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Owsley County, Kentucky

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Owsley County, the ninety-sixth county in order of formation, is located in eastern Kentucky on the Cumberland Plateau. It was created from parts of Clay, Estill and Breathitt counties in 1843 and was named for Gov. William Owsley (1844-48). The county seat is Booneville. The South Fork of the Kentucky River roughly bisects the county, flowing south to north. Despite the rugged terrain, much of the county's acreage is farmland.

The population of the rural mountain county was 5,023 in 1970; 5,709 in 1980; and 5,036 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.owsleycountykentucky.org/.

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

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Owsley 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.

Owsley County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1929 and is located at PO Box 500, Booneville, KY 41314-0500; Phone: (606) 593-5735, FAX: (606) 593-5737 .

Owsley County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1929 and Court Records from 1923 and is located at Courthouse, North Court Street, P O Box 130, Booneville, KY. 41314; Phone: 606 593-6226.

Owsley County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 337, Booneville, KY 41314; Office: 606-593-6265.

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

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Owsley 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.

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

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Owsley County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Owsley County, Kentucky are 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 Owsley 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 Owsley County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Owsley County Census Records.

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

1850 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1860 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1870 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1880 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1890 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1900 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1910 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1920 Owsley County, KY Census Records

1930 Owsley County, KY Census Records

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Owsley County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Owsley County, KY Church & Bible Records

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