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Scott County, Kentucky

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Scott County, the eleventh county in order of formation, was created on June 1, 1792 from Woodford County, and is located in north-central Kentucky. GEORGETOWN, the county seat, is seven miles north of Lexington.

The population of Scott County was 17,948 in 1970; 21,813 in 1980; and 23,867 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.scottky.com/.

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

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Scott 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.

Scott County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1837 and Land Records from 1783 and is located at 101 East Main Street, Georgetown, KY 40324-1794; Phone:(502) 863-7875, FAX: (502) 863-7898.

Scott County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1792 and Court Records from 1792 and is located at Judicial Building, 119 N. Hamilton St., Georgetown, KY 40324-1784; Phone: (502) 863-0474.

Scott County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at Courthouse, Suite 206, 101 E Main Street, Georgetown, KY 40324; Office: 502-863-7885.

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

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Scott 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.

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

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Scott County, KY Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Kentucky

Federal Population Schedules that exist for Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Scott County Census Records.

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

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Scott County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Scott County, KY Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Kentucky

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