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Oldham County, Kentucky

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Oldham County, the seventy-fourth county in order of formation, is located in north-central Kentucky along the Ohio River. Oldham County was created from sections of Henry, Shelby and Jefferson counties on December 15, 1823, and was named for Col. William Oldham of Jefferson County, a Revolutionary War officer and a native of Virginia. Oldham was killed in 1791 while leading a regiment of Kentucky militia against the Indians during the St. Clair campaign on the Wabash River. The seat of Oldham County is LAGRANGE.

The population of Oldham County was 14,687 in 1970; 27,795 in 1980; and 33,263 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.oldhamcounty.net/.

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

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Oldham 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.

Oldham County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1824 and Land Records from 1824 and is located at 100 West Jefferson Street, LaGrange, KY 40031-1189; Phone: (502) 222-0047,

Oldham County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1824 and Court Records from 1824 and is located at Courthouse, 100 West Main St., LaGrange, Ky 40031; Phone: (502) 222-9837, FAX: (502) 222-3047 .

Oldham County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 110 W Jefferson St, LaGrange, KY 40031; Office: 502-222-9320.

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

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Oldham 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.

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

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Oldham County, KY Census Records

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

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

1830 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1840 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1850 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1860 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1870 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1880 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1890 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1900 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1910 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1920 Oldham County, KY Census Records

1930 Oldham County, KY Census Records

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Oldham County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Oldham County, KY Church & Bible Records

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