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Pike County, Kentucky

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Pike County was formed on December 19, 1821,from Floyd County, the seventieth county in order of formation, is the easternmost county in Kentucky. The county is separated from West Virginia by the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River, while Pine Mountain forms the border with Virginia. The county seat is PIKEVILLE.

The population of the county was 61,059 in 1970; 81,123 in 1980; and 72,583 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://pikefiscalcourt.com/.

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

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Pike 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.

Pike County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1822 and Land Records from 1820 and is located at PO Box 631, Pikeville, KY 41501-0631; Phone: (606) 432-6211, FAX: (606) 432-6222 .

Pike County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1839 and Court Records from 1822 and is located at Courthouse, 172 Division Street, Suite 336, Pikeville, Ky, 41502; Phone: 606-433-7557 .

Pike County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 146 Main Street Suite 303, Pikeville, KY 41501; Office: 606-432-6201.

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

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Pike 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.

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

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Pike County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

1830 Pike County, KY Census Records

1840 Pike County, KY Census Records

1850 Pike County, KY Census Records

1860 Pike County, KY Census Records

1870 Pike County, KY Census Records

1880 Pike County, KY Census Records

1890 Pike County, KY Census Records

1900 Pike County, KY Census Records

1910 Pike County, KY Census Records

1920 Pike County, KY Census Records

1930 Pike County, KY Census Records

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Pike County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Pike County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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