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Nelson County, Kentucky

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The fourth county in order of formation, Nelson County was created on November 29, 1784, from part of Jefferson County and named for Thomas Nelson, Virginia governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence. BARDSTOWN, the county seat, was settled in 1780 and named for David Baird, one of the original settlers.

Nelson County had a population of 23,477 in 1970; 27,584 in 1980; and 29,710 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.nelsoncountyky.com/.

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

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Nelson County 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.

Nelson County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1785 and Land Records from 1784 and is located at PO Box 312, Bardstown, KY 40004-0312; Phone: (502) 348-1820, FAX: (502) 348-1822, [EMAIL] .

Nelson County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1784 and Court Records from 1785 and is located at Justice Center, 200 Nelson County Plaza, Bardstown, KY. 40004 Phone Numbers: 502-348-3648.

Nelson County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 113 E Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004; Office: 502-348-1810.

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

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Nelson 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.

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

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Nelson County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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1930 Nelson County, KY Census Records

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Nelson County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Nelson County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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