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Mercer County, Kentucky

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Mercer County, the sixth county in order of formation, is located in central Kentucky. Mercer County was formed on December 15, 1785, from a portion of Lincoln County and was named in honor of Gen. Hugh Mercer, a Scotsman who was killed at the Battle of Princeton in the Revolutionary War. HARRODSBURG, the first permanent pioneer settlement in Kentucky, is the county seat.

The population of Mercer County was 15,960 in 1970; 19,011 in 1980; and 19,148 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.mercercounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Mercer 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.

Mercer County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1786 and Land Records from 1786 and is located at PO Box 426, Harrodsburg, KY 40330-0426; Phone: (859) 734-6310, FAX: (859) 734-6309 .

Mercer County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1786 and Court Records from 1786 and is located at Courthouse, 224 MAIN STREET SOUTH, HARRODSBURG KY 40330; Phone Number(s): 859-734-6305 .

Mercer County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 113 E Office Street, PO Box 244, Harrodsburg, KY 40330; Office: 859-734-6330 .

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

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Mercer 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.

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

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Mercer County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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1930 Mercer County, KY Census Records

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Mercer County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Mercer County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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