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Shelby County, Kentucky

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Shelby County, the twelfth in order of formation, is located in north-central Kentucky. It has an area of 385 square miles. The county was formed from a portion of Jefferson County on June 23, 1792, and was named in honor of Kentucky's first governor, Isaac Shelby (1792-96, 1812-16). The county seat is SHELBYVILLE.

The population of Shelby County was 18,999 in 1970;23,328 in 1980; and 24,824 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.shelbycountykentucky.com/.

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

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Shelby County 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.

Shelby County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1792 and Land Records from 1792 and is located at PO Box 819, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0819; Phone: (502) 633-4410, FAX: (502) 633-7887, [EMAIL] .

Shelby County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1792 and Court Records from 1804 and is located at Courthouse, 501 Main Street, Shelbyville KY 40065; 502/633-1287.

Shelby County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 501 Washington Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065; Office: 502-633-4403.

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

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Shelby 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.

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

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Shelby County, KY Census Records

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

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

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

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Shelby County, KY Cemeteries & Graveyards

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

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

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

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Shelby County, KY Church & Bible Records

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

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