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Nicholas County, Kentucky

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Nicholas County, the forty-second county in order of formation, is located in north-central Kentucky in the Outer Bluegrass region. The county was formed in 1799 from Bourbon and Mason counties and was named for Col. George Nicholas of Fayette County, a Revolutionary War veteran and a popular lawyer in-early Kentucky. CARLISLE has been the county seat since 1816. Robertson County, the smallest county in the state, was formed from Nicholas County in 1867.

The population of the rural county was 6,508 in 1970; 7,157 in 1980; and 6,725 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.nicholascounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Nicholas 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.

Nicholas County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1800 and Land Records from 1800 and is located at PO Box 227, Carlisle, KY 40311-0227; Phone: (859), 289-3730, FAX: (859) 289-3709 .

Nicholas County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1800 and Court Records from 1800 and is located at Courthouse, 125 Main Street, Carlisle, KY 40311; Phone: 859-289-2336, [EMAIL] .

Nicholas County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Main Street, PO Box 2, Carlisle, KY 40311; Office: 859-289-3735.

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

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Nicholas 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.

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

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Nicholas County, KY Census Records

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

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

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Nicholas County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Nicholas County, KY Church & Bible Records

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