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Rockcastle County, Kentucky

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Rockcastle County was formed in 1810 from portions of Pulaski, Lincoln, Knox and Madison counties. The fifty-second county established in Kentucky, it has an area of 318 square miles. The county shares the name of the Rockcastle River, named by explorer Isaac Lindsey in 1767 for the towering rock formations along the stream, which resemble castles. The eastern portion of the county went into the formation of Laurel County in 1825, making the river a boundary. Legislative action in 1972 included the Rockcastle in the Wild Rivers System of Kentucky. Other waterways include the Dix River and Boone's Fork. The county seat is MT. VERNON.

The population of the county was 12,305 in 1970; 13,973 in 1980; and 14,803 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.rockcastlecountyky.com/.

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

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Rockcastle 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. A fire destroyed most early records in 1871.

Rockcastle County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1852 and Land Records from 1865 and is located at 205 East Main Street #6, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456-2211; Phone: (606) 256-2831, FAX: (606) 256-4302 .

Rockcastle County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1855 and Court Records from 1873 and is located at Courthouse Annex, 205 E. Main St., Room 102, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456; Phone: 606-256-2581 .

Rockcastle County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 205 E Main Street, PO Box 977, Mt Vernon, KY 40456; Office: 606-256-4194.

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

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Rockcastle County, KY Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

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Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Rockcastle county clerk. Records of Rockcastle County Divorce proceedings are available from the Rockcastle County clerk of the circuit court.

Rockcastle County Health Department, P. O. Box 840, Mt. Vernon, KY 40456; 606-256-2242

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 Rockcastle County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Rockcastle County Vital Records.

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Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Rockcastle County, Kentucky are 1810, 1820, 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 Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Rockcastle County Census Records.

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

1810 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1820 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1830 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1840 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

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1870 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

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1890 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1900 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1910 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1920 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

1930 Rockcastle County, KY Census Records

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Rockcastle County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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Rockcastle County, KY Church & Bible Records

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