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Marshall County, Kentucky

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Marshall County, the ninety-second county in order of formation, located in the extreme western region of Kentucky. The county was once part of the Chickasaw Indian lands acquired in the Jackson Purchase of October 19, 1818. From 1818 to 1822, the area that is now Marshall County was part of Hickman County; from 1822 to 1842 it was the northern part of Calloway County. On June 1, 1842, Marshall County was created and named for John Marshall, chief justice of the United States. BENTON was established at a central location as the county seat.

The population of the rural county was 20,381 in 1970; 25,637 in 1980; and 27,205 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.marshallcounty.net/.

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

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Marshall 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.

Marshall County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1848 and Land Records from 1848 and is located at 1101 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025-1498; Phone: (270) 527-4740, FAX: (270) 527-4738, [EMAIL] .

Marshall County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1848 and Court Records from 1848 and is located at Judicial Building, 80 Judicial Drive Unit 101, Benton, KY 42025Phone Number(s): (270) 527-3883.

Marshall County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 1101 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025; Office: 270-527-4728 .

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

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Marshall 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.

Marshall 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 Marshall County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Marshall county clerk. Records of Marshall County Divorce proceedings are available from the Marshall County clerk of the circuit court.

Marshall County Health Department

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 Marshall County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Marshall County Vital Records.

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Marshall County, KY Census Records

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

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

1850 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1860 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1870 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1880 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1890 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1900 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1910 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1920 Marshall County, KY Census Records

1930 Marshall County, KY Census Records

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Marshall County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Marshall County, KY Church & Bible Records

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