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Rowan County, Kentucky

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Rowan County, the 104th county in order of formation, is located in the mountains of northeastern Kentucky. Rowan County was formed from sections of Fleming and Morgan counties on May 1, 1856. The county was named for John ROWAN, who represented Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives (1807-09) and the U.S. Senate (1825-31). The county seat is MOREHEAD, the largest city in the county.

The population of Rowan County was 17,010 in 1970; 19,049 in 1980; and 20,353 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.moreheadrowan.org/.

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

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Rowan 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.

Rowan County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1881 and Land Records from 1880 and is located at 627 East Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351-1390; Phone: (606) 784-5212, FAX: (606) 784-2923 .

Rowan County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1853 and Court Records from 1880 and is located at 626 East Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351 Phone: 606-784-4574, 606-784-4210, FAX: 606-784-1899.

Rowan County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 627 E Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351; Office: 606-784-5512.

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

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Rowan 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.

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

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Rowan County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Rowan 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 Rowan 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.

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

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

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

1860 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1870 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1880 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1890 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1900 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1910 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1920 Rowan County, KY Census Records

1930 Rowan County, KY Census Records

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Rowan County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Rowan County, KY Church & Bible Records

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