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Mason County, Kentucky

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Mason County, the eighth county in order of formation, is located in the Outer Bluegrass region of northeastern Kentucky. Named for statesman George Mason of Virginia, whose writings influenced Thomas Jefferson, the county was established by the Virginia legislature in 1788 from Bourbon County. Nineteen Kentucky counties were later formed from the original Mason County. Hemp and tobacco were the earliest crops of the rich, productive soil. The limestone base gave the name to the original landing place on the Ohio River, Limestone (now MAYSVILLE), which is the county seat.

The county's population was 17,273 in 1970; 17,765 in 1980; 16,666 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.masoncountykentucky.com.

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

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Mason 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.

Mason County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1789 and Land Records from 1789 and is located at PO Box 234, Maysville, KY 41056-0234; Phone: (606) 564-3341, FAX: (606) 564-8979 .

Mason County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1791 and Court Records from 1789 and is located at Justice Center, 100 West Third Street, Maysville, KY 41056; Phone Numbers: 606-564-4340.

Mason County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 220 1/2 Sutton Street, Maysville, KY 41056; Office: 606-564-3700 .

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

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Mason 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.

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

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Mason County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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Mason County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Mason County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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