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Martin County, Kentucky

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Martin County lies in the Appalachian Mountains, in the easternmost reaches of the commonwealth. The 116th county formed, it was made from portions of Lawrence, Floyd, Pike and Johnson counties, which, with the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River on the east, form its boundaries. Martin County, formed September 1, 1870, was named for Col. John P Martin, a state senator and U.S. congressman from Prestonsburg. The county seat was moved from Warfield to a more central location at INEZ in 1873.

The population of Martin County was 9,377 in 1970; 13,925 in 1980; 12,526 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.martincounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Martin 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.

Martin County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1871 and Land Records from 1870 and is located at PO Box 460, Inez, KY 41224-0460; Phone: (606) 298-2810, FAX: (606) 298-0143 .

Martin County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1861 and Court Records from 1870 and is located at Courthouse, 430 Court Street, Inez, Kentucky 41224; Phone Number(s): 606-298-3508.

Martin County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 341, Inez, KY 41224, Office: 606-298-2807 .

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

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Martin 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.

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

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Martin County, KY Census Records

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

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

1870 Martin County, KY Census Records

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1890 Martin County, KY Census Records

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1930 Martin County, KY Census Records

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Martin County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Martin County, KY Church & Bible Records

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