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Metcalfe County, Kentucky
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Metcalfe County, the 106th county in order of formation, is located in south-central Kentucky in the eastern Pennyroyal region. Metcalfe County was formed May 1, 1860, primarily from the county of Barren, with small sections coming from Monroe, Adair, Cumberland and Green counties. The county was named in honor of Kentucky's tenth governor, Thomas Metcalfe (1828-32). EDMONTON, close to the geographic center of the county, was chosen as county seat. It was named for Edmund Rogers, who owned the land and laid out the town in 1818.
The Little Barren River and its tributaries, including the South and East forks, drain the northern and central part of the county. Southeastern Metcalfe is drained by the headwaters of Marrowbone Creek.
Shortly after Metcalfe County was established, the county courthouse was built. In March 1865 a band of Confederate guerrillas looted the town and burned the courthouse. A temporary replacement burned in July 1868. The present courthouse, of Italianate design, was completed in 1869.
The population of Metcalfe County was 8,177 in 1970; 9,484 in 1980; and to 8,963 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.metcalfecounty.ky.gov/.
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Below is a list of Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Metcalfe County.
- Metcalfe County Historical Society, Box 910, Edmonton KY 42129
- The Kentucky Historical Society, 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601; 877-444-7867
- The Kentucky Genealogical Society, PO Box 153, Frankfort, KY 40602-0153
- Family History Library
Metcalfe 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.
Metcalfe County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1867 and Land Records from 1868 and is located at PO Box 25, Edmonton, KY 42129-0025; Phone: (270) 432-4821, FAX: (270) 432-5176 .
Metcalfe County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1865 and Court Records from 1868 and is located at Courthouse, 201 E. Stockton St, Edmonton, Ky. 4229; Phone Numbers: (270) 432-3663 .
Metcalfe County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 100 E Stockton Street, PO Box 939, Edmonton, KY 42129; Office: 270-432-3162 .
Below is a list of online resources Metcalfe County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Metcalfe Court Records.
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- BLM Land Records - covers federal land sales in the State of Kentucky. Many pioneers and settelers bought land from the government instead of individuals.
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Metcalfe 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.
Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Metcalfe county clerk. Records of Metcalfe County Divorce proceedings are available from the Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Metcalfe County Vital Records.
- Kentucky Vital Records from Archives.com: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate and Death Certificate.
- FREE Metcalfe County Social Security Death Index Search
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- Kentucky Vital Records Project - Birth, marriage and death records submitted by site visitor. We also have the Kentucky Death Index in the database. Some site visitors donate transcribed records with images, other donate collections of digital images which are transcribed by volunteers.
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Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Metcalfe County Census Records.
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Below is a list of online resources for Metcalfe County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Metcalfe County Census Records.
1860 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
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- 1860 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1870 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1870 U.S. Census Guide
- 1870 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1880 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1880 U.S. Census Guide
- 1880 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1890 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1890 U.S. Census Guide
- 1890 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1900 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1900 U.S. Census Guide
- 1900 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1910 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1910 U.S. Census Guide
- 1910 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1920 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1920 U.S. Census Guide
- 1920 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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1930 Metcalfe County, KY Census Records
- 1930 U.S. Census Guide
- 1930 Metcalfe County, Kentucky Census
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Metcalfe County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards
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There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Metcalfe County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Metcalfe County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Metcalfe Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Metcalfe County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.
- Cemetery Records at Archives.com
- Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
- Metcalfe County, Kentucky Cemetery Books at Amazon.com
- Gravestone, Tombstone, and Memorial Photo Collection from findagrave.com
Metcalfe County, KY Church & Bible Records
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