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Russell County, Kentucky

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The eighty-first county in order of formation, Russell County is located in southcentral Kentucky. Russell County, which has an area of 250 square miles, was formed December 14, 1825, from portions of Cumberland, Adair and Wayne counties. It was named in honor of Col. William Russell, a Revolutionary War officer who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain. The county seat is JAMESTOWN.

The population of Russell County was 10,542 in 1970; 13,708 in 1980; and 14,716 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.russellcounty.ky.gov/.

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

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Russell 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.

Russell County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1826 and Land Records from 1826 and is located at PO Box 579, Jamestown, KY 42629-0579; Phone: (270) 343-2125, FAX: (270) 343-4700 .

Russell County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1826 and Court Records from 1826 and is located at 410 Monument Square Suite 203, Jamestown, Kentucky 42629; Phone: (270)343-2185, FAX: (270)343-5808.

Russell County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 410 Monument Square Suite 106, PO Box 224, Jamestown, KY 42629; Office: 270-343-4395.

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

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Russell 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.

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

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Russell County, KY Census Records

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Federal Population Schedules that exist for Russell 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.

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

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

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

1830 Russell County, KY Census Records

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1880 Russell County, KY Census Records

1890 Russell County, KY Census Records

1900 Russell County, KY Census Records

1910 Russell County, KY Census Records

1920 Russell County, KY Census Records

1930 Russell County, KY Census Records

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Russell County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Russell County, KY Church & Bible Records

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