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Powell County, Kentucky

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The 101st county in order of formation, Powell County is located in eastern Kentucky. The county was formed on January 7, 1852, out of portions of Clark, Estill and Montgomery counties. It was named in honor of Gov. Lazarus Whitehead Powell (1851-55). STANTON is the county seat.

The population of Powell County was 7,704 in 1970; 11,101 in 1980; and 11,686 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.powellcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Powell 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.

Powell County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1864 and is located at PO Box 548, Stanton, KY 40380-0548; Phone: (606) 663-6444, FAX: (606) 663-6406 .

Powell County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1864 and Court Records from 1864 and is located at Courthouse, Court Street, Stanton, KY 40380; Phone Numbers: 606-663-4141, 606-663-4142.

Powell County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 277, Stanton, KY 40380; Office: 606-663-4184.

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

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Powell 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.

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

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Powell County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Powell County, Kentucky are 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 Powell 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.

Powell County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at ?.

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

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

1860 Powell County, KY Census Records

1870 Powell County, KY Census Records

1880 Powell County, KY Census Records

1890 Powell County, KY Census Records

1900 Powell County, KY Census Records

1910 Powell County, KY Census Records

1920 Powell County, KY Census Records

1930 Powell County, KY Census Records

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Powell County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Powell County, KY Church & Bible Records

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