [EMAIL] .

Lyon County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1847 and Court Records from 1854 and is located at 500A West Dale Ave., Judicial Center, P O Box 565, Eddyville, Ky. 42038; 270-388-7231 .

Lyon County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 148, Eddyville, KY 42038; Office: 270-388-7271.

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

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Lyon 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.

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

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Lyon County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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

1860 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1870 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1880 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1890 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1900 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1910 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1920 Lyon County, KY Census Records

1930 Lyon County, KY Census Records

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Lyon County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Lyon County, KY Church & Bible Records

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