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Monroe County, Kentucky

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Monroe County, the sixty-fifth county in order of formation, is located in south-central Kentucky along the Tennessee state line. In was formed on January 19, 1820, from portions of Barren and Cumberland counties, and named in honor of James Monroe of Virginia, who was then president of the United States. The county seat of Monroe County is TOMPKINSVILLE, named in honor of James Monroe's vice-president, Daniel Tompkins of New York.

The population of Monroe County was 11,642 in 1970; 12,353 in 1980; and 11,401 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.monroecounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Monroe 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.

Monroe County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1869 and Land Records from 1863 and is located at PO Box 188, Tompkinsville, KY 42167-0188; Phone:(270) 487-5471, FAX: (270) 487-5976 .

Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1861 and Court Records from 1863 and is located at Courthouse, P.O. Box 245, Main Street,Tompkinsville, KY 42167; Phone: (270) 487-5480, FAX: (270) 487-0068.

Monroe County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 200 N Main Street Suite A, Tompkinsville, KY 42167-1548; Office: 270-487-6401 .

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

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Monroe 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.

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

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Monroe County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Monroe County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Monroe County, KY Church & Bible Records

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