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Madison County, Kentucky

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Madison County, the sixth county in order of formation, is located in central Kentucky, where the Bluegrass meets the foothills of the Appalachians. Madison County was created on December 15, 1785 from Lincoln County, and was named for the Virginia statesman James Madison, who became the fourth president of the United States. The county court first met on August 22, 1786, at George Adams's house near the site that would become the town of Milford. Milford served as the county seat until 1798, when court was moved to land owned by Col. John Miller, one of the county's first state representatives. The new county seat was named RICHMOND after Miller's birthplace of Richmond, Virginia.

The population of the county was 42,730 in 1970; 53,352 in 1980; and 57,508 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.madisoncountyky.us/.

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

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Madison 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.

Madison County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1786 and Land Records from 1787 and is located at 101 West Main Street, Suite 7, Richmond, KY 40475-1415; Phone: (859) 624-4703, FAX: (859) 624-8474 .

Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1787 and Court Records from 1787 and is located at 101 W. Main Street - Richmond, KY 40475; 859-624-4713.

Madison County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 135 W Irvine Street Suite 103, Richmond, KY 40475-1436; Office: 859-623-5410.

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

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Madison 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.

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

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Madison County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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Madison County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Madison County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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