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Ohio County, Kentucky

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Ohio County, the thirty-fifth county in order of formation, is in the Western Coal Field region of Kentucky. The county was established from part of Hardin County on December 17, 1798, and was named for the Ohio River, which formed its northern boundary until Daviess County (1815) and Hancock County (1829) were created from it. HARTFORD is the county seat.

The population of the rural county was 18,790 in 1970; 21,765 in 1980; and 21,105 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.ohiocounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Ohio 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.

Ohio County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1808 and Land Records from 1799 and is located at PO Box 85, Hartford, KY 42347-0085; Phone: (270) 298-4422, FAX: (270) 298-4425 .

Ohio County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1801 and Court Records from 1803 and is located at P.O Box 67, 130 E. Washington St., Hartford, KY 42347; Phone: (270) 298-3671, FAX: (270) 298-9565 .

Ohio County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 187, Hartford, KY 42347; Office: 270-298-4433.

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

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Ohio 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.

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

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Ohio County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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Ohio County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Ohio County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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