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Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

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The thirty-second county in order of formation, Muhlenberg County is located in west-central Kentucky. Muhlenberg County was was formed in 1799 from portions of Christian and Logan counties and was named in honor of Gen. John Peter Muhlenberg, a hero of the Revolutionary War and congressman from Pennsylvania. The county seat is GREENVILLE.

The population of the county was 27,537 in 1970; 32,238 in 1980; and 31,318 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.muhlenbergcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Muhlenberg County County, KY Court, Probate and Tax Records

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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.

Muhlenberg County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1799 and Land Records from 1798 and is located at PO Box 525, Greenville, KY 42345-0525; Phone: (270) 338-1441, FAX: (270) 338-1774, [EMAIL] .

Muhlenberg County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1801 and Court Records from 1799 and is located at Courthouse Annex, 109 E. Main Street, Greenville, KY 42345; Phone Number(s): (270)338-4850.

Muhlenberg County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 109 East Main Cross, PO Box 546, Greenville, KY 42345; Office: 270-338-4664.

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

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Muhlenberg 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.

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

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Muhlenberg County, KY Census Records

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

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

1800 Muhlenberg County, KY Census Records

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1900 Muhlenberg County, KY Census Records

1910 Muhlenberg County, KY Census Records

1920 Muhlenberg County, KY Census Records

1930 Muhlenberg County, KY Census Records

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Muhlenberg County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Muhlenberg County, KY Church & Bible Records

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