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Morgan County, Kentucky

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Morgan County, the seventy-third in order of formation, is located in east-central Kentucky. It was created from Floyd and Bath counties in 1822, and during 1843-69 parts of Morgan County were used to form six of the surrounding counties. The county was named for Gen. Daniel Morgan, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, and WEST LIBERTY was established as the county seat in 1824.

The population of the rural county was 10,019 in 1970; 12,103 in 1980; and 11,648 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.morgancounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Morgan 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.

Morgan County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1823 and Land Records from 1823 and is located at PO Box 26, West Liberty, KY 41472-0026; Phone: (606) 743-3949, FAX: (606) 743-2111 .

Morgan County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1866 and Court Records from 1823 and is located at Courthouse, 518 Main St. , West Liberty, KY; Phone Number(s): Office (606)743-3763, Fax (606)743-2633 .

Morgan County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 57, West Liberty, KY 41472; Office: 606-743-3349.

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

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Morgan 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.

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

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Morgan County, KY Census Records

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

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

1830 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1840 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1850 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1860 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1870 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1880 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1890 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1900 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1910 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1920 Morgan County, KY Census Records

1930 Morgan County, KY Census Records

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Morgan County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Morgan County, KY Church & Bible Records

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