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Marion County, Kentucky

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The eighty-fourth county in order of formation, Marion County is located in central Kentucky. Marion was formed from Washington County on January 25, 1834, and was named in honor of Gen. Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the Revolutionary War who won fame for his military tactics against the British forces in the southern theater of operations. The county seat of Marion County is LEBANON.

The population of Marion County was 16,714 in 1970; 17,910 in 1980; and 16,499 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.marioncounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Marion 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.

Marion County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1863 and is located at 120 West Main Street, Suite 3, Lebanon, KY 40033-1245; Phone: (270) 692-2651, FAX: (270) 692-9811 .

Marion County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1863 and Court Records from 1863 and is located at Courthouse, 120 W. Main Street, Suite 6, Lebanon, KY 40033; Phone Numbers: (270) 692-2681 .

Marion County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 223 North Spalding Avenue Suite 202, Lebanon, KY 40033; Office: 270-692-3401.

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

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Marion 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.

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

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Marion County, KY Census Records

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

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

1840 Marion County, KY Census Records

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1880 Marion County, KY Census Records

1890 Marion County, KY Census Records

1900 Marion County, KY Census Records

1910 Marion County, KY Census Records

1920 Marion County, KY Census Records

1930 Marion County, KY Census Records

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Marion County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Marion County, KY Church & Bible Records

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