
Robertson County, the 111th county in order of formation, located in northeastern Kentucky. Robertson County was formed August 1, 1867, from portions of Bracken, Nicholas, Harrison and Mason counties and was named in honor of George Robertson, a chief justice of the court of appeals. The county seat is MT. OLIVET.
The population of Robertson County was 2,163 in 1970; 2,265 in 1980; and 2,124 in 1990 The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.robertsoncounty.ky.gov/.
Below is a list of Robertson 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 Robertson County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Robertson County.
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.
Robertson County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1867 and Land Records from 1868 and is located at PO Box 75, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064-0075; Phone: (606) 724-5212, FAX: (606) 724-5022 .
Robertson County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1864 and Court Records from 1867 and is located at PO Box 63, 211 Court Street, Mt. Olivet, KY 41064; Phone Number(s): 606-724-5993.
Robertson County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at PO Box 216, Mt Olivet, KY 41064; Office: 606-724-5213.
Below is a list of online resources Robertson County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Robertson Court Records.
Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Robertson 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 Robertson County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Robertson county clerk. Records of Robertson County Divorce proceedings are available from the Robertson 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 Robertson County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Robertson County Vital Records.
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Robertson County, Kentucky are 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 Robertson 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 Robertson County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Robertson County Census Records.
Below is a list of online resources for Robertson County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Robertson County Census Records.
1870 Robertson County, KY Census Records
1880 Robertson County, KY Census Records
1890 Robertson County, KY Census Records
1900 Robertson County, KY Census Records
1910 Robertson County, KY Census Records
1920 Robertson County, KY Census Records
1930 Robertson County, KY Census Records
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Robertson County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Robertson County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Robertson Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Robertson County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.